E43: 'X' formerly known as Twitter, has a new rival in town. Led by Mark Zuckerberg, Threads has taken the world by storm, and while the initial rush has died down a bit, its impressive launch is worth a deeper dive. A platform where conversations feel more personal, intimate, and casual, like catching up with an old friend over coffee. That's exactly what Threads brings to the table.  And believe me, it's a game-changer! On today’s episode, you’ll learn: Distinguishing Features of ThreadsSimilarities and Differences Between Other PlatformsHow to Leverage Threads to Build Deeper ConnectionsMy Own Predictions on the Future of Meta and ThreadsLet's get down to business! *** SPONSOR:  Big thanks to Swell AI for sponsoring this episode. Swell AI is like having a production assistant 24/7. If you're a content creator, do yourself a favor and try Swell AI. *** EXCERPTS: Simplicity and Culture: "The simplicity of Threads help not only attract people from Twitter, but also ease them onto a new platform. The fact that it was incredibly similar in look and feel to Twitter was especially a genius move in my opinion." — Yong-Soo Chung  (13:45) The Next Big Social Media Platform: "So, if you're looking for a social media platform that offers simplicity and a chill vibe, Threads may just be the next big thing. Embrace this new space, rewrite your content with reduced bragging and increased authenticity, and watch your engagement soar. Let's leave behind the negativity and focus on the good bits as creators and founders. Threads is here to revolutionize the way we connect and communicate. Don't miss out on being a part of this exciting journey." — Yong-Soo Chung  (14:06) ***  TOPICS: - Emphasizing the Importance of Building on Existing Successful Platforms - Culture and Authenticity on Threads - How to Focus on Authenticity and Openness on Threads - Growth Strategies and Building an Audience on Threads - Using Threads to Drive Traffic to Other Platforms - Leveraging Popular Creators' Audiences JOIN: First Class Founders Premium Membership *** FOLLOW / REVIEW: - Follow - Leave 5-star review *** CONNECT W/ YONG-SOO: - X - Threads - LinkedIn - Newsletter *** First Class Founders is a show for indie hackers, bootstrapped founders, CEOs, solopreneurs, content creators, startup entrepreneurs, and SaaS startups covering topics like build in public, audience growth, product marketing, scaling up, side hustles, holding company, and more. Past guests include Arvid Kahl, Tyler Denk, Clint Murphy, Andrew Warner, Chenell Basilio, Matt McGarry, Nick Huber, Khe Hy, and more. Additional episodes you might like: Future of Newsletters with Tyler Denk, Founder & CEO at Beehiiv From Zero to 100K Subscribers: How to Grow Your Newsletter like a Pro with Newsletter Growth Expert Matt McGarry Secret Recipe for a Successful Content Creator: 7 Key Lessons with Clint Murphy...