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Cluely CEO Roy Lee to Reveal Controversial AI Growth Tactics at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Roy Lee, the controversial co-founder and CEO of AI meeting assistant startup Cluely, is bringing his provocative growth strategies to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. The Columbia University dropout, who initially gained notoriety for cheating on Big Tech interviews using AI, has built a business model around courting controversy and social media engagement. Lee will share how he’s leveraged viral marketing to make Cluely one of the most discussed AI startups despite intense competition.

Provocative AI Founder Takes Center Stage

Roy Lee, the co-founder and CEO of AI meeting assistant startup Cluely, will bring his controversial approach to startup growth to the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, according to event announcements. The conference is scheduled for October 27-29 at San Francisco’s Moscone Center West, where Lee is expected to detail how he’s built one of the most talked-about companies in the crowded artificial intelligence space.

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President Trump Vows Military Deployment to San Francisco Citing Executive Authority

President Donald Trump has reiterated plans to deploy National Guard troops to San Francisco, asserting “unquestioned power” under the Insurrection Act. Local officials and data indicate crime rates are declining, challenging the justification for federal intervention.

Trump Asserts Authority for Military Deployment

President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his intention to send troops to San Francisco, claiming during a Fox News interview that he possesses “unquestioned power” to deploy the National Guard. According to reports, Trump stated, “We’re gonna go to San Francisco. The difference is I think they want us in San Francisco,” despite opposition from city leaders. This follows similar controversial deployments to other cities, which have faced legal hurdles and public protests.