Micro-SaaS & AI ProductsSource date: August 8, 2024Last reviewed October 19, 2026

Rezi, an early GPT-3 resume builder, reports $215,000 MRR

Jacob Jacquet started Rezi in 2015 and added GPT-3 in December 2020.

Subject: Rezi (Jacob Jacquet)Subscription AI resume builder

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Case Overview & Background

Jacob Jacquet started Rezi in 2015 as a job-seeking graduate and built it from Seoul. He says about 2.6 million job seekers have used it and it is at $215K MRR, with 15 employees.

How AI Is Used

Rezi says it was the first resume builder to add GPT, using GPT-3 from December 2020, which positioned it well when ChatGPT arrived.

Step-by-Step Process

Step 01Solve your own job search

Built from his own resume success.

Step 02Adopt AI early

Added GPT-3 in 2020.

Step 03Grow content

SEO and social channels.

Customer Acquisition & Distribution

SEO, social platforms and an affiliate program.

Limitations, Risks & Failure Modes

What may not apply to you, and what could go wrong:

  • Self-reported
  • Nine years of work, not a quick win
  • Crowded market

Key Takeaways

  • Early AI adoption can be a moat
  • Long-term focus compounds
  • Resumes remain a big market

Sources

Interview SiteAugust 8, 2024

Starter Story: I Created The Best Resume Builder In The World ($2.5M/Year)

Note: Written founder interview.

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