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fal role-play cheat sheet
For the mock cold call at the end of most SDR interviews.
What they sell, in one line
A platform and API that lets developers run AI image, video and audio models quickly without managing servers.
Who you'd be calling
Developers, CTOs, Heads of AI/Engineering, and product leads at app startups and enterprises building with AI-generated media
Your opener
“Hi [Name], thanks for your interest in fal. I'm [You] and I'm just following up. Do you have a minute to tell me what you're hoping to build with generative media?”
Problems you solve for them
- Running image and video AI models is slow and expensive to set up
- Traffic spikes can crash a self-hosted AI setup
- Teams want to ship generative features without hiring infrastructure experts
Discovery questions to ask
- What are you building, and where does AI-generated media fit in?
- How are you running these models today: in-house, or through another provider?
- What happens to speed and cost when usage grows 10x?
Objections they'll throw at you
“I'm busy right now.”
→ No problem. You reached out, so I'll keep it short. When is a better 15 minutes this week to talk through what you need?
“Not interested.”
→ Fair enough. Can I ask what changed since you looked at us? Maybe it's timing, and I can check back later.
“We already use something else.”
→ That's common. Most teams compare a few options. What's working well with it, and what do you wish was faster or cheaper?
“Just send me an email.”
→ Sure thing. What do you most want in it: pricing, supported models, or speed numbers? I'll send that and follow up in a couple of days.
Competitors worth knowing
Replicate, Together AI
Interview tips for this company
- This is an inbound role, so practice being curious, not pushy. Your job is to find out what the lead is building and whether it's a real fit.
- Learn basic terms like inference, API, and generative media (images, video, audio). Be able to explain each in plain words.
Written from public information about fal to help you practice. Ask an insider what their role play looked like; it's the best prep there is.