{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"AI Automation Podcast","title":"From Idea to SaaS in 10 Days Using AI – Fast-Building, Validation, and Scaling Smart","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1995,"description":"In this episode, Sean Weisbrot — entrepreneur, global traveler, and host of the We Live to Build podcast — shares how he used AI to go from idea to post-MVP SaaS product in under two weeks.Sean dives into his entrepreneurial journey, from his early years in China to building a multimillion-dollar blockchain consultancy, then launching (and losing) a tech startup. Now, he’s back with a new venture: an AI-powered expense management platform built almost entirely using Lovable and ChatGPT.We unpack how he validated the idea, rapidly built and iterated on the product, and scoped a roadmap that includes QuickBooks integration, subscription management, and AI-driven vendor negotiations. Sean also reveals his go-to-market strategy—built around his podcast guest network of 7- and 8-figure business owners—and his philosophy on pricing and scaling in a SaaS world reshaped by AI.Timestamps: 00:00 – Using ChatGPT to shape a go-to-market strategy 01:00 – Sean's journey from China to blockchain to AI 02:30 – Lessons from a $15M consulting business 04:00 – How the podcast became a product research engine 05:40 – Validating a SaaS idea with 7-figure founders 07:00 – Why time and cost-saving are today’s real value drivers 09:00 – Building an AI-powered expense management tool in 10 days 12:00 – Real-time walkthrough of the product 17:00 – Budget tracking, need-based categorization, and action plans 20:00 – QuickBooks integration and AI-assisted development 24:00 – Go-to-market via podcast relationships 26:00 – Pricing strategy and future feature tiers 28:00 – AI’s role in evolving SaaS and future vendor managementKey Points:Rapid SaaS development: Sean built a working expense management platform in ~10 days using AI tools like Lovable and ChatGPT.Deep validation: His podcast interviews with high-revenue founders doubled as user research and lead generation.Unique positioning: Aimed at bootstrapped businesses doing $5M–$30M/year—not venture-backed startups.AI-first roadmap:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/DDvvxjWLsuWqW9JXnM0IUN5Z6eNVvsI4mGkYSos1jrM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jNjFm/MGNlOTcwZWE5N2U2/NjhlNjkzYmNkYzg0/ZDNiYy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}