The Startup Ideas Podcast

Join us for an engaging conversation with Jesse Pujji, Founder and CEO of Gateway X, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities

1) Hedge Fund Information Business 

• Sell insights to hedge funds for $100-200k/year
• Use reverse auction: only 20 clients get access
• Potential $10M+ EBITDA business

2) Verticalized Expert Networks 

• Focus on specific industries (e.g., marketing, IT, healthcare)
• Connect experts with businesses needing insights
• Target both Wall Street and industry professionals
• Differentiate through specialization
• Example: Marketing-centric expert network
• Potential $10M+ EBITDA business

3) Demographic-Specific Supplements 

• Create multivitamins for specific ethnic groups
• Target $100/month price point
• Potential 9-figure business with 100k subscribers

4) AI-Generated Kids' Music on Spotify 

• Use AI to create catchy, simple songs for kids
• Mimic successful artists like Parry Gripp
• Create multiple "ghost" Spotify channels
• Potential for passive income stream
• Potential $1M+  business

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Episode Timestamps: 
0:00 Intro
02:56 Startup Idea 1: Hedge Fund Information Business
06:47 Startup Idea 2: Verticalized Expert Networks
11:54 Jesse’s framework for finding and launching businesses
24:36 Startup Idea 3: Demographic-Specific Supplements
41:36 Startup Idea 4: AI-Generated Kids' Music on Spotify

Creators & Guests

Host
GREG ISENBERG
I build internet communities and products for them. CEO: @latecheckoutplz, we're behind companies like @youneedarobot @boringmarketer @dispatchdesign etc.

What is The Startup Ideas Podcast?

Get your creative juices flowing with The Startup Ideas Podcast. Published twice a week, we bring you free startup ideas to inspire your next venture. Hosted by Greg Isenberg, CEO of Late Checkout and former advisor to Reddit and TikTok. Subscribe so you don't miss out.

For more startup ideas, we created a database of 30+ startup ideas you can take at https://gregisenberg.com/30startupideas