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In this episode, I am joined by Arvid Kahl, CEO and Founder of Podscan, as we explore a wide range of AI startup ideas and business opportunities
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
04:09 Startup Idea 1: AI Co-Founder
21:07 Startup Idea 2: Silent Refactoring as a Service
37:00 Startup Idea 3: Niche-specific AI-powered content curation
1) AI Co-Founder: Your 24/7 virtual partner with ZERO equity
• Trains on your business data
• Handles marketing, sales, strategy
• Interacts with other AI agents for fresh ideas
• Potential pricing: $50-100/month to start
2-4) AI Co-Founder cont'd:
• Customizable personality (Elon-like? Thiel-like?)
• Reduces co-founder drama
• Ideal for solo founders wearing multiple hats
• Scalable SaaS model with potential for AI-AI interactions
5) Silent Refactoring as a Service: Your code's guardian angel
• Constantly analyzes and improves your codebase
• Runs simulations to test performance
• Suggests optimizations based on future roadmap
• Fully tested, commented code delivered via PRs
6-7) Refactoring Service cont'd:
• Pricing models:
A) Per repository
B) Frequency of experiments
C) Value-based (replacing 3 full-time devs)
• Start at $50-100/month, scale with capabilities
8) Niche-specific AI-powered content curation
• Aggregate data from various sources (podcasts, social, magazines)
• Summarize for specific industries (e.g., medical, equestrian)
• Personalize content format (text, audio, video) per user
• Potential for paid newsletters or SaaS products
9) Content curation tips:
• Choose a niche you're already part of
• Leverage AI for summarization and personalization
• Start with free content, add premium features
• Use as a wedge to build industry-specific SaaS later
10) Key takeaway: AI enables solo founders to tackle bigger problems!
Want more free ideas? I collect the best ideas from the pod and give them to you for free in a database. Most of them cost $0 to start (my fav)
Get access: https://www.gregisenberg.com/30startupideas
LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/
BoringAds — ads agency that will build you profitable ad campaigns http://boringads.com/
BoringMarketing — SEO agency and tools to get your organic customers http://boringmarketing.com/
Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.startupempire.co/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/
FIND ARVID ON SOCIAL
Podscan: https://podscan.fm
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6s-V1Ls4vc_mXEF-4Lz_Q
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
04:09 Startup Idea 1: AI Co-Founder
21:07 Startup Idea 2: Silent Refactoring as a Service
37:00 Startup Idea 3: Niche-specific AI-powered content curation
1) AI Co-Founder: Your 24/7 virtual partner with ZERO equity
• Trains on your business data
• Handles marketing, sales, strategy
• Interacts with other AI agents for fresh ideas
• Potential pricing: $50-100/month to start
2-4) AI Co-Founder cont'd:
• Customizable personality (Elon-like? Thiel-like?)
• Reduces co-founder drama
• Ideal for solo founders wearing multiple hats
• Scalable SaaS model with potential for AI-AI interactions
5) Silent Refactoring as a Service: Your code's guardian angel
• Constantly analyzes and improves your codebase
• Runs simulations to test performance
• Suggests optimizations based on future roadmap
• Fully tested, commented code delivered via PRs
6-7) Refactoring Service cont'd:
• Pricing models:
A) Per repository
B) Frequency of experiments
C) Value-based (replacing 3 full-time devs)
• Start at $50-100/month, scale with capabilities
8) Niche-specific AI-powered content curation
• Aggregate data from various sources (podcasts, social, magazines)
• Summarize for specific industries (e.g., medical, equestrian)
• Personalize content format (text, audio, video) per user
• Potential for paid newsletters or SaaS products
9) Content curation tips:
• Choose a niche you're already part of
• Leverage AI for summarization and personalization
• Start with free content, add premium features
• Use as a wedge to build industry-specific SaaS later
10) Key takeaway: AI enables solo founders to tackle bigger problems!
Want more free ideas? I collect the best ideas from the pod and give them to you for free in a database. Most of them cost $0 to start (my fav)
Get access: https://www.gregisenberg.com/30startupideas
LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/
BoringAds — ads agency that will build you profitable ad campaigns http://boringads.com/
BoringMarketing — SEO agency and tools to get your organic customers http://boringmarketing.com/
Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.startupempire.co/
FIND ME ON SOCIAL
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg
Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/
FIND ARVID ON SOCIAL
Podscan: https://podscan.fm
X/Twitter: https://x.com/arvidkahl
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6s-V1Ls4vc_mXEF-4Lz_Q
Creators & Guests
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