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Join us for an engaging conversation with Cody Schneider, Co-Founder and CEO of Swell AI, as we explore a wide range of AI startup ideas and business opportunities
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:46 Startup Idea 1: AI-Generated UGC Ads
16:10 Startup Idea 2: AI Infographic Generator
21:14 Startup Idea 3: AI Journaling App
30:10 Startup Idea 4: Novel DTC products
36:39 Startup Idea 5: Creator Business Model 2.0
44:13 Startup Idea 6: AI Receptionist
1) AI-Generated UGC Ads
• Use AI avatars + scripts to create UGC-style ads at scale
• Test 100s of variations quickly and cheaply
• Use for paid ads AND organic social content
• Huge arbitrage opportunity right now
How to distribute:
• Run as Facebook ads to conversion event
• Post across multiple burner accounts on TikTok/Reels
2) AI Infographic Generator
• 9,000 searches/month for "AI infographic generator"
• Turn blog posts into visually appealing infographics
• Save time and money for businesses
Distribution:
• SEO - exact match domain already acquired
• B2B sales - infographics proven to increase engagement
3) AI Journaling App
• 8,100 searches/month, trending up fast
• Voice recording + transcription + AI insights
• Daily habit tracking + ability to query past entries
Growth strategy:
• Partner with journaling YouTubers (200+ videos, affiliate commissions)
• TikTok/Instagram influencer sponsorships
4) Creator Business Model 2.0
• Short-form content → Lead magnet → Email list → Long-form YouTube
• Monetize through ads, sponsorships, and newsletter
• Scale to multiple channels/niches
Pro tip: Use community to ideate products for your audience
5/ AI Receptionist
• Huge demand, especially for specific industries (dentists, etc.)
• Answers FAQs, schedules appointments, integrates with CRMs
• Outperforms human receptionists in many cases
Target market: Local businesses struggling to hire front desk staff
6) Novel DTC products
• Create daily-use products with novel formats (e.g., toothpaste cubes)
• Focus on "clean living" trends
• Design for TikTok virality
Key: Make it a consumable for repeat purchases
7) AI-powered outbound calls
• Use APIs like VAPI for managing calls
• Applications: Lead qualification, debt collection, appointment reminders
• Massive efficiency gains for businesses
Tip: Don't reinvent the wheel - find existing categories and remix with AI
Remember: Don't try to be too creative. Find validated markets and apply new tech to solve old problems better, faster, cheaper.
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
Work with me and my team: LCA — world’s best product design firm to build apps, websites and brands people love. 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
Stop Building Websites That Look Good But Don’t Sell: https://www.designscientist.com/design-store?b=https://www.designscientist.com/
FIND ME ON SOCIAL
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg
Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/
FIND CODY ON SOCIAL
Cody’s startup: https://www.swellai.com/
X/Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/5fjdn8d7
LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/28e89f5r
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:46 Startup Idea 1: AI-Generated UGC Ads
16:10 Startup Idea 2: AI Infographic Generator
21:14 Startup Idea 3: AI Journaling App
30:10 Startup Idea 4: Novel DTC products
36:39 Startup Idea 5: Creator Business Model 2.0
44:13 Startup Idea 6: AI Receptionist
1) AI-Generated UGC Ads
• Use AI avatars + scripts to create UGC-style ads at scale
• Test 100s of variations quickly and cheaply
• Use for paid ads AND organic social content
• Huge arbitrage opportunity right now
How to distribute:
• Run as Facebook ads to conversion event
• Post across multiple burner accounts on TikTok/Reels
2) AI Infographic Generator
• 9,000 searches/month for "AI infographic generator"
• Turn blog posts into visually appealing infographics
• Save time and money for businesses
Distribution:
• SEO - exact match domain already acquired
• B2B sales - infographics proven to increase engagement
3) AI Journaling App
• 8,100 searches/month, trending up fast
• Voice recording + transcription + AI insights
• Daily habit tracking + ability to query past entries
Growth strategy:
• Partner with journaling YouTubers (200+ videos, affiliate commissions)
• TikTok/Instagram influencer sponsorships
4) Creator Business Model 2.0
• Short-form content → Lead magnet → Email list → Long-form YouTube
• Monetize through ads, sponsorships, and newsletter
• Scale to multiple channels/niches
Pro tip: Use community to ideate products for your audience
5/ AI Receptionist
• Huge demand, especially for specific industries (dentists, etc.)
• Answers FAQs, schedules appointments, integrates with CRMs
• Outperforms human receptionists in many cases
Target market: Local businesses struggling to hire front desk staff
6) Novel DTC products
• Create daily-use products with novel formats (e.g., toothpaste cubes)
• Focus on "clean living" trends
• Design for TikTok virality
Key: Make it a consumable for repeat purchases
7) AI-powered outbound calls
• Use APIs like VAPI for managing calls
• Applications: Lead qualification, debt collection, appointment reminders
• Massive efficiency gains for businesses
Tip: Don't reinvent the wheel - find existing categories and remix with AI
Remember: Don't try to be too creative. Find validated markets and apply new tech to solve old problems better, faster, cheaper.
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
Work with me and my team: LCA — world’s best product design firm to build apps, websites and brands people love. 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
Stop Building Websites That Look Good But Don’t Sell: https://www.designscientist.com/design-store?b=https://www.designscientist.com/
FIND ME ON SOCIAL
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg
Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/
FIND CODY ON SOCIAL
Cody’s startup: https://www.swellai.com/
X/Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/5fjdn8d7
LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/28e89f5r
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What is The Startup Ideas Podcast?
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For more startup ideas, we created a database of 30+ startup ideas you can take at https://gregisenberg.com/30startupideas