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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
For more startup ideas, we created a database of 30+ startup ideas you can take at https://gregisenberg.com/30startupideas
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On this episode I sit down with Rob Hoffman, who runs a portfolio of profitable SaaS businesses (Contact, Mentions, Kleo). Rob breaks down six proven customer acquisition playbooks using real examples doing between ~$20K and $300K MRR. The episode walks through concrete strategies like waitlist launches, trend-jacking, language arbitrage, AI search, signal-search, and high-ticket ads. You will learn how to go beyond “vibe coding” and use structured marketing systems to get their first customers, raise prices, and scale more predictably.
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
04:16 – 1) Waitlist Strategy: Kleo & Mentions Case Study
19:45 – 2) Wave Surfer Strategy: TrustMRR Case Study
27:54 –3) Language Arbitrage Strategy: Teachizy Case Study
33:53 – 4) AI Search Strategy: Tally Case Study
40:30 – 5) Signal Search Strategy: LocalRank Case Study
50:04 – 6) High Ticket Ad Strategy: MailScale Case Study
Key Points
Most indie builders can ship products but struggle to get customers; Rob packages his experience into six repeatable acquisition playbooks.
The Waitlist Strategy pairs “edgy sales” content with email nurturing, scarcity, and beta cohorts to quickly reach tens of thousands in MRR.
Riding an existing wave (like fake-MRR discourse on X) plus product-led virality can generate huge attention, which is better monetized with ads than subscriptions.
Language and geo arbitrage—cloning a winning SaaS into another language/market—combined with non-English SEO is “marketing on easy mode.”
AI search (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude) is an overpowered channel right now; deep “alternatives/versus/best of” pages are heavily cited and convert far better than Google traffic.
Feature-first launches, faceless accounts, and enterprise plans let products like LocalRank and MailScale stack MRR with small audiences, YouTube demos, and high-ticket sales.
The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com
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/
The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: thevibemarketer.com
Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit
Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire
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On this episode, I breakdown eight little-known mobile apps that each generate around $50,000+ per month and explain why they work. I walk through specific examples—from AI video generators and Bible note-takers to vinyl pricing tools and AI English tutors—then explain the common patterns behind their success. The second half of the episode is devoted to six clear frameworks for spotting high-potential niches and designing simple, sticky mobile apps around them. I end the episode with a batch of extra startup ideas built on high-intent inputs like photos, videos, and scans so listeners can “vibe code” their own profitable apps in 2026.
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
02:02 – App 1: Flashloop: AI Video Generator for Viral Character Clips
03:26 – App 2: Bible Note-Taker & Prayer Recorder for Churchgoers
06:35 – App 3: AI Home Decor Interior Design App and Visualization Pain
08:48 – App 4: Moji Lab: Emoji/Sticker Packs and Expression as a Business
11:43 – App 5: Vinyl Snap: Scanning Vinyl Records for Accurate Pricing
13:51 – App 6: Genora AI: Bundling Multiple LLMs into One Assistant
16:45 – App 7: Logo Maker: AI Generated Logos
18:57 – App 8: Menu Fit: Healthy Eating Recommendations at Any Restaurant
20:44 – App 9: LangLearn: Personal AI English Tutor and Duolingo Comparison
22:37 – App 10: Zozo Fit 3D Body Scanner: Tracking Body Change, Not the Scale
25:04 – The “ 50K MRR App Framework”
31:30 – Bonus Startup Ideas
Key Points
Profitable mobile apps often do one high-intent, recurring job for a specific identity-based group, then charge a subscription around that behavior.
Many breakout apps turn photos, videos, or scans (high-signal inputs) into premium insights like valuations, design plans, or tailored recommendations.
Simple, one-screen interfaces with clear before/after transformations make these AI-powered tools feel approachable and addictive to use.
The “50K MRR App Framework” combines spending power, repeating problems, visual inputs, accuracy needs, and bad existing tools to guide idea selection.
New app ideas can be generated by pairing these frameworks with underserved niches like golf swings, pet health, used cars, or RV layouts.
Numbered Section Summaries
Why Mobile Apps Are Printing Money in 2026 The host opens by arguing that now is an incredible time to build mobile apps, pointing to new apps that have appeared “out of nowhere” and reached $50K+ per month. He cites a tweet listing 10 such apps launched in the last 180 days and sets the goal of reverse engineering what makes them work so listeners can apply the patterns to their own ideas.
The 50K MRR App Framework The “50K MRR App Framework”: find a group that (1) spends money, (2) has a repeating problem, (3) uses photos/videos as inputs, (4) cares deeply about accuracy, and (5) suffers from bad existing tools. He walks through how vinyl collectors fit every criterion and stresses that while the framework is simple, execution still requires great UX, clean UI, and the right niche. The goal is to make idea selection easier by checking all five boxes before committing to an app.
Six Supporting Frameworks for Designing Hit Apps I expands into six additional frameworks: start with a “nerve” (identity, urgency, stakes, repetition); solve one job that always must be done; build around a single high-intent input (photo, address, object); use AI to unlock a premium insight (price, diagnosis, summary, design plan); wrap it in a simple, desirable interface (one screen, one button, one transformation); and create a recurring behavior loop that pulls users back daily or weekly. He summarizes these in a conceptual pipeline: high-intent input → AI premium insight → simple interface → recurring loop → $50K MRR.
The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com
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/
The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: thevibemarketer.com
Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit
Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire
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On this episode I sit down with indie app builder and designer Chris ****Raroque to walk through his real AI coding workflow. Chris explains how he ships a portfolio of productivity apps doing thousands in MRR by pairing Claude Code and Cursor instead of picking just one tool. He live-demos “vibe coding” an iOS animation, then compares how Claude Code and Cursor’s plan mode tackle the same task. The episode closes with concrete tips on plan mode, MCP servers, AI code review, dictation, and deep research so solo devs can build bigger apps than they could alone.
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
03:04 – Which Tools & Models to Use
09:16 – Thoughts on the Vibe Coding Mobile App Landscape
11:14 – Live demo: prompting Claude Code to build an iOS “AI searching” animation
18:07 – Live demo: prompting Cursor with same task
21:02 – Chris’s Best Tips for Vibe Coders
Key Points
You don’t have to pick one IDE copilot: Chris actively switches between Claude Code and Cursor because they have different strengths.
For very complex bug-hunting, he prefers Cursor with plan mode; for big-picture app architecture, he leans on Claude Code with Opus.
Non-developers should start on higher-level “vibe coding” platforms like Create Anything for mobile apps before graduating to Claude/Cursor.
Plan mode plus detailed, spoken prompts dramatically improves code quality, especially for UI and animation work.
MCP servers and AI code review bots let solo developers safely set up infra, enforce security, and catch bugs they’d otherwise miss.
Claude’s deep research is a powerful way to choose the right patterns and libraries before handing implementation back to Claude Code or Cursor.
The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com
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/
The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: thevibemarketer.com
Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit
Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire
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Join me as I sit down with Jonathan Courtney to host the second annual “Sippy Awards,” the most prestigious award show in tech for the products, games, and tools that shaped 2025. We crown our most-hyped products for 2026, favorite games of the year, best productivity tools, and best products under $100. We also dive into analog tools like Traveler’s Notebook, hi-fi systems, Japanese porcelain, and simple clothing uniforms as ways to make everyday life better and de-fragment your brain.
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
03:23 – Most Hyped Product of 2026
14:43 – Game of the Year 2025
19:49 – The Way to Innovate
25:41 – Premium Domains
29:56 – Best Productivity Product
42:02 – Favorite Product of 2025
54:10 – Best products under $100.
Key Points
The Sippy Awards are a playful but serious way for Greg and Jonathan to highlight the products and games that genuinely improved their lives in 2025.
They argue that cult classics (Wind Waker, Pinkerton, Kid A, Breath of the Wild, Elden Ring) come from creators who put the audience last and follow their own taste, even at the risk of initial backlash.
Distinctive visual identities and premium dot-com domains are framed as both trust builders for users and commitment devices for founders.
Their favorite productivity and lifestyle tools—ChatGPT, Things, Endel, Traveler’s Notebook, YouTube Premium, Japanese porcelain—show how small, well-crafted tools reshape daily workflows and rituals.
Analog practices (morning pages, notebooks, hi-fi listening) and simple clothing uniforms are presented as ways to de-fragment your brain, reduce decision fatigue, and focus on what matters.
The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com
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/
The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: thevibemarketer.com
Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit
Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire
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Unscheduled CEO Podcast: https://www.unscheduledceo.com/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-courtney-4510644b/
I sat down with James, the Boring Marketer, to stress-test Claude 4.5 Opus against Gemini 3 Pro for real-world coding and design work. Together we live-build and compare landing pages and clickable prototypes for an “EstateClear” probate-family dashboard, then zoom out into conversion copywriting frameworks, “elevated direct response” brand voice, and ad creative workflows. The episode is a practical walkthrough of how non-technical builders can go from idea → landing page → prototype → ads using modern AI tools without vibe-coded, low-converting sites.
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
02:00 – Startup Idea: EstateClear
03:17 – Claude Opus 4.5
04:47 – Gemini 3.0 Pro
09:02 – Reviewing Opus’ landing page
11:16 – Reviewing Gemini’s version
12:17 – Comparing the two
17:29 – Reprompting Opus 4.5 and Gemini
19:02 – Google’s vertically integrated stack (AI Studio, Anti-Gravity, TPUs, Workspace)
21:50 – Nano Banana Pro and ad creative experiments
27:35 – Opus 4.5 builds a clickable EstateClear prototype
31:38 – Gemini’s prototype and comparing product depth
36:40 – Anti-Gravity + Nano Banana workflow for mockups and code
44:41 – Claude Skills Workflow and Best Practices
56:41 – Final Thoughts
Key Points
Claude 4.5 Opus can act like a senior engineer for non-technical builders when paired with a tight skill and tools setup.
Conversion wins come more from “elevated direct response” copy and clear page architecture than from fancy visuals alone.
Claude’s front-end design skill meaningfully reduces “AI-looking” gradients and vibe-coded layouts, producing cleaner, production-grade UIs.
Live tests show Opus 4.5 generates more refined layouts and deeper product thinking, while Gemini often injects clever AI product features.
Google’s integration of Anti-Gravity, Nano Banana, and AI Studio points to a powerful end-to-end environment for shipping and promoting products.
The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com
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/
The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: thevibemarketer.com
Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit
Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadickerson/
On this episode I sit down with indie app builder and designer Chris Raroque to break down how solo developers can make apps that truly stand out in a world of “vibe-coded” clones. Chris walks through concrete examples from his own products, Ellie (planning), Luna (budgeting), and Amy (calorie tracking), showing how small details in animations, interactions, and haptics dramatically change how an app feels. We dig into mascots and illustrations, iconography and typography, widgets and Apple Watch apps, and the design resources Chris studies to sharpen his eye. The episode is a practical blueprint for turning AI-assisted prototypes into polished, premium-feeling apps that users remember and keep coming back to.
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
03:54 – Animation and Interactions
20:50 – Illustrations and Mascots
33:57 – Iconography and Typography
37:28 – Widgets
43:04 – Design Inspiration Resources
Key Points
In a world where anyone can ship an AI-generated app in 24 hours, polish and interaction design are the real differentiators.
Thoughtful animations, micro-interactions, and haptics can be the difference between a tweet that flops and one that goes viral.
Mascots and custom illustrations give apps a recognizable personality and can transform empty states and onboarding into memorable moments.
Consistent iconography and basic typography choices have outsized impact on perceived quality, yet are often overlooked by “vibe-coded” apps.
Home screen, lock screen, and watch widgets act as retention engines by giving apps constant real estate in users’ daily flows.
Continuously studying well-designed apps and curated UI libraries sharpens design taste and makes it easier to brief AI tools effectively.
The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com
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/
The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: thevibemarketer.com
Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit
Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire
FIND ME ON SOCIAL
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Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris.raroque/
On today’s episode I stress-test Gemini 3.0 in Google AI Studio to see how good it really is as a designer, not just a code generator. Across the episode, I ask Gemini to redesign my personal website in a Windows XP–inspired style, build a restaurant analytics SaaS dashboard, and create a workout mobile app inspired by the “Brain Rot” app. Along the way, I experiment with prompts, visual annotations, and reference images to see how well Gemini takes feedback. By the end, he’s rating each build.
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
00:54 – Personal Website
15:48 – SaaS
21:52 – Mobile App
26:35 – AntiGravity
27:17 – Final rating and takeaways
Key Points
Gemini 3.0 can now generate full, styled web and mobile UIs (not just “purple Tailwind vibe-coded” layouts) when given strong prompts and references. greg-take-02
A Windows XP–themed personal site, built from a screenshot and a short prompt, impresses Greg enough that he considers redoing his actual homepage. greg-take-02
Visual annotation inside Google AI Studio (drawing on the canvas and commenting) is a powerful way to refine icons, backgrounds, and layout without “speaking designer.” greg-take-02
A restaurant analytics SaaS dashboard (“Chef OS”) shows how combining Dribbble shots + Teenage Engineering hardware as references pushes Gemini toward more tactile, “real button” UI. greg-take-02
The “Gains” workout app, modeled on the Brain Rot app, demonstrates that AI can remix an existing product pattern into a new behavior-change app with streaks, goals, and a reactive mascot. greg-take-02
Greg’s big takeaway: good ideas + taste + references + Gemini 3.0 let non-designers ship highly differentiated experiences, raising their odds of standing out. greg-take-02
The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com
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/
The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: thevibemarketer.com
Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit
Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/
Get a private, on-screen walkthrough of Google’s new Gemini 3.0 with Logan Kilpatrick. We vibe-code full apps, games, and product UIs in real time. You’ll see how to go from raw idea to working product in a single prompt, then iterate visually with design, features, and AI workflows. They turn an IdeaBrowser concept into a live talent-matching platform, screenshot-clone the IdeaBrowser UI, wire up a “generate tomorrow’s idea” feature grounded in Google Search, and even add co-founder matching on top. If you’re building with AI or still on the fence, this episode shows what’s now possible with Gemini 3.0 Pro in AI Studio.
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
01:00 – What Gemini 3 is and where it lives (Gemini app, AI Studio, API)
03:03 – Vibe Coding 3D games
09:27 – Vibe Coding an idea from IdeaBrowser
25:02 – Screenshot-cloning the IdeaBrowser UI and regenerating it in Gemini
Key Points
Gemini 3.0 Pro in AI Studio lets you “vibe code” full apps—UI, logic, and AI features—from natural-language prompts, then iteratively refine them.
Games and complex simulations are a stress-test and showcase for the model’s capabilities, not just toys.
You can paste an entire business idea (like IdeaBrowser’s generational talent-matching concept) into AI Studio and get a working, multi-screen product with AI-powered workflows.
Gemini 3.0 Pro is free to use inside AI Studio up to generous limits, and the API is priced at $2 per million input tokens and $12 per million output tokens under 200K input tokens.
Screenshot-driven UI cloning plus “add five more features” prompts are powerful loops for product and UX ideation.
You can layer social features like co-founder matching directly on top of idea-discovery products with only a few additional prompts.
The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com
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/
Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com
The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com
Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit
Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LoganKilpatrickYT
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/logankilpatrick/
Master Your Cashflow (Templates Included): https://startup-ideas-pod.link/money-map
On this episode, I share my simple financial operating system that helps me run my business. I share actual workflows that have saved one of my portfolio company from an 11-week runway crisis (when they thought they had 8 months), and the templates behind his 13-week cash tracker, Bear/Base/Bull decision framework, and one-page board report. This is a rare look inside the tactics I use to think about cash flow, dilution strategy, and building companies that don't run out of runway by accident.
Bank with Brex: https://startup-ideas-pod.link/brex-sip
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: The whiteboard that saved two companies
02:08 – The Financial Rhythm: Daily, weekly, monthly cadence
03:23 – Rule 1: The 13-Week Cash Flow System
06:10 – Rule 2: Cash vs. Accrual
08:14 – Rule 3: Extend Runway
12:13 – Rule 4: Be Exit Ready
15:06 – Rule 5: Cards and Credit
18:01 – Rule 6: Track 5 Weekly Metrics
20:00 – Rule 7: The Monthly One-Pager
21:12 – Rule 8: Tools and Automation
26:11 – Rule 9: Dilution Mindset
27:59 – How to implement: The weekly rhythm in practice
29:31 – Action plan and closing
Key Points
Your P&L lies about survival—one portfolio company thought they had 8 months of runway but actually had 11 weeks when mapped to real cash flow
The Bear/Base/Bull decision framework prevents emotional spending: if two-plus scenarios say no, wait (a $60K conference booth was rejected in bear case, approved two months later in bull case)
Acquisitions happen in 48 hours—keep a 10-file data room updated quarterly so you can respond to Tuesday emails with Wednesday meetings
Trust doesn't scale, policy does: weekly corporate card reviews caught an $8K personal ad spend in 7 days instead of 30
The system runs itself once built: 15 minutes Monday + 30 minutes Friday + 4 hours/month replaces heroic monthly scrambles
Every dollar raised costs ownership forever—cutting $40K/month burn has the same 12-month runway impact as fundraising but with 0% dilution
The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com
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/
Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com
The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com
Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit
Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/
New format, same value. I cover one startup idea, one trend, one news debate, one growth framework, one AI tool, and one product recommendation.
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
00:53 – Startup Idea
05:55 – Trend
08:17 – News Item
12:05 – Product Framework
15:31 – AI Tool
17:00 – Product Recommendation
Startup Idea
Solo Female Travel Safety Platform
The problem: 84% of solo female travelers feel unsafe. No reliable platform answers basic safety questions.
The solution: Map-based reviews where verified female travelers rate neighborhoods, hotels, and restaurants on actual safety metrics.
Path to $500K ARR:
5,000 members at $30/month
Hotel safety certifications at $500/month
Lead magnet: Free travel safety quiz
Distribution: Facebook groups (400K members), travel influencers, short-form video
Trend:
Gamification UI: Duolingo did it. Social platforms are built on it. More apps and websites are adding points, badges, leaderboards, and challenges.
The opportunity: Launch an agency specializing exclusively in gamification. Start at $10K/month.
News Item
Ex-Reddit CEO: "AI Startups Have 12-18 Months"
Yishan's viral take (20M views): AI apps are flash-in-the-pan cash grabs. Foundational models will crush them.
Greg's counter: Great AI wrappers that own workflows, customers, and network effects will build billion-dollar companies. Remember when everyone said Apple would clone every successful app? That didn't happen.
Product Framework:
3-Step Creator Growth Playbook for SaaS
Attach the right creator (target 120K followers or less for higher response rates)
Offer generous affiliates (30-50% lifetime, not 10-20%)
Gamify the experience (contests, trips, prizes for top performers)
Real example: Goji (apple cider vinegar gummy) hit hundreds of millions using gamified TikTok Shop affiliates.
AI Tools:
Krea AI: Alternative to Glyph AI. Generate images, video, 3D objects. Features Nodes product for building creative workflows.
Mini apps: Virtual try-on, hairstyle generator, object remover, product photo editor.
Product Recommendations:
La Colombe Cold Brew (Light Roast) - $5-8.49 at Target for multiple servings. Light, smooth, always cold when you need it.
Olipop Classic Root Beer - 35 cal, 3g sugar. Better than Diet Coke. 8.5/10.
The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com
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/
Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com
The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com
Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit
Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/
On this episode we dive deep into Glif. This beginner tutorial shows how AI agents on Glif automatically optimize prompts and workflows to create scroll-stopping content. We demo four agents live: Mr. Beast-style thumbnails, miniature documentaries, AI influencer videos, and automated Reddit story content. Total cost: $2.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
03:35 – Nano Banana Ultimate
08:53 – Diorama Shorts Creator
15:49 – AI Influencer Generator
23:27 – TikTok Reddit Story Creator
32:28 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Key Frameworks:
The ACP Funnel (Audience → Community → Product) Build businesses in this order: First create an Audience with storytelling/content (use creative AI here), then build a Community with paid memberships or IRL events, then create a Product to sell to them. This gives you the highest probability of success.
Modern Social Strategy: 1 Brand + 10 People Old way: 1 brand account on multiple platforms. New way: 1 brand account + 10 different people accounts (real and AI influencers) across platforms. If 1-2 of 10 pop off, you win.
Four Demos Shown:
Nano Banana Ultimate: Redesigned thumbnail Mr. Beast-style with proper aspect ratios, high contrast, exaggerated expressions—got 3 variants that couldn't be achieved with regular Nano Banana
Miniature Documentary Creator: Created 40-second tilt-shift video about Facebook IPO in ~5 minutes using Seadream, WAN 2.2, 11Labs—includes research, script, voiceover, animations, period music, and subtitles (agencies charge thousands; this cost $0.40)
AI Influencer Generator: Generated 35-year-old woman in tennis clothing using Quen Realism and OmniHuman—creates realistic talking head videos for brand representative accounts or video ads at zero production cost
Reddit Story Automation: Scraped r/SaaS for story about developer building $1M SaaS through Reddit, generated educational 60-second video with voiceover, Pexels stock footage, and subtitles—enables faceless content channels (example cited: 67% of customers from Reddit, zero CAC)
Key Insight: AI agents get you 80% there but you still need to be the creative director, push agents to create better scripts, expect to iterate, and manually review for character consistency and details.
The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com
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Micky and I rank the top vibe coding apps in 2025, from Cursor and Claude Code to Lovable, V0, Bolt, Windsurf, and emerging mobile-focused platforms. They break down which tools work best for technical developers versus non-technical builders, discuss the trust and ecosystem factors that matter when choosing a platform, and share hard-won lessons about the mindset shift required to build software with AI assistance.
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
01:11 – Windsurf
03:46 – Cursor
06:33 – Lovable, v0, Bolt
10:17 – Mobile vibe coding: Rork, VibeCode App, Anything
15:04 – Codex
16:52 – Claude Code
18:28 – Replit
20:23 – Chef by Convex
21:39 – Advice for Vibe Coders
Key Points
Community size and tutorial availability matter as much as technical capability when choosing a vibe coding platform
For technical developers, Cursor and Claude Code dominate; for non-technical builders, V0 offers the best balance of power and accessibility
Mobile vibe coding platforms (Rourke, Vibe Code App, Anything) represent a new wave of opportunity, especially for consumer apps monetizing through TikTok discovery
Non-technical builders need a mindset shift: building real software takes time, testing, and iteration—not five prompts
Betting on a platform means betting on the team and founder behind it; follow their vision to choose the right tool
The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com
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/
Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com
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Guillermo Rauch, CEO of Vercel and creator of Next.js, reveals exactly how he uses V0 to build products, pitch ideas, and ship features at startup speed. In this episode, he opens his personal V0 workflow, walks through the creation of his viral AI camera app (built in one afternoon), and shares a vault of free startup ideas you can build today, including conversational forms, AI opinion tracking, and multi-model research tools. This is a rare look inside how one of the most successful founders thinks about taste, execution, and turning ideas into reality.
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
02:01 – Inside Guillermo's V0 Workflow
10:56 – Startup Idea 1: The AI camera App
19:33 – Advice for building taste and generating ideas
22:56 – Visualizing products in your head before prompting
28:21 – Startup Idea 2: AI Forms
37:34 – v0’s AI SDK
41:55 – Startup Idea 3: Notion-style document tool with promptable blocks
43:53 – Startup Idea 4: LLM Vibes Radar
46:26 – Startup Idea 5: Deepest research
Key Points
Guillermo uses V0 to prototype, pitch, and refine products—often building functional demos in 15-30 minutes
The viral AI camera app was built during a lunch break as proof that Nano Banana is a "GPT-4 moment for image models"
Forms are underrated primitives of the internet and ripe for AI disruption through conversational interfaces
Always work backwards from the ideal interface, not from technical constraints
Fewer pixels are always better—delete until only the essential remains
Dedicated tools with their own URL and interface can outcompete "modes" in larger products
Links & Resources
V0 — https://v0.app
V0 Community Templates — https://v0.app/templates
AI Camera Demo — https://v0bananacam.vercel.app
Vercel AI SDK — https://ai-sdk.dev
AI Gateway — https://vercel.com/ai
Vercel Template Marketplace — https://vercel.com/templates
Next.js — https://nextjs.org
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In this episode, Amir takes us through how to use Claude Skills to build digital employees. We cover practical demos including an A/B testing idea agent, marketing insight analyzer, and a live build of a tweet-to-newsletter converter. You'll learn what Claude Skills actually are, why they represent the biggest leap since sub-agents, and how to build them yourself—even if you've never written a custom AI workflow before.
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
01:05 – What are Claude Projects
02:40 – Sub-agents in Claude Code explained
03:34 – Introducing Claude Skills
05:58 – Context rot and the performance degradation problem
08:01 – Why matter Claude Skills Matter
11:08 – Building a UTM link generator with Artifact Builder
17:41 – Claude Skill Demo: A/B test generator for website optimization
20:32 – Claude Skill Demo: Marketing analytics insights from campaign data
23:40 – Building a Claude Skill: Creating a tweet-to-newsletter converter skill
30:32 – Final Thoughts on Claude Skills
30:58 – Why AI adoption is falling and how better prompting solves it
Key Points
Claude Skills are automated workflows that apply globally or per-project, pulling context only when relevant to specific tasks
Skills solve the "context rot" problem where too much context degrades LLM performance and increases hallucination
You can create custom Skills using markdown files with instructions, reference documents, and executable scripts
The tweet-to-newsletter converter built live demonstrates Skills' ability to match tone and style with minimal training
Poor AI fluency and prompting—not the tools themselves—explain why enterprise AI adoption is declining
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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/
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
03:21 - Roberto’s Recording Setup
05:00 - Script Writing Process
09:55 - Live Recording Video
13:00 - File organization system
16:12 - Editing Workflow
20:37 - Optimizing
23:17 - Incorporating Visuals
30:11 - Creating AI-generated visuals
33:57 - Caption creation and typography techniques
37:32 - Adding SFX and Music
43:17 - The Final Video
46:03 - High-level Strategy Overview
49:11 - Roberto’s Studio Setup
Key Points:
• Roberto demonstrates his complete workflow from scripting to editing for creating viral short-form videos
• He shows his garage studio setup with detailed equipment walkthrough and recording process
• The editing process includes audio treatment, visual effects, and strategic pattern interrupts to maintain viewer attention
• Roberto explains his approach to AI-generated visuals using tools like Nano Banana and Kling for custom B-roll
Roberto’s Core Stack:
Software/Apps:
Promptor Pro (teleprompter app)
OBS (recording software)
Adobe Premiere (editing)
Magic Bullet (color grading plugin)
Downy (video downloader)
Screen Studio (screen recording)
Apple Notes (scripting)
Epidemic Sound & Artlist (music/SFX)
Hardware:
Canon R5C camera: https://amzn.to/4hi4le4
Mac Studio: https://amzn.to/4ovCJ7O
Apple Studio Displays (2): https://amzn.to/4nZeOh5
Apollo Solo (audio interface): https://amzn.to/4niL6Td
Samsung T9 4TB SSD: https://amzn.to/47iloIx
Amaran lights 150C: https://amzn.to/47yrINg
Spotlight with optional gobo: https://amzn.to/4hsrOcS
Softbox with honeycomb/grid: https://amzn.to/4qkDvWL
Amaran lights F22C: https://amzn.to/4747kUe
Teleprompter: https://amzn.to/472yJWx
AirPods 3 (as mic option): https://amzn.to/4hk3klL
Shure MV7: https://amzn.to/42Q5u6N
The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com
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Join me as I chat with Jonathan Courtney about how businesses can thrive by going against current digital trends, particularly by offering premium in-person experiences while others focus on AI and virtual offerings. He shares how his company has successfully transitioned from digital-only to in-person events, charging higher prices for physical experiences that consistently sell out. The conversation explores how physical products and experiences create perceived value, authenticity, and scarcity that digital alternatives cannot replicate.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:33 - The Anti-Trend to AI
05:53 - Why IRL Events
09:09 - Frameworks for Creating IRL Events
17:20 - JC’s Process for throwing IRL Events
30:27 - The power of physical products vs. digital offerings
36:22 - Final Thoughts and Conclusions
Key Points:
• Jonathan Courtney explains how to profit from the "anti-trend" to AI and digital automation by focusing on in-person experiences
• In-person events are becoming increasingly valuable as people seek relief from digital overload and AI-generated content
• Physical products and in-person events create scarcity and authenticity that digital offerings cannot match
• Building small, dedicated audiences (even just "100 true fans") can be sufficient to run successful high-ticket in-person events
The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com
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/
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Join me as I chat with Alex Finn about going from no idea to building a functional app using AI tools. We use Idea Browser to find trending business opportunities, develop a wellness habit tracking app concept with ChatGPT, and build it using Codex's AI agents. The episode showcases how one person can leverage AI to find and build an idea into a product.
Get the blueprint to go from idea to an app in one afternoon: https://startup-ideas-pod.link/ai-builder
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and overview
00:39 - Finding app ideas with Idea Browser
05:19 - Using ChatGPT to develop the app concept
17:36 - Overview of Codex and its capabilities
22:25 - Building the MVP while spinning up multiple AI agents
46:04 - Marketing strategy for launching the app
Key Points:
• Using Idea Browser to find validated business ideas by analyzing trends and market insights from social platforms
• Leveraging ChatGPT to develop a business concept into a detailed Product Requirements Document (PRD)
• Building an app with OpenAI's Codex using both local and cloud agents simultaneously
• Implementing a marketing strategy through organic social media outreach
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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/
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On this episode, I review Genspark's Super AI Agent platform, testing its capabilities across multiple business applications. I go through various features including multi-agent workflows that query multiple AI models simultaneously, AI image and video generation, presentation creation, spreadsheet analysis, and a mobile photo editing app. GenSpark positions itself as a comprehensive AI platform at a lower price point ($20/month) than competitors like Manus.
Try Genspark for yourself: https://www.genspark.ai/?via=sip&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=greg
Disclosure: I'm a Genspark affiliate partner and may earn a commission if you upgrade through my link.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:31 - Multi-agent chat workflow
04:47 - Testing AI image generation with multiple models
08:31 - Creating AI-generated videos
12:03 - Using AI slides for presentation creation
19:03 - Exploring AI sheets functionality
21:57 - Testing PhotoGenius mobile app
28:50 - Demoing MCP integrations
32:16 - Testing the AI calling agent feature
33:11 - Final Thoughts and Recommendations
Key Points:
• GenSpark AI offers multi-agent workflows that query multiple AI models (GPT-5, Claude Sonnet 4, Gemini) simultaneously and provides the best output
• The platform includes AI image generation, video creation, slides, sheets, and a mobile app called PhotoGenius for photo editing
• GenSpark features an AI calling agent that can make phone calls on your behalf and transcribe conversations
• The platform integrates with various tools through MCP (Messaging Communication Protocol) connections to Gmail, Calendar, and other services
The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com
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/
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Join me as I chat with PJ Ace from Genre AI as he breaks down his comprehensive process for creating viral AI videos that have garnered millions of views for clients like David Beckham and Origin Financial. He demonstrates how to use a combination of AI tools to script, generate images, animate characters, and edit professional-looking commercials. The conversation also explores how emerging technologies like Sora will transform the industry while emphasizing that great creative ideas will remain the most valuable asset.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
04:47 - AI Video Process Overview
06:54 - Script Writing Process
12:36 - ChatGPT for Shot List Creation
13:39 - Reve AI for Storyboarding
20:39 -Veo3 for Video Generation
27:28 - Editing and final production
28:08 - Final Tips and Tricks
34:37 - Sora's impact on the AI video production workflow
Key Points:
• PJ shares his complete process for creating viral AI videos that has helped scale his agency to six and seven figures in months
• The workflow involves scripting, creating shot lists with ChatGPT, generating images with Rev, animating with VO3, and final editing
• Using recognizable IP, juxtapositions, and internet-native content helps videos gain traction and views
• PJ discusses how OpenAI's Sora may disrupt current workflows but believes creative ideas will remain the most valuable asset
The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com
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/
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Join me as I chat with Jonathan Courtney, as we dive deep into Black Friday Campaign strategy. Jonathan shares his strategies and frameworks for leveraging Black Friday regardless of what type of business you run.
Episode Timestamps
00:00 - Intro 01:01 - The Importance of Black Friday for Businesses
02:51 - Types of Black Friday Sales
09:40 - Comparing Strategies: MagicMind and AG1
13:40 - Premium brand approaches to Black Friday sales
18:25 - Bundling Products for Black Friday
24:40 - Startup Idea 1: Black Friday Agency
27:56 - Gamifying Promo Codes
30:00 - Our Black Friday Buys
31:41 - Live Streaming as a Sales Strategy
Key Points:
• Black Friday week can generate a company's entire yearly revenue in just one week
• Different types of sales strategies include discounts, free bonuses, bundles, and subscription renewal offers
• Premium brands like Apple participate in Black Friday without cheapening their brand by offering gift cards instead of discounts
• Creating unique, branded experiences around sales can be more effective than simple discounts
The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com
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/
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