The Startup Ideas Podcast

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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

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Vercel CEO Shows His v0 Workflow to Build 10X Faster (& 5 $1M+ AI Startup Ideas)

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 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 FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND GUILLERMO ON SOCIAL v0: https://v0.app X/Twitter: https://x.com/rauchg
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Claude Skills: The NEW Way to Build AI Agents (Live Tutorial)

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 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 FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND AMIR ON SOCIAL Humblytics: https://humblytics.com/?via=community X/Twitter: https://x.com/amirmxt Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmxt
22 OCT

I Documented How a Viral Video Gets Made in 45 Minutes

Get the Blueprint to create scroll-stopping videos impossibly fast and Roberto's Core Stack: https://startup-ideas-pod.link/video-protocol 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 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 FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND ROBERTO ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://x.com/rpnickson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rpn/ Newsletter: https://rpn.beehiiv.com
20 OCT

The 2026 Anti-Trend That Will Make Millions

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/ 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 FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND JONATHAN ON SOCIAL Unscheduled CEO Podcast: https://www.unscheduledceo.com X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jicecream LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-courtney-4510644b/
17 OCT

I Built an Entire App in Only 52 Min with Codex & Idea Browser

Go to https://startup-ideas-pod.link/idea-browser to get validated startup ideas every single day and prompts to build your big idea 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 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 FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND ALEX ON SOCIAL Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexFinnOfficial/videos X/Twitter: https://x.com/AlexFinnX Creator Buddy: https://www.creatorbuddy.io/
15 OCT

Genspark's Super AI Agent is INSANE

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/ 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 FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/
13 OCT

How I use Veo3 + Sora 2 to create Viral AI Videos (300M+ views)

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/ 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 FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND PJ ON SOCIAL PJ’s AI Video Agency: https://www.genre.ai X/Twitter: https://x.com/PJaccetturo PJ’s newsletter: https://pjace.beehiiv.com
10 OCT

Making an Entire Year's Revenue on Black Friday WEEK

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/ 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 FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND JONATHAN ON SOCIAL Unscheduled CEO Podcast: https://www.unscheduledceo.com X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jicecream LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-courtney-4510644b/

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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

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