The Startup Ideas Podcast Greg Isenberg

Join us for an engaging conversation with Dani Grant, Co-Founder and CEO of Jam.Dev, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities
1) K-pop style factories for unicorn startup hires•  Target: Specialized roles like first growth marketer or dev evangelist•  Idea: Train people specifically for these high-demand positions•  Monetization: Startups pay premium for ready-to-go talent•  Key insight: Flips coding bootcamp model on its head
2) Bounty program for dev evangelism•  Pre-hire solution for startups•  Deliverables: Docs, tutorials, starter repos, videos•  Workers: Junior devs worldwide•  Edge over Fiverr: Higher quality bar, specialized reviews
3) Let millennials invest in VC funds•  Create a shadow LP for public access to top VC funds•  Target: 25-year-olds wanting to invest $100 in A16Z’s fund•  Caveat: Likely won't work due to VC resistance•  Food for thought: What else do millennials want to invest in?
4) "So Far Sounds" for X• Inspired by SoFar Sounds' successful model• Format: 3 short talks (comedy, science, etc.) in 60 mins• Key: High-quality, curated experiences• Insight: Events industry ripe for innovation
5) Dani’s advice for startup founders• Choose an idea you'll love for 10-20 years• Ensure it's fascinating enough to discuss constantly• Have a rough idea of the "idea maze" ahead• Consider how the business type will shape your lifestyle• Bonus insight: "Moats are dead. Brand is the only moat."
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Episode Timestamps: 0:00 Intro03:21 Startup Idea 1:  K-pop style factories for unicorn startup hires13:15 Startup Idea 2: Bounty program for dev evangelism16:36 Startup Idea 3: Let millennials invest in VC funds19:49 Startup Idea 4: "So Far Sounds" for X25:11 Dani’s advice for startup founders

Join us for an engaging conversation with Ben Rubin, Co-Founder and CEO of Here Not There Labs, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities
1) Dating app with on-chain reputation:• Track user behavior (response time, follow-through on dates)• Use data to predict compatibility• Reward good actors, discourage bad behavior
2) Luxury watch marketplace:• Use RFID & blockchain to verify authenticity• Create NFTs tied to physical watches• Enable trusted P2P transactions• Build exclusive communities for watch enthusiasts
3) Tutoring/coaching platform:• Match students with teachers based on "fit" not just reputation• Track engagement & retention to measure success• Create efficient markets for education
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Episode Timestamps:
0:00 Intro02:32 Crypto and Blockchain’s value proposition
12:53 Startup Idea 1: Dating app with on-chain reputation
27:28 Startup Idea 2: Luxury watch marketplace
46:10 Startup Idea 3: Tutoring/coaching platform

I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, to explore the growing trend of Faceless YouTube channels 
What are faceless YouTube channels? • No visible creator• Voiceover narration• Can be high-quality content or "absolute dog shit"• Huge opportunity for creators who don't want to be on camera
Tools to get started• ChatGPT/Claude for scripts• Gummy Search for topic research• DALL-E 2 for image generation• Crayo for video creation• Eleven Labs for AI voiceovers• vidIQ/ViewStats for optimization
Choosing your niche is crucial• Target specific lifestyles or communities• Examples: anti-smartphone, keto diet, video game lore• Focus on high-impact, underserved areas• Build products/services for your audience later
 Examples of successful faceless channels• Lemmino (history & mysteries)• Internet Historian• The Infographics Show (14.3M subs!)• Daily Dose of Internet
Why start a faceless YouTube channel?•Build an audience without personal exposure• Learn about AI tools and audience building• Potential to quit your job if successful• Create valuable, shareable content
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Episode Timestamps: 
00:00 Intro02:13 Faceless YouTube Channels Explained14:50 Framework and Tools for Creating Faceless YouTube Channels19:58 Choosing a Niche for Faceless YouTube Channels25:50 Examples of Successful Faceless YouTube Channels34:15 Benefits of Starting a Faceless YouTube Channel

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

Neer Sharma shared 6 startup ideas and the frameworks he would use to grow them: 
1) Baby Fund: a JustGiving for parents to raise money that can only be invested into their kid’s future 
• Crowdsource money from family/friends at baby showers• Invest only in index tracker funds• Could help solve the "can't afford kids" problem for millennials.
2) Anti-Spend: The app that gamifies saving money 
• Track money you DON'T spend• Show future value of savings• Create dopamine hit from NOT buying• Growth hack: Tap into FIRE and minimalism movements on TikTok
3) Cold Turkey: Gamified app to help people quit vaping 
• Real-time counter shows how long you've been "cold turkey"• Mini-games to distract during cravings• Social sharing for accountability• Potential to expand to other addictions.
4) Gold Stars: Gamification app for parents to motivate kids
• Think: "Starbucks app, but for kids"• Parents set tasks, kids earn stars• Unlock rewards at milestones (e.g. 100 stars = $10 Amazon item)
5) Long Live Research Inc: Personalized longevity research summaries 
• Input your health concerns/family history• Receive summaries of relevant academic papers• Target the "don't die" community (e.g. Bryan Johnson fans)• Easiest to start, potentially most profitable.
6) Ayurvedic Products for the West: Rebrand Indian health products• Create algorithm-breaking packaging and content• Leverage TikTok Shop and influencer marketing• Key: Make it VISUALLY scroll-stopping for maximum algo impact!
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Episode Timestamps: 
0:00 Intro
02:07 Startup Idea 1: Baby Fund: JustGiving for Parents
09:54 Startup Idea 2: Anti-Spend: app that gamifies saving money
22:26 Startup Idea 3: Cold Turkey: app to help people quit vaping
32:21 Startup Idea 4: Gold Stars: app for parents to motivate kids
40:22 Startup Idea 5: Personalized longevity research summaries
45:35 Startup Idea 6: Rebrand Indian health products

Cody Schneider the Manic Startup Idea Machine is back. He's full of 7 figure ideas:
1) Blue Collar Startups (Window Cleaning, Power Washing, Lawn Mowing)
Low start up costsOptimize Google My Business listingUse AI to write keyword-rich descriptionsScale into an agency, then buy portions of other companiesPotential for $1M-$5M/year business2) Costco-style Membership Club
Target growing "Buy It For Life" subreddit (2.3M members)Curate high-quality, long-lasting productsOffer subscription model (like Costco)Potential for $5M-$20M/year business3) Dumb Appliances Brand
Create simple, long-lasting appliances (no smart features)Target people frustrated with over-complicated productsFocus on reliability and ease of usePotential for $1M-$10M/year business4) AI-Powered Print-on-Demand Mockup Generator
Use AI to create product mockups for print-on-demandTarget $6.8B market growing at 18% YoYPotential for $1M-$10M/year business5) AI Grant Finder and Writer
Tap into $2.5B grant management software marketCreate all-in-one solution for finding and applying for grantsAutomate grant writing proces6) Programmatic SEO for E-commerce
Build massive websites with AI-generated contentTarget businesses with large product catalogsCreate millions of landing pages for long-tail keywords7) Curated Book Subscription Service
Use AI to recommend books based on influencers/expertsTarget specific niches or industriesInclude key insights from recommended booksMonetize through subscriptions and Amazon affiliates8) Renewable Energy Land Acquisition
Leverage public data on best locations for wind/solar farmsConsider starting a fund to buy strategic locationsTake advantage of government subsidies and tax benefitsPotential for massive returns over 20-30 year periodWant 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)
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Episode Timestamps:0:00 Intro
02:04 Startup Idea 1: Sweaty Startup
14:41 Startup Idea 2: Sweaty Startup HoldCo
27:17 Startup Idea 3: Buy-it-for-life brands Deal Club
33:00 Startup Idea 4: Curated Book Subscription Box
39:10 Startup Idea 5: Dumb Appliances
47:21 Startup Idea 6: AI-Powered Print on Demand Mock up Business
51:43 Startup Idea 7: Dynamic Landing Page Generator Agency
55:31 Startup Idea 7: AI Grant Writer
1:01:15 Startup Idea 8: Solar/Wind Farm