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
03:56 Startup Idea 1: AI Co-Founder
20:54 Startup Idea 2: Silent Refactoring as a Service
36:47 Startup Idea 3: Niche-specific AI-powered content curation
1) AI Co-Founder: Your 24/7 virtual partner with ZERO equity
β’ Trains on your business data
β’ Handles marketing, sales, strategy
β’ Interacts with other AI agents for fresh ideas
β’ Potential pricing: $50-100/month to start
2-4) AI Co-Founder cont’d:
β’ Customizable personality (Elon-like? Thiel-like?)
β’ Reduces co-founder drama
β’ Ideal for solo founders wearing multiple hats
β’ Scalable SaaS model with potential for AI-AI interactions
5) Silent Refactoring as a Service: Your code’s guardian angel
β’ Constantly analyzes and improves your codebase
β’ Runs simulations to test performance
β’ Suggests optimizations based on future roadmap
β’ Fully tested, commented code delivered via PRs
6-7) Refactoring Service cont’d:
β’ Pricing models:
A) Per repository
B) Frequency of experiments
C) Value-based (replacing 3 full-time devs)
β’ Start at $50-100/month, scale with capabilities
8) Niche-specific AI-powered content curation
β’ Aggregate data from various sources (podcasts, social, magazines)
β’ Summarize for specific industries (e.g., medical, equestrian)
β’ Personalize content format (text, audio, video) per user
β’ Potential for paid newsletters or SaaS products
9) Content curation tips:
β’ Choose a niche you’re already part of
β’ Leverage AI for summarization and personalization
β’ Start with free content, add premium features
β’ Use as a wedge to build industry-specific SaaS later
10) Key takeaway: AI enables solo founders to tackle bigger problems!
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Wouldn't there be copyright issues for the content curation thingy?
Crazy to think that in 2025, an AI could be running my startup for me while I just collect the profits. Whoβs in for this future?
Cursor does have a βsmallβ free model that is theirs (not sure if itβs an open source model they run or they trained their own) but most of the advanced stuff is using chatgpt and Claude models
cool! we are building an AI co-founder and already have a PlayPal (version 001) (an ai co-founder for female entrepreneurs who are validating their startup ideas)
Mmm
Sir i want you to consider Newbies and teach accordingly so please consider this and teach it seems quite fast and advanced
We're building the AI co-founder for solopreneurs! At Bigteam AI and starting with the chief marketing officer
These arent startup ideas .. they're just wishful thinking ..
How will you get the desired email list organically?
Thanks
nice, I'll apply my "one capitalist hour of the year" session.
βpeople have kinks, right?β π
Greg, the last idea Niche-specific content creation coupled with one idea you once share about making research papers easy to understand can be a powerhouse.
18:10 but cursor use Anthropic under the hood.
The magic happens on the prompting and in the chains of event.
Maybe they also fine tuned a Claude version, but itβs not their own proprietary model
So good ! Love this podcast and great guest! You have a extra fan!
No Gatekeeping here! Like the video LoL
Big Fan however struggling in life. Please offer me a job
The problem to start a startup is not lack of ideas. Itβs because of too much ideas π
Hey Greg , awesome video! Your unique style really stands out. I'm a video editing specialist focused on YouTube growth, and I can help enhance your content with high-quality edits and engaging thumbnails. If you're ever open to exploring new ideas or strategies that can boost your channel further, I'd love to connect and see how we can collaborate. Let me know your thoughts!
How can one build this without being a coderβ¦..
I really liked the first idea and it certainly hit in my mind – AI Co-Founder: Your 24/7 virtual partner with ZERO equity . But I don't know how to execute that idea, from where to start an what features that our AI should have to do all sales, marketing & everything and replace the need of cofounder. Would like to get a little bit more clarification on this. Thank you.
The first thing you're talking about already exists. Well, it's being created. Take a look at twin protocol. Essentially it's a trained digital twin of yourself.
This is inspiring… I have this exact idea… Idea 3… AI Curation…
Would love to talk to him about idea number 1!
Sounds like a guy that needs servants. Is this new in humanity?
Automation isnβt lazy, itβs working smarter, but I knew what you were saying
You move into a new βstudioβ area in the home?
Great videos , thanks, greg π Getting more ideas and once i succeed, dream of coming to your podcast
Oh I have got the marketing agent platform founder for you! It's being built the past couple years by a pioneer in Internet marketing and research. $100 million plus company. I've been in the beta group for the past year. It's trained on their 30+ years database fully customizable libraries and agents. I will contact you with a link to test runππ
Why are people trying to sell this AI as a person? Iβm just curious, OK and mortified.
Great ideas. It would be nice to also mention what problem they are solving π
Love the last idea… SO TRUE
26:26
i checked and man this domain got registered already.
greg you're on the grind rn
Bla bla bla wow that guy talks a lot
Someone insulted me saying I worked at resteraunt but I actually know how to grow the food, I worked at supermarket. I was just reading hypothetically there is so much food made every year there is more than 1 ton of food made for every person every year.
When AI cofounder girlfriend?
Sintra Ai
Idea #1: Love the idea… if someone could build a template in NotebookLM, could be interesting
@12:27 Definitely asking for a cody schneider-type AI co-founder
I liked the 2nd idea and i am definetly going to build it and make it live under 6 month.
Who got the domain π
At the mention of the name "Gerg Isenberg" today to a complete stranger, i got a better listening attention and smile on his face, discussing about my startup process…. it shows that i am listening to the very right person…. working on my startup ATM.
Great thank you! Here is summary so it's easier to remember
Idea 1: AI Co-Founder
β’ A virtual, always-on co-founder to handle repetitive or skill-based tasks.
β’ Integrates with user data to personalize and execute tasks efficiently.
β’ Covers roles like marketing, sales, and technical suggestions.
Actionable Insights:
β’ Use AI tools like ChatGPT or Anthropic Claude as preliminary steps.
β’ Start by targeting niche user bases (e.g., YC founders) to refine the product.
Potential Applications:
β’ Entrepreneurs managing multiple roles could use it to streamline decision-making.
β’ Provides scalable solutions for startups with limited resources.
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Idea 2: Silent Refactoring as a Service
β’ A tool that constantly scans and improves codebases.
β’ Simulates changes, tests performance, and suggests optimizations.
β’ Incorporates roadmap alignment to future-proof code.
Actionable Insights:
β’ Leverage tools like Sentry for error detection and expand capabilities for optimization.
β’ Use simulation environments to validate improvements before deployment.
Potential Applications:
β’ Software companies could adopt it to maintain high code quality with minimal human intervention.
β’ Useful for teams aiming for continuous improvement without manual effort.
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Idea 3: Data Aggregation for Niche Industries
β’ Aggregates and summarizes industry-specific information (e.g., podcasts, news).
β’ Presents data in accessible formats like newsletters or dashboards.
β’ Targets professionals who lack time for extensive research.
Actionable Insights:
β’ Identify underserved niches with complex information needs.
β’ Automate data collection using APIs, OCR tools, and real-time feeds.
Potential Applications:
β’ Healthcare professionals could use it to stay updated on trends.
β’ Entrepreneurs could monetize through subscription-based models.
Itβs not just about building better AI but about creating businesses around accessible AI tools.
Start Small and Targeted: Niche down to refine and validate ideas before scaling.
Iterative Development: Use feedback loops to enhance AI tools and ensure ROI for users.
Automation as a Competitive Edge: Automating tasks traditionally done by teams can lead to significant scalability and efficiency.
This structured summary highlights the main points and actionable insights from the transcript. Let me know if you need any adjustments or further details!
I spend way too much time on this podcast