I share 5 startup ideas that could be launched for under $500, particularly aimed at entrepreneurs in their twenties. Each idea requires minimal technical expertise to start and can be launched using existing platforms like Notion, Circle, Discord, or simple AI tools. These ideas can generate meaningful revenue while providing valuable learning experiences that might lead to bigger opportunities.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:20 - Startup Idea 1: First Job Rejection Tracker
02:31 - Startup Idea 2: Take your headphones off
04:14 - Startup Idea 3: Creator-in-Residence Agency
06:08 - Startup Idea 4: $2K Vibe Coding Agency
07:57 - Startup Idea 5: Hook Line Studio
09:02 - Bonus idea: Polymarket for college campuses

Key Points:

• First Job Rejection Tracker - A platform for college graduates to log job applications, track responses, and connect with others who were rejected from the same companies
• Take your headphones off - A paid community for people addicted to tech and screens, offering digital detox challenges and IRL meetups
• Creator-in-Residence Agency - Connecting brands with micro-creators who need steady pay, taking 20% of contracts
• 2K Vibe Coding Agency - Offering two-week sprints to build micro-SaaS products using AI tools for $2,000 per project
• Hook Line Studio - A tool that generates catchy TikTok hook lines based on video ideas, with potential for a subscription model

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