5 $1M+ AI startup ideas from an indie hacker legend

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Aug 5, 2024

Danny Postma, Founder and CEO of Headshot Pro, dives into the world of AI startup ideas. He suggests an AI-powered keyword generator to boost SEO, and a Comfy UI marketplace for simplified AI workflows. Postma also envisions an AI-driven freelance platform that automates tasks typically handled by humans. He highlights opportunities in niche markets, targeting professionals with specialized tools, and conceptualizes a marketing agency run entirely by AI. This conversation is packed with innovative ideas ready to disrupt the industry!

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ADVICE

AI Keyword Generator

Find low-competition keywords using tools like Ahrefs.
Generate AI content for those keywords and build directories or tools for user-generated content.

ANECDOTE

AI Tattoo Website

Danny Postma built a website with AI-generated tattoo designs.
The site reached $10,000 MRR before he sold it.

ADVICE

ComfyUI Marketplace

Build a marketplace for ComfyUI templates, allowing users to sell and rent workflows.
This addresses the growing demand seen in ComfyUI tutorials and subreddit growth.

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I’m joined by Danny Postma, Founder and CEO of Headshot Pro, as we explore a wide range of AI startup ideas and business opportunities

1) AI Keyword Generator + Content Creator
• Use Ahrefs to find low-competition keywords
• Generate AI content for each keyword (e.g. AI tattoos)
• Build directories and tools for user-generated content
• Rapidly create 100k+ pieces of content
• Google loves it, traffic pours in

2) Comfy UI Marketplace
• Visual drag-and-drop interface for AI workflows
• YouTubers creating tutorials = market validation
• Build marketplace for Comfy UI templates
• Sell/rent out workflow templates
• Next big wave in AI development

3) Fiverr/Upwork 2.0 (AI-powered)
• Clone freelance platforms, but hire AI bots instead of humans
• Automate repetitive tasks (e.g. translations)
• Make it feel like hiring a person, but it's 100% AI
• Target businesses wanting reliable automations
• Potential acquisition target for Fiverr/Upwork

4) Niche AI Tools for Professionals
• Target specific professions (e.g. veterinarians, nurses)
• Create AI note-taking and workflow tools
• Less competition than broad consumer apps
• Professionals prefer specialized tools

5) AI-Powered Marketing Agency
• Run entire agency on AI without clients knowing
• Example: Headline99 for $99 landing page headlines
• Use questionnaires + AI to generate ideas
• Human in the loop for final selection
• Scale to $1B revenue with minimal staff

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Episode Timestamps
0:00 Intro
01:50 Startup Idea 1: AI Keyword Generator + Content Creator
10:17 Startup Idea 2: Comfy UI Marketplace
18:49 Startup Idea 3: Fiverr/Upwork 2.0 (AI-powered)
28:08 Startup Idea 4: Niche AI Tools for Professionals
35:38 Startup Idea 5: AI-Powered Marketing Agency