4 profitable startups from the founder of exploding topics

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Sep 4, 2024

Brian Dean, Co-founder of Exploding Topics, dives into exciting startup ideas. He suggests an AI Content Updater for publishers to automate relevance and accuracy, potentially generating high monthly revenue. He also presents a luxury meal delivery service targeting affluent tech cities, highlighting the market for premium offerings. Furthermore, Brian discusses creating a brand around ADHD, positioning it as a superpower. Lastly, he introduces a content repurposing service aimed at marketers, showcasing the potential for a multimillion-dollar agency.

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AI Content Updater

Build an AI content updater to fix outdated online content.
Target large publishers who struggle to manually update thousands of posts.

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Building and Selling the Updater

Start by building the AI tool for your own use case as a beta test.
Reach out to large publishers directly, offering updates and automation.

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Per-Update Pricing

Consider charging per update instead of a monthly subscription.
This model avoids subscription fatigue and allows for better revenue expansion.

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Join us for an engaging conversation with Brian Dean, Co-Founder of Exploding Topics I, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities

1) AI Content Updater for Publishers
• Automatically finds & updates outdated content
• Fixes broken links, outdated stats, irrelevant info
• Integrates with CMS for seamless updates
• Target: Large publishers with 1000s of posts
• Potential: $1k-$10k/month per enterprise client

2) Uber Black of Meal Delivery
• Chef-prepared, high-end meals ($50-$75 per meal)
• Beautifully presented, like an "Apple product"
• Target: Tech cities with high-income professionals
• Potential: Multi-million dollar business in select markets
• Key insight: There's always a market for premium versions

3)ADHD Brand & Community
• Position ADHD as a potential superpower
• Create content, products, and community
• Start with social media to build audience
• Expand into apps, tools, coaching services
• Opportunity: No clear market leader in ADHD space yet
• Pro tip: Name it after a historical figure with ADHD

4) Content Repurposing Service
• Turn blog posts into videos, podcasts, newsletters
• Target: Content marketers at larger brands
• Pricing: Per-update model to avoid subscription fatigue
• Potential: 8-figure agency if executed well

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Episode Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
02:11 Startup Idea 1: AI Content Updater for Publishers
08:25 Startup Idea 2: Uber Black of Meal Delivery
18:08 Startup Idea 3: ADHD Brand & Community
26:28 Startup Idea 4: Content Repurposing Service