Found 13 business ideas discussed on 2024-08-29

Aug 31, 2024

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1. -BUSINESS IDEA- 1. Yonder for Rich People. - Elapsed: 0:10, Remaining: 11:11

2. -BUSINESS IDEA- 2. Phone-free experiences around the Yonder pouch. - Elapsed: 0:48, Remaining: 10:34

3. -BUSINESS IDEA- 3. Yonder for Specific Niches. - Elapsed: 1:17, Remaining: 10:04

4. -BUSINESS IDEA- 4. Software that replicates Adam Robinsons LinkedIn content on other platforms. - Elapsed: 1:44, Remaining: 9:37

5. -BUSINESS IDEA- 1. **Prolific.app**. - Elapsed: 2:22, Remaining: 9:00

6. -BUSINESS IDEA- 2. **Miles Cooks Cooking Class**. - Elapsed: 2:59, Remaining: 8:23

7. -BUSINESS IDEA- 1. The Public Board. - Elapsed: 3:48, Remaining: 7:33

8. -BUSINESS IDEA- 2. Speed AI. - Elapsed: 4:38, Remaining: 6:43

9. -BUSINESS IDEA- 3. Pod Engine. - Elapsed: 5:26, Remaining: 5:55

10. -BUSINESS IDEA- 1. A Chat Application For Kids To Chat With Fictional Characters. - Elapsed: 6:24, Remaining: 4:57

11. -BUSINESS IDEA- 2. A Business Idea Involving Space-Based Reflectors. - Elapsed: 7:07, Remaining: 4:14

12. -BUSINESS IDEA- 3. An AI-Powered Sales Team Scaling Solution. - Elapsed: 8:04, Remaining: 3:17

13. -BUSINESS IDEA- 1. A \'fitting room in your house\' service for online clothes retailers. - Elapsed: 10:21, Remaining: 1:00

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[0.00] Greg Isenberg_The step by step guide to starting a business from $0.txt

Greg Isenberg

The step by step guide to starting a business from $0

-BUSINESS IDEA- 1. Yonder for Rich People.

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There is a large market for devices like the Yonder pouch, particularly among affluent individuals. The current Yonder pouch is seen as a \"20th-century device,\" suggesting room for significant technological advancements. Potential improvements could include incorporating phone charging capabilities, integrating wallets, and exploring remote unlocking functionalities for institutions. An effective marketing strategy could involve leveraging social media, specifically targeting micro-influencers who cater to affluent audiences. Providing free products in exchange for honest reviews and user-generated content (UGC) could lead to organic growth and word-of-mouth marketing.

-BUSINESS IDEA- 2. Phone-free experiences around the Yonder pouch.

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Leveraging the growing desire for digital detox experiences, a potential business opportunity lies in creating physical spaces or events that encourage phone-free interactions. This could involve renting out summer camps in the off-season or other venues suitable for group gatherings. The core value proposition would be to provide facilitated experiences where attendees surrender their phones in Yonder pouches, fostering genuine connection and mindful engagement.

-BUSINESS IDEA- 3. Yonder for Specific Niches.

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The current Yonder pouch, while effective for some, might not cater to the specific needs of various niches. For example, a Yonder pouch designed for musicians, hospitals, or other specialized professions could offer tailored features or functionalities. Exploring these niche markets could lead to the development of Yonder 2.0, addressing the demand for diverse applications beyond the current scope.

-BUSINESS IDEA- 4. Software that replicates Adam Robinsons LinkedIn content on other platforms.

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Develop a system that elegantly transfers content from LinkedIn to other social media platforms. This would benefit individuals like Adam Robinson, who primarily use LinkedIn but could reach a wider audience by repurposing their content. The system could automate the process, making it easy to maintain a consistent online presence across multiple channels.

[141.11] Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal_Chasing Success vs True Fulfilment - Nat Eliason.txt

Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal

Chasing Success vs True Fulfilment - Nat Eliason

-BUSINESS IDEA- 1. **Prolific.app**.

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The business idea of \'Prolific\' is a phone app for writers that helps them track their daily writing output. Other users on the app can follow each other and comment on each other's sessions, which creates a feeling of accountability. This is helpful because working on a long-term writing project can feel isolating, and getting instant feedback is rewarding. By sharing your progress with a community of other writers, you can stay motivated and make progress every day, even if you\'re not ready to publish anything yet.

-BUSINESS IDEA- 2. **Miles Cooks Cooking Class**.

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\'Miles Cooks\' is a cooking class business idea that is based on the concept of 80/20 cooking. The goal is to find and share recipes that are simple, quick, and delicious, without needing to prepare an elaborate meal. This could be a great way to teach people how to cook simple and healthy meals at home, without needing to spend hours in the kitchen. The 80/20 approach means that you focus on the most important 20% of the cooking process, which results in 80% of the results.

[208.72] This Week in Startups_Startup Pitch Competition_ Three founders compete for $25K _ E1999.txt

This Week in Startups

Startup Pitch Competition: Three founders compete for $25K | E1999

-BUSINESS IDEA- 1. The Public Board.

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The Public Board is a new business idea that aims to decentralize access to digital billboards, making it as easy to use as sending a tweet. The idea stems from the founder's experience with his previous construction company, where he found the process of displaying content on digital billboards too slow and painful. To test the concept, the company brought digital billboards to major events, offering one free display spot to everyone. The experiment generated $31,000 in revenue, with customers paying for upgrades. The Public Board operates as a marketplace, connecting billboard owners with consumers, SMBs, and enterprises. Their revenue model is based on a variable take rate, increasing as they generate more revenue for billboard owners.

-BUSINESS IDEA- 2. Speed AI.

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Speed AI is a new app that creates adaptive training plans and coaching for runners, incorporating AI and nutrition. It guides runners from registration for a marathon to the finish line. The app asks a dynamic questionnaire about the runner's fitness history and connects to their wearables like Apple Watch or Whoop. The app uses this data to create a tailored training plan and even offers a monthly nutrition box with energy gels and hydration products, advising the runner on when to consume them for maximum effectiveness. The app has three tiers: $88.99/month for a training plan, $29.99/month for training and coaching, and $59.99/month for training, coaching, and the monthly nutrition box.

-BUSINESS IDEA- 3. Pod Engine.

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Pod Engine is a podcast audio intelligence platform that leverages AI to streamline and optimize podcast strategies for businesses. The platform addresses the challenge of manually finding relevant podcasts, guests, and sponsors by transcribing and analyzing thousands of episodes daily. It then delivers tailored opportunities directly to users, including relevant podcasts for guesting, potential sponsors, and alerts for brand mentions and competitor activities. Pod Engine's core functionality lies in its AI-powered transcription and analysis, which simplifies the otherwise manual and labor-intensive work of navigating the podcasting landscape. They are also developing features like a guest booking workflow, media monitoring solutions, and a powerful search engine for podcasts.

[384.75] Matthew Berman_Doom Powered Entirely by AI, Cursor AI, Meta SAPIEN, OpenAI Drama, Project Orion.txt

Matthew Berman

Doom Powered Entirely by AI, Cursor AI, Meta SAPIEN, OpenAI Drama, Project Orion

-BUSINESS IDEA- 1. A Chat Application For Kids To Chat With Fictional Characters.

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This is an idea for a chat application designed specifically for children, allowing them to engage in conversations with popular fictional characters. The example provided was a chat application that enables kids to interact with Harry Potter. The application is developed to be extremely user-friendly, enabling children to build and use it with ease, even if they have no prior coding experience. This innovative concept stems from the rising popularity and capabilities of AI-powered tools like Cursor AI, which facilitates the creation of applications using natural language, eliminating the need for traditional coding skills.

-BUSINESS IDEA- 2. A Business Idea Involving Space-Based Reflectors.

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This idea, still in its early stages, involves a company called Reflect Orbital that aims to utilize a network of space-based reflectors to direct sunlight towards specific locations on Earth. The company's services are slated to be available starting in the fourth quarter of 2025. However, it's important to note that as of the time of this transcript, the technology is still in the simulation phase, and no actual satellites have been launched.

One primary application of this technology is to enhance the efficiency of solar power systems. With the ability to direct sunlight, solar arrays could potentially operate at their maximum capacity for a full 24 hours, even during nighttime. While this technology holds immense potential for various applications, concerns exist regarding its potential misuse, particularly as a weapon.

-BUSINESS IDEA- 3. An AI-Powered Sales Team Scaling Solution.

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Salesforce has developed Einstein SDR and Einstein Sales Coach, two AI-powered sales agents that aim to help businesses expand their sales operations. These autonomous agents can manage a variety of tasks, including generating leads, sending personalized cold emails, and even responding to inquiries about pricing. While this technology could significantly benefit sales teams by automating tedious tasks and improving efficiency, there are concerns about its impact on consumers.

One primary concern is the potential for an influx of AI-generated cold emails, which are often ignored by recipients. As AI takes over these tasks, the distinction between genuine communication and automated messages might become increasingly blurred, leading to a poorer signal-to-noise ratio in our inboxes.

[542.50] Startup Pitches_Modal - LA TechStars Accelerator Demo Day.txt

Startup Pitches

Modal - LA TechStars Accelerator Demo Day

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## BUSINESS IDEA- 1. Modal: Affordable Housing Solutions.

Modal is a company aiming to tackle the affordable housing crisis. They specialize in building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also known as tiny homes, in homeowners\' backyards. These ADUs can serve as rental properties, backyard offices, or multigenerational living spaces, providing extra income for homeowners and increasing property value.

Modal handles the entire process for homeowners, from design and permitting to construction and installation, making the process easy and stress-free. The company utilizes volumetric modular construction, meaning the homes are built off-site in a factory, resulting in higher quality, faster delivery, and a smaller environmental footprint compared to traditional construction.

While their primary focus is on ADUs, Modal is also exploring opportunities in hospitality, multi-family housing, workforce housing, and even homeless housing solutions. They have secured partnerships for resorts and luxury subdivisions, demonstrating the versatility of their product. Modal has experienced significant growth and is projected to continue this trajectory. They are well-positioned to make a significant impact in the growing ADU market and the affordable housing sector as a whole.

[623.01] Startup Pitches_GoFlyy - LA TechStars Accelerator Demo Day.txt

Startup Pitches

GoFlyy - LA TechStars Accelerator Demo Day

-BUSINESS IDEA- 1. A \'fitting room in your house\' service for online clothes retailers.

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The service, called \"Glie,\" works as an app that integrates with online clothing retailers\' websites. When a customer views an item, they are given the option to \"try now, buy later.\" They select any sizes and colors they wish to try and Glie delivers them the next day. After 24 hours, Glie picks up any unwanted items to be returned to the retailer. Glie provides an app for customers to track their orders, an app for drivers, and a dashboard for retailers to track deliveries and returns. Glie charges a flat rate per use to retailers, who can also opt to pay for valuable data about customers’ decision-making. Glie claims to save retailers 50% compared to traditional couriers. They operate in three cities and are expanding to 11 more, partnering with over 35 retailers.

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