Silicon Valley founder shares 3 of her best 150+ ideas

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Jul 24, 2024

Join Dani Grant, Co-Founder and CEO of Jam.Dev, as she shares innovative startup ideas that could disrupt the industry. She discusses K-pop style talent factories to rapidly train specialized hires for startups. Dani also proposes a bounty program for dev evangelism and a unique investment vehicle allowing millennials to access top VC funds. With insights on intimate events and the importance of branding, her advice for founders highlights the significance of choosing a compelling idea and navigating the startup landscape effectively.

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INSIGHT

K-Pop Factories for Unicorn Startup Hires

Founders struggle to make specialized hires like first growth marketers or dev evangelists.
Create specialized training programs or bootcamps to produce this high-demand talent.

ADVICE

Bounty Program for Dev Evangelism

Startups need dev evangelism materials (docs, tutorials, etc.) before a full-time hire.
Create a bounty program for junior devs to complete these tasks.

INSIGHT

Millennial Investing in VC Funds

Millennials want to invest in familiar companies they use.
Create a shadow limited partnership for public access to top VC funds, enabling partial ownership.

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Join us for an engaging conversation with Dani Grant, Co-Founder and CEO of Jam.Dev, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities

1) K-pop style factories for unicorn startup hires
• Target: Specialized roles like first growth marketer or dev evangelist
• Idea: Train people specifically for these high-demand positions
• Monetization: Startups pay premium for ready-to-go talent
• Key insight: Flips coding bootcamp model on its head

2) Bounty program for dev evangelism
• Pre-hire solution for startups
• Deliverables: Docs, tutorials, starter repos, videos
• Workers: Junior devs worldwide
• Edge over Fiverr: Higher quality bar, specialized reviews

3) Let millennials invest in VC funds
• Create a shadow LP for public access to top VC funds
• Target: 25-year-olds wanting to invest $100 in A16Z’s fund
• Caveat: Likely won't work due to VC resistance
• Food for thought: What else do millennials want to invest in?

4) "So Far Sounds" for X
• Inspired by SoFar Sounds' successful model
• Format: 3 short talks (comedy, science, etc.) in 60 mins
• Key: High-quality, curated experiences
• Insight: Events industry ripe for innovation

5) Dani’s advice for startup founders
• Choose an idea you'll love for 10-20 years
• Ensure it's fascinating enough to discuss constantly
• Have a rough idea of the "idea maze" ahead
• Consider how the business type will shape your lifestyle
• Bonus insight: "Moats are dead. Brand is the only moat."

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Links Mentioned:

Dani’s startup ideas: https://www.notion.so/b598df2c46ac4969af1ac28553d82411?pvs=21

Jam.Dev's pitch deck: deck.jam.dev

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Episode Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
03:21 Startup Idea 1: K-pop style factories for unicorn startup hires
13:15 Startup Idea 2: Bounty program for dev evangelism
16:36 Startup Idea 3: Let millennials invest in VC funds
19:49 Startup Idea 4: "So Far Sounds" for X
25:11 Dani’s advice for startup founders