7 $1M+ AI startup ideas you can launch tomorrow with $0

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Nov 4, 2024

Cody Schneider, Co-Founder and CEO of Swell AI, presents inspiring ideas for launching AI startups. He discusses the use of AI-generated UGC ads to create cost-effective and varied advertisements. Schneider also highlights the potential of an AI infographic generator to enhance business engagement. An AI journaling app offers voice recording and transcription for insightful reflections. Plus, he outlines innovative business models for content creators to monetize their work effectively. Tune in for practical strategies to kickstart your AI venture!

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ADVICE

AI-Generated UGC Ads

Use AI avatars and scripts to create UGC-style ads at scale, testing hundreds of variations quickly.
Distribute them as paid ads on Facebook and organic content on TikTok and Reels using multiple accounts.

INSIGHT

Importance of Winning Ads

Finding a winning ad is crucial for early-stage companies, as it directly impacts revenue generation.
A good ad can yield a significant return on investment, turning $1 into $5 of revenue.

ADVICE

AI Infographic Generator

Build an AI infographic generator that turns blog posts into visually appealing infographics.
Distribute it through SEO (using an exact match domain) and B2B sales.

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Join us for an engaging conversation with Cody Schneider, Co-Founder and CEO of Swell AI, as we explore a wide range of AI startup ideas and business opportunities

Episode Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:46 Startup Idea 1: AI-Generated UGC Ads
16:10 Startup Idea 2: AI Infographic Generator
21:14 Startup Idea 3: AI Journaling App
30:10 Startup Idea 4: Novel DTC products
36:39 Startup Idea 5: Creator Business Model 2.0
44:13 Startup Idea 6: AI Receptionist

1) AI-Generated UGC Ads
• Use AI avatars + scripts to create UGC-style ads at scale
• Test 100s of variations quickly and cheaply
• Use for paid ads AND organic social content
• Huge arbitrage opportunity right now

How to distribute:
• Run as Facebook ads to conversion event
• Post across multiple burner accounts on TikTok/Reels

2) AI Infographic Generator
• 9,000 searches/month for "AI infographic generator"
• Turn blog posts into visually appealing infographics
• Save time and money for businesses

Distribution:
• SEO - exact match domain already acquired
• B2B sales - infographics proven to increase engagement

3) AI Journaling App
• 8,100 searches/month, trending up fast
• Voice recording + transcription + AI insights
• Daily habit tracking + ability to query past entries

Growth strategy:
• Partner with journaling YouTubers (200+ videos, affiliate commissions)
• TikTok/Instagram influencer sponsorships

4) Creator Business Model 2.0
• Short-form content → Lead magnet → Email list → Long-form YouTube
• Monetize through ads, sponsorships, and newsletter
• Scale to multiple channels/niches

Pro tip: Use community to ideate products for your audience

5/ AI Receptionist
• Huge demand, especially for specific industries (dentists, etc.)
• Answers FAQs, schedules appointments, integrates with CRMs
• Outperforms human receptionists in many cases

Target market: Local businesses struggling to hire front desk staff

6) Novel DTC products
• Create daily-use products with novel formats (e.g., toothpaste cubes)
• Focus on "clean living" trends
• Design for TikTok virality

Key: Make it a consumable for repeat purchases

7) AI-powered outbound calls
• Use APIs like VAPI for managing calls
• Applications: Lead qualification, debt collection, appointment reminders
• Massive efficiency gains for businesses

Tip: Don't reinvent the wheel - find existing categories and remix with AI

Remember: Don't try to be too creative. Find validated markets and apply new tech to solve old problems better, faster, cheaper.

Want more free ideas? I collect the best ideas from the pod and give them to you for free in a database. Most of them cost $0 to start (my fav)

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