The Startup Ideas Podcast

In this insightful conversation, Sherry Jiang, founder of the AI-native personal finance app Peek, shares her innovative journey. She discusses how 'vibe coding' enabled rapid prototyping, combined with user testing to refine the app. Sherry highlights the power of building in public on social media for user growth, achieving thousands of users within a month. The use of AI tools for both app development and marketing is a focal point, showcasing how technology can enhance user engagement and content creation, making finance more accessible and enjoyable.

Dive into a 35-step playbook for launching profitable startups in the AI era! Discover how to identify underserved niches and build engaged audiences as you leverage AI tools for product development. Find out why creating a cohesive business ecosystem beats isolated products. The discussion highlights effective marketing strategies, the importance of retention, and building a portfolio of complementary businesses. Plus, the hosts stress the value of having fun while innovating and ensuring your startup remains aligned with market trends.

Join me as I chat with filmmaker PJ Accetturo breaks down his process for creating viral AI commercials using Google's Veo 3 technology. He walks through his step-by-step approach for a pharmaceutical ad parody that went viral, explaining how to craft engaging scripts with ChatGPT, generate video with Veo 3, and edit the final product. PJ also shares strategies for monetizing these skills through various business models, emphasizing the importance of finding your niche and creating content that stands out in an increasingly saturated market.Timestamps:• 00:00 - Intro• 01:24 - What you’ll learn• 02:48 - PJ's viral pharmaceutical commercial• 05:27 - Ideation• 12:46 - Script writing process with ChatGPT• 16:29 - Creating prompts from the script for Veo3• 21:15 - Prompting Veo3• 21:55 - Cost of producing the video on Veo3• 23:06 - Stitching together the videos • 25:20 - Viral Template for Social Media• 30:15 - Startup ideas for AI video creationKey Points:• PJ demonstrates how to create viral AI commercials using Google's Veo 3, breaking down his process for a pharmaceutical ad that received millions of views• The formula combines technical execution with viral storytelling techniques, focusing on setting up norms and then subverting them unexpectedly• The workflow involves using ChatGPT to generate scripts and prompts, then feeding those into Veo 3 to create video clips• PJ outlines 10 different ways to monetize AI video creation skills, from direct client work to building a personal brandThe #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.comLCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/BoringMarketing — Vibe Marketing for Sale: http://boringmarketing.com/Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.startupempire.coFIND ME ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/FIND PJ ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://x.com/PJaccetturo PJ’s newsletter: https://pjace.beehiiv.com

**Sign up for free thttps://www.ideabrowser.com for startup ideas AND to participate in the giveaway** (full rules below)Join me as I chat with Brett from Designjoy as he walks through his process for creating high-quality AI-generated designs and videos using a combination of tools. He demonstrates how non-designers can create professional-looking content by using ChatGPT to generate sophisticated prompts, Midjourney to create styled images, and Runway to add motion. Brett emphasizes that while these tools aren't perfect, they make design accessible to everyone and can produce consistent, cohesive branding assets quickly.**$5,000 GREG’S GIVEAWAY (sponsored by Bolt.new)**- No purchase necessary- Open worldwide 18+ (void FL, NY, Quebec, Italy, Spain, Brazil & where prohibited)- How to enter:1️⃣ sign up for free at https://www.ideabrowser.com/ 2️⃣ **Like the YouTube video and comment what you’d do with the $5k**- Entry window: 26 May 2025 → June 10th 2025 (ET)- Winner chosen at random and emailed on 03 June 2025; must claim within 48 h- Prize: $5,000 USD via PayPal or wire or what the sponsor chooses- Odds depend on entries. Taxes = winner’s responsibility.- Not sponsored by YouTube or any social platform.**Full Official Rules:** https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KSkNYH3lryT9GEXTaFkRYAQaYyla0C-YcXP0IDkNw2Y/edit?usp=sharingTimestamps:00:00 - Intro00:42 - Giveaway02:47 - Why anyone can use these tools04:08 - Higgs Field for easy video creation07:13 - MidJourney and other Image Gen Tools09:35 - Explanation of prompts, image references, and style references10:57 - ChatGPT for prompt creation15:16 - The process of generating AI assets 18:34 - Creating a motion video with Runway21:55 - Startup Idea: AI Creative Agency 25:12 - Runway Video Result26:16 - Making these assets into Ads28:04 - Final ThoughtsKey Points:• Brett demonstrates how AI tools like Higgs Field, Midjourney, and ChatGPT can be used together to create professional-quality designs and videos• The process involves using ChatGPT to generate prompts, Midjourney for image creation, and Runway for adding motion to static images• Brett emphasizes that these tools are accessible to non-designers and don't require special skills beyond basic prompting• Creating cohesive branding assets is highlighted as one of the biggest current opportunities in AI designThe #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.comLCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/Thanks to Bolt.new for sponsoring the $5k!BoringMarketing — Vibe Marketing for Sale: https://www.thevibemarketer.comStartup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.startupempire.coFIND ME ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/FIND THE BRETT ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://x.com/BrettFromDJ Design Joy: https://www.designjoy.co

In this engaging discussion, The Boring Marketer, who runs Vibe Marketing and specializes in helping content creators automate their processes, reveals how an AI Content Agent can dramatically enhance engagement. They explore an n8n workflow that saves creators 10-15 hours each week by automating content scraping and generation. From leveraging AI tools like Claude 3.7 for writing to strategies for optimizing LinkedIn posts, this conversation highlights innovative techniques for transforming content creation while maintaining a personal touch.

Ben Tossel, who runs the insightful Ben's Bites newsletter, dives into how OpenAI's Codex empowers non-technical users to create and modify websites effortlessly. He showcases a hands-on demo of adding a new tab via simple text commands, eliminating the need for code. The conversation also covers GitHub basics, the importance of pull requests, and best practices for beginners. Tossel emphasizes how Codex lowers barriers to coding, encouraging everyone to tackle personal projects and explore the exciting possibilities of technology.

Join Steph Smith, an AI trends expert and creator of internetpipes.com, as she unravels startup opportunities in the AI landscape. She highlights innovative concepts such as customizable personal data dashboards and integrated health platforms. Steph also discusses exciting ideas like AI-enhanced dating apps that focus on meaningful connections, blending technology with personal insights. With a humorous take on meme-driven dating and practical solutions for real-world problems, she offers a fresh perspective on monetizing tech-agnostic startup ideas.

Discover the art of vibe marketing and how it can transform your strategies. Dive into automated workflows using N8N and Claude AI to simplify keyword research and spot content gaps. Learn to create engaging blog posts and social media content seamlessly from a single workflow. The essential role of Multi-Channel Protocols (MCPs) is explained, highlighting their integration with AI tools. Uncover future trends in organic growth strategies while balancing automation with human insight for optimal audience connection.

Jonathan Courtney, the innovative CEO of AJ&Smart, shares his journey from fearing AI to embracing it as a game-changer in business. He discusses how AI, especially tools like ChatGPT, can boost productivity for small companies, allowing them to match larger teams' output. Courtney emphasizes the need for founders to personally engage with these tools before delegation. He also explores the balance between automation and maintaining a human touch in content creation, urging entrepreneurs to harness AI strategically for growth.

Discover a groundbreaking technique to boost outputs from multiple AI platforms by making them compete! The host demonstrates how to use ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok simultaneously for tasks like writing cold emails. By telling each AI that a competitor outperformed them, the responses dramatically improve. Unleash creativity and maximize quality with this clever 'jealousy' strategy. Why settle for one AI when you can harness the power of competition for superior results?