In this episode, I am joined by Dan Shipper, co-Founder and CEO of Every, as we explore a wide range of AI startup ideas and business opportunitiesTimestamps:00:00 - Intro01:12 - Startup Idea 1: Advanced Voice Notes 08:59 - Startup Idea 2: N of 1: Personalized Data Science Marketplace 16:12 - Startup Idea 3: Great Books Reimagined28:28 - Trend to Watch: Voice-First Products 34:33 - Distribution Strategy for AI Apps1) Advanced Voice Notes Imagine voice notes you can actually talk to!- Record your thoughts while walking• AI creates smart summaries• Team members can "interview" the recording• Get deeper context without endless follow-up questionsThe future of media might be media you can talk to.2) N of 1: Personalized Data Science Marketplace Remember Netflix's $1M algorithm challenge?Now ANYONE can be a data scientist with GPT-4.- Post personal/business datasets• Set bounties for predictions• Perfect for health tracking• New way to do personalized scienceMarket size: Think Kaggle but for everyone.3) Great Books Reimagined Classic literature is valuable but hard to digest.The opportunity:• AI-powered modern translations• Format classics for specific audiences• Create multimedia versions• Add interactive elementsTwo markets:- Students (massive TAM)- Business intellectuals (high willingness to pay)4) The Luxury AI Paradox Key insight: As AI makes things cheaper, human-made becomes luxury.Examples:• Broadway shows• Handmade clothing• Mechanical watchesOpportunity: Look for what AI is making cheap, then create premium human-made alternatives.5) Voice-First Products Huge trend: Kids growing up with voice interfaces (Apple Watch + Siri)Opportunities:• Voice-first travel booking• Conversational commerce• Voice-native discovery enginesTAM: Could capture 1-5% of existing markets just by being voice-first.6) Distribution Strategy for AI Apps Dan's approach:• Build media presence first• Target like-minded audience• Use early adopters for feedback• Start with YouTube → funnel to email• Product-led growth after initial tractionWant 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)Get access: https://www.gregisenberg.com/30startupideasLCA 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/BoringAds — ads agency that will build you profitable ad campaigns http://boringads.com/BoringMarketing — SEO agency and tools to get your organic customers 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/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/FIND DAN ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://x.com/danshipperLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danshipper/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EveryInc/videosEvery: https://every.toSpiral: https://spiral.computer/Sparkle: https://makeitsparkle.co
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