The Startup Ideas Podcast

Inside the Brain of a 17-Year-Old $1M/Month AI Founder

11 Dec 2024

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Join me as I chat with Zach Yadegari, Co-Founder of Cal AI, as we discuss his frameworks and strategies for building and scaling viral AI Apps. Learn his step-by-step formula creating viral apps. 00:00 - Intro01:40 - Concept Behind Dr. AI and App Feature Overview05:37 - Designing the User Experience08:42 - Inspiration and Primitives in App Design11:10 - User Experience and Simplicity16:05 - Gamification and User Engagement17:26 - Shareability and Marketing Potential20:07 - History Feature and User Retention21:14 - Symptoms Quiz Design23:58 - Incorporating Sources and References24:39 - Chatbot Functionality25:33 - Marketing Strategy and Influencer Outreach28:34 - Prompting for AI Responses33:15 - Go-to-Market Strategy Discussion37:14 - Identifying Target Influencers41:04 - Pricing Structure and Revenue Models1) The Core App Features:• Skin scan for diagnosis• Symptoms quiz• Medical chatbot• History trackingKey insight: Keep it SIMPLE. Basic features done well better than complex features done poorly.2) UX Design Strategy:- Start with basic wireframes• Copy "primitives" from successful apps• Design for influencer marketing• Put app name on key screens• Make results instantly digestiblePro tip: Design screens thinking about how influencers will showcase them in content.3) Growth Strategy:Target audience = concerned parentsBest channels:• Mom influencers• Family content creators• Parenting communitiesLook for creators with 250k+ views/videoBudget: $4-5k per 1M views4)Monetization Structure:Weekly pricing model works best:• $4-7/week• No free trial initially• A/B test different prices• Optimize for repeat usersStrategy: People will delete/resubscribe when needed5) Technical Implementation:- Use ChatGPT API with custom prompts• Bypass medical disclaimers creatively• Build clear diagnosis displays• Include danger levels (1-5)• Add sources for credibility6) Marketing Angles:- Target anxious parents• Focus on peace of mind• Show quick diagnosis stories• Emphasize "should I see a doctor?" use case• Leverage influencer storytelling7) Key Success Factors:• Heavy disclaimers• Accurate diagnostics• Simple UX• Clear value prop• Strong retention hooksWant 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 ZACH ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://x.com/zach_yadegari

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