The Startup Ideas Podcast

I built an AI startup in 65 minutes (using ChatGPT, Leonardo AI, Kling AI, ElevenLabs)

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Greg's step-by-step guide to building a startup using AI workflows: https://www.gregisenberg.com/ai-startupIn this episode, Omar Choudhry, a serial en...

4 microSaaS ideas you can build to make $100k/month

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sari Azout, Founder and CEO of Sublime,  explores various startup ideas and business concepts. The discussion centers on the evolvin...

DeepSeek R1 - Everything you need to know

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Greg's DeepSeek Cheetsheet: From Installation to Expert Prompting: https://www.gregisenberg.com/deepseekRay Fernando, a former Apple engineer, gives a...

I Met Charlie Munger and Discovered How Billionaires Really Think

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meet David Senra, the guy who turned his obsession with reading about successful people into a million-dollar podcast. He's read over 300 books about ...

Why 2,500 Subscribers Is All You Need For $1M

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan "Jicecream" Courtney believes that in 2025, basic marketing still outperforms everything: a simple 90-minute webinar turns 200 attendees into...

This AI Writing Hack Made Him Millions (Full Breakdown)

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nicolas Cole delivers a comprehensive masterclass on writing with AI, demonstrating how to combine human expertise with AI capabilities to create high...

This YouTube expert made creators $100M+ (Not clickbait)

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Paddy Galloway, a veteran YouTube strategist who has worked with major creators like MrBeast, where he shares a comprehensive b...

He built a startup using AI that prints money (full tutorial)

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we dive deep into modern marketing strategies with Cody Schneider, focusing on the concept of "digital gravity" versus traditional mar...

How to grow an internet audience in 2025

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with  Dr. Tyler Lemco, known for co-founding Epic Mealtime (600M+ views), where we discuss strategies for building an internet audi...

10 Newsletter Business Ideas to start in 2025

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share comprehensive guide to launching profitable newsletter businesses in 2025, focusing on niche markets and proven monetization ...

"Y Combinator Is Overrated" - Inside the brain of this 20-Year-Old Who Built Multiple Viral Products

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Avi Schiffmann, Founder and CEO of friend.com, as we discuss technical challenges in AI memory systems and broader startup phil...

My 2024 Year in Review

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My comprehensive year in review covering personal achievements, business developments, and investment strategies in 2024. I share a detailed breakdown...

pov: brainstorming $1M+ startup ideas with Daniel Dalen

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with  Daniel Dalen, CEO and Founder of Ecomflow, as we explore various startup ideas and business opportunities, focusing on embedd...

How to get 145k followers on LinkedIn in 1 year

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I share my experience growing from zero to 145,000 LinkedIn followers in 14 months, generating millions in revenue. I detail specific strategies for L...

The framework for building AI startups from a product design genius

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Mike Hudack, CEO of Sling Money, as we deep dive into AI startup strategy by discussing frameworks for building AI companies, p...

How to get your first customers (even with ZERO audience)

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, as we dive deep into various lead generation strategies. Jonathan shares...

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

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

3 AI app ideas that are goldmines (and how to grow them)

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 opportunitiesTim...

Growth Genius Leaks Million Dollar SEO Plan

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Jacky Chou, a serial entrepreneur, as we dive deep into growth hacking opportunities. Jacky shares his strategies and framework...

Build a high traffic startup using AI, Webflow and Zapier

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Omar Choudhry, a serial entrepreneur, as we dive deep into how to build and scale directories. Omar shares his strategies and f...

How This Guy Makes His Entire Year's Revenue in Black Friday WEEK

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, as we dive deep into Black Friday Campaign strategy. Jonathan shares his...

3 startup ideas from the co-founder of Loom (make $120k/mo)

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I am joined by Shahed Khan, co-founder of Loom, as we explore innovative startup ideas, and his frameworks for finding and building s...

How to start a Holding Company

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I am joined by Michael Girdley, Chairman and CEO of Girdley Enterprises, as we discuss how to build a HoldCo. Michael shares his fram...

3 AI startup ideas to build in 2025 (and how to grow them)

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I am joined by Arvid Kahl, CEO and Founder of Podscan, as we explore a wide range of AI startup ideas and business opportunitiesEpiso...

How to build a $1M+ Consumer SaaS App (step-by-step guide)

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Joseph Choi, Founder of Viral App Founders Community, as we discuss his frameworks and strategies for finding and building prof...

Humanoid Military Robots and other crazy billion dollar ideas

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an engaging conversation with John Coogan, Entrepreneur in Residence at Founders Fund, as we explore a wide range of moonshot ideas from C...

How to build $1M+ Viral AI Apps

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Blake Anderson, Co-Founder of Apex, as we discuss his frameworks and strategies for building and scaling viral AI Apps. Learn h...

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

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How to Build a Swipe File and Steal Like an Artist

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Jordan Mix, Operating Partner at Late Checkout, to discuss how to build swipe files and how to remix successful strategies. Jordan bre...

How to build a $20m sales funnel from scratch

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, as we dive deep into how to build million dollar sales funnels. Jonathan...

2 $1M+ EdTech Startups you can launch tomorrow

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Sarah Lacy, Co-Founder of The Best Book Store , as we discuss  a variety of EdTech startup ideas.  Sarah also shares her the ...

The blueprint for building cash flowing online directories

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with John Rush, a serial entrepreneur, as we dive deep into how to build and scale directories. John shares his strategies and frame...

The blueprint to build a $340k/mo premium dating app

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Anu Atluru, startup builder, angel investor, and writer, as we dive deep into how to build and scale premium dating apps, and A...

6 startup ideas from the tech Warren Buffett (make $120k/mo)

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Andrew Wilkinson, Co-Founder of Tiny, as we explore innovative startup ideas, and his frameworks for finding and building start...

How to build a $400k/mo AI App using ASO, Organic Growth, and Paid Ads

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Romain Torres, Co-Founder of Arcads AI, as we discuss his frameworks and strategies for finding and building profitable AI Apps...

How to build a creator empire in the age of AI and AR with Samir Chaudry

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Samir Chaudry, Co-Founder of Colin and Samir, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of content creation, technology, and the...

The ultimate startup naming guide (must watch for founders)

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive deep into my process for naming my startups and businesses. I share my 4-step guide for coming up with memorable names for st...

Meet the man who growth hacked his app to 1M downloads

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Chris Josephs, Co-Founder of Autopilot, as we discuss his frameworks and strategies for growth hacking startups. Learn his step...

How to build a $1M+ vertical SaaS business (step-by-step guide)

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Luke Sophinos, Founder & CEO of CourseKey, as we discuss the frameworks and strategies for building a successful vertical S...

How to write viral tweets with the man who beat the X algorithm

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Nick Huber, a serial entrepreneur and real estate investor, as we dive into the art of going viral on social media. Nick reveal...

My reaction to MrBeast's LEAKED 36 page production document

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My notes on mr beast's LEAKED 36 page leaked "how to succeed in mr. beast production" documentTimestamps:00:00 Intro01:12 Initial Thoughts02:38 Clarit...

Learn how to win on the internet in 28 min [tiktok shop, trends, building cult brands]

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I sit down with Oren John, the internet's creative director who's worked with major brands like Red Bull, Ciroc, Grey Goose, and YRB. Toget...

Sales funnels for Beginners

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, as we deep dive on how to set up million dollar sales funnels. 1) Startup Idea 1: Paid Ads Agency• Huge market f...

How to become a solopreneur (3 $1M+ startup ideas)

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Marc Lou, a serial entrepreneur and indie hacker legend, as we explore innovative startup ideas, and his frameworks for content market...

The ultimate guide to product building with the man who changed software

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Jason Fried, Co-founder and CEO of 37signals, as we deep dive on innovative startup ideas, our frameworks to building products people ...

4 profitable startups from the founder of exploding topics

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an engaging conversation with Brian Dean, Co-Founder of Exploding Topics I, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business oppor...

5 $1M+ startup ideas you can launch tomorrow with $0

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

The step by step guide to starting a business from $0

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Adam Robinson who has bootstrapped startups to millions of dollars in revenue, as we deep dive on how we would validate and grow a sta...

5 validated startup ideas to get you paid (steal these $1M+/year ideas)

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Chris Koerner who owns 8 RV parks + 7 companies, as we jam on 5 ideas he would start tomorrow:1) Content Management for underserved pl...

How I use Pinterest and Google Trends to find startup ideas

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive deep into uncovering validated startup ideas by leveraging anti-trends on Pinterest and Google Trends. I'll walk you through ...

4 SaaS ideas you can build as a SOLO founder

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share 4 SaaS ideas with massive potential. I'll dissect each concept, revealing its market opportunities and possible pitfalls. Plu...

How to write a book with AI [step-by-step guide]

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Justin Welsh, a 7-figure Solopreneur & Creator, where we dive deep into how we would build an AI-powered book empire and the oppor...

He gave me 3 creator tool ideas that will print money

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Tibo Louis-Lucas , Founder of Revid.AI, as we explore a wide range of Creator tool ideas and business opportunities1) Brand & Infl...

5 $1M+ AI startup ideas from an indie hacker legend

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Danny Postma, Founder and CEO of Headshot Pro, as we explore a wide range of AI startup ideas and business opportunities1) AI Keyword ...

Startup ideas brainstorm (steal this $130k/month idea)

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore 8 standout startup ideas from Dani Grant’s list of 139. I’ll break down why each idea has potential or pitfalls and sh...

80 mins of advice to level up your life with lifehacks

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, discuss startup ideas, lifehacks and book recommendationsStartup Idea: "Drip" -...

Silicon Valley founder shares 3 of her best 150+ ideas

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 opportun...

3 crypto startup ideas: dating app, luxury watch marketplace, tutoring platform

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an engaging conversation with Ben Rubin, Co-Founder and CEO of Here Not There Labs, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and busine...

How to build a profitable Faceless YouTube Channel in 72 Hours

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, to explore the growing trend of Faceless YouTube channels What are faceless Yo...

Niche Startup Ideas: Hedge Fund Data/Info Business, Expert Network, & AI-Generated Kids' Music

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an engaging conversation with Jesse Pujji, Founder and CEO of Gateway X, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportun...

I can't believe he gave away these $1M+/year startup ideas

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Neer Sharma shared 6 startup ideas and the frameworks he would use to grow them: 1) Baby Fund: a JustGiving for parents to raise money that can only ...

8 startup ideas backed by data/trends to get you paid (steal these $1M+/year ideas)

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cody Schneider the Manic Startup Idea Machine is back. He's full of 7 figure ideas:1) Blue Collar Startups (Window Cleaning, Power Washing, Lawn Mowin...

Local businesses to start with NO startup costs

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an insightful conversation with Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, as we dive deep into the mindset required for entre...

The most profitable SaaS ideas I’ve heard in a long time

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an engaging conversation with Brett Goldstein, who is currently building a stealth startup. Previously, Brett was the Co-Founder and CEO o...

Supercharge your career with this one cheat code

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an insightful conversation with Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, as we dive deep into the niche coaching category an...

Peace of mind business ideas (and why they print cash)

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an engaging conversation with Natalie Ellis, founder of Boss Babe, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities....

9 Startup ideas to make $1M+ in 2024

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

4 profitable startup ideas you can launch tomorrow

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a jam session where I break down several innovative startup ideas from the SIP community. I’ll share my insights on why these ideas are ...

I can't believe he shared these $1M+/year startup ideas

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an engaging conversation with serial entrepreneur John Rush as we explore a variety of startup ideas and opportunities centered around dir...

Startup ideas brainstorm (steal this $100k/month idea)

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a jam session where I break down several startup ideas from the SIP community. I’ll share my insights on why these ideas are promising o...

Nostalgia hacking: my favorite money-making hack of 2024

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an engaging conversation with Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, as we explore a variety of startup ideas and opportun...

"The Most Famous Artist" gives away 4 of his best $1M+/year idea

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an engaging conversation with Matty Mo, “The Most Famous Artist" and founder of Art City, as we explore a variety of startup ideas and o...

This solopreneur made $300M so we gave him an award for it

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for the inaugural Tiny Team Awards with Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, as we celebrate tiny teams who have built amazi...

I can't believe he gave away these genius 7 profitable startup ideas

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an engaging conversation with Cody Schneider, Co-founder of Swell AI, as we explore a variety of business ideas and opportunities ideal fo...

3 startup ideas using data/trends to get you paid featuring Dickie Bush & Nicolas Cole

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an insightful discussion with Dickie Bush, Co-Founder of Premium Ghostwriting Academy, and Nicolas Cole, Co-Founder of Ship 30 for 30. We ...

How to meet anyone you want

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, to delve into my proven strategy for meeting anyone. We explore the frameworks ...

5 game-changing startup ideas from a life hacking genius

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Chris Hutchins, an expert life hacker, financial optimizer, and host of the award-winning podcast, All the H...

How this viral AI app is making $190,000/month

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, a Digital Product Design agency, to give our insights into the strategies and t...

A few $30k+/month startup ideas from the most manic/genius founder you've never heard of

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Cody Schneider, Co-founder of Swell AI, to jam on several business ideas and opportunities: a Cricut subscription service, Chrome exte...

This $20M/year Founder shares his 3 top business ideas with me

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Jason Yanowitz, Co-Founder of Blockworks, to discuss some of the most profitable business ideas on his mind: building an AI Chief Oper...

Jonathan Courtney Gave Away 3 Crazy Cash-Flowing Business Ideas

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, a Digital Product Design agency. We discuss various $1M-$10M business ideas, in...

$100M+/year founder Jason Cohen reveals a brilliant startup idea built on top of Twitter

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Jason Cohen, a four-time entrepreneur and current Chief Innovation Officer of WP Engine, to discuss his three best startup ideas: a to...

3 Easy to Start Big Startup Ideas with Jordan Mix

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Jordan Mix, Operating Partner at Late Checkout, to discuss some of the best business ideas on his mind: a productivity app that will k...

Brainstorming AI startup ideas with Kevin Rose

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Kevin Rose, serial entrepreneur and technology investor. We discuss some of his best startup ideas: creating interactive podcasts with...

He has 1M+ followers and $1M startup ideas for you

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Brian Feroldi, a world-class creator and author in the financial space. We discuss the success stories of Jimmy Buffett and The Motley...

I asked a $2B investment genius for his best startup ideas

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Ali Hamed, Founder of the investment firm CoVenture. We discuss some of the best (and worst) investment opportunities for entrepreneur...

Brainstorming The Most Profitable AI Business Ideas

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Eric Siu, Founder of the digital marketing agency Single Grain. We discuss million-dollar trends and opportunities entrepreneurs shoul...

He earns $500k/month filming Rolex trading

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A special solo episode recorded from Mexico City, where I go through 3 million-dollar startup ideas I can’t stop thinking about: creators going into...

I Met The Most Obsessed Man On The Internet

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined by Zach Pogrob, entrepreneur and content creator with over 1.5M followers. We discuss how to build a loyal audience in 2024, the importance...

The Co-Founder Of A $75M+ Company Gave Me His BEST Business Ideas

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined by Alex Lieberman, Co-founder & Executive Chairman of Morning Brew. We discuss some of the hottest trends and opportunities for entrepr...

The Science Behind VIRAL Products feat. Soren Iverson

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined by Soren Iverson, Designer at Cash App and the indisputable idea machine of the internet. We talk about building products that spread like ...

Brainstorming $1M Business Ideas with Tiago Forte

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined by Tiago Forte, Founder at Forte Labs and bestselling author of ‘Building a Second Brain’ and The ‘PARA Method’. We talk about the ...

How To Find MILLION DOLLAR Business Ideas That WORK | Noah Kagan

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined by Noah Kagan, CEO of AppSumo. We talk about how to build products people love, how he lost $1M for not listening to customers, how to find...

How To Make $10 MILLION in 2024 | Dickie Bush & Nicolas Cole

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined by Dickie Bush, Co-Founder of Premium Ghostwriting Academy and Nicolas Cole, Co-Founder of Ship 30 for 30. We talk about the best ways to m...

$1M Startup Trends in 2024, With Michael Karnjanaprakorn

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined by Michael Karnjanaprakorn, former CEO of Skillshare. We talk about the biggest startup trends that will shape 2024: IRL community spaces, ...

Erik Torenberg's Playbook: How to Bootstrap a Multi-Million Dollar Media Empire

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined by Erik Torenberg, Co-Founder of Turpentine, a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more. We talk about why B2B creators are the next big ...

My Year In Review: Lessons To Make 2024 Your Best Year Yet

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special end-of-year episode, Greg looks back at his biggest wins, biggest losses, business epiphanies, productivity unlocks, and so much more....

6 JUICY Startup Ideas For 2024, with legends Theo Tabah and Jordan Mix

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm joined by Late Checkout’s Chief Operating Officer Theo Tabah and Operating Partner Jordan Mix.We talk about the importance of trust in bus...

THE BIGGEST STARTUP OPPORTUNITIES IN 2024 BY LEAN STARTUP GUY ERIC RIES

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Greg interviews Eric Ries, author of "The Lean Startup" and founder of The Long Term Stock Exchange.They talk about how to test business ideas, why bu...

Faceless YouTubers, Millions of Views

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Greg interviews Dru Riley, founder of Trends.vc, a newsletter and community for founders interested in new business ideas and markets.They talk about ...