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 opportunities
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
00:59 – Startup Idea 1: Advanced Voice Notes
08:46 – Startup Idea 2: N of 1: Personalized Data Science Marketplace
16:00 – Startup Idea 3: Great Books Reimagined
28:16 – Trend to Watch: Voice-First Products
34:21 – Distribution Strategy for AI Apps
1) 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 questions
The 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 science
Market 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 elements
Two 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 watches
Opportunity: 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 engines
TAM: 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 traction
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