#146 with Suleman "Suli" Ali - Voluntarily Selling Our Data, Cre…
About This Episode
In this brainstorm-heavy episode, Shaan Puri and his longtime friend Suli Ali discuss a wide array of business opportunities including personal data monetization and specialized co-living spaces. They explore the 'Stripe for Vice' model and the concept of creating a new internet-driven religion based on rational life philosophies.
Episode Description
Key Takeaways
Build 'Stripe for Vice' by providing infrastructure for industries that reputable incumbents like Stripe or PayPal refuse to touch due to terms of service restrictions.
The 'Superhuman for X' framework suggests there is a massive opportunity to build high-priced, sophisticated tools for the top 1% of power users in any software category.
Entrepreneurship is a game of endurance where sticking with the craft for a full decade often results in significant success as knowledge and networks compound.
Business Ideas Mentioned
Yelp for People Reputation System
SaaS
Personal Data Monetization Marketplace
Marketplace
Rational Life Philosophy Religion
Content & Media
Stripe for Vice Industries
SaaS
Specialized Co-Living Niche Communities
Real Estate
Consumer Brand Pharmaceutical Company
E-commerce
Low-Cost Title Insurance Disruptor
Boring Business
SaaS Arbitrage Agency
Agency