#78 - 10 Startup Ideas I Had This Year
About This Episode
In this solo episode, Shaan Puri celebrates the one-year anniversary of the podcast by reflecting on its growth to 2 million downloads and the power of content as a networking tool. He recaps his top 10 favorite business ideas brainstormed on the show over the past year, ranging from direct-to-consumer medical services to specialized content platforms.
Episode Description
Key Takeaways
Content creation serves as a powerful networking hack, providing a legitimate reason to reach out and speak with high-profile individuals who would normally decline a meeting.
Pay close attention to things that seem 'weird' or surprising in the market, as these anomalies often signal massive shifts or untapped opportunities.
Content offers extreme leverage, allowing one hour of effort to be multiplied into thousands of hours of consumption and engagement with a global audience.
Business Ideas Mentioned
First Dibs Auction House
Marketplace
Drone Light Show Franchise
Boring Business
Just Talking for Seniors
SaaS
Y Combinator for Content
Content & Media
Modernized Scouting Program
Boring Business
Crowdsourced Public Org Charts
SaaS
Hemingway for Business Email
SaaS
D2C Testosterone Replacement Therapy
E-commerce
Clout Kitchens for Influencers
Boring Business
Short-form Romance Fiction App
Content & Media