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How to build a $1M+ startup using AI (Full Tutorial)

About This Episode

Guest Greg Isenberg provides a step-by-step masterclass on building a startup using modern AI agents and automation tools like Manus and Lindy.ai. He demonstrates how to move from trend identification to a functional, high-converting software prototype and automated sales engine in under an hour.

Episode Description

For the full experience, watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0j_n3OOM7c Episode 712: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) talks to Greg Isenberg ( https://x.com/gregisenberg ) talk about how to find a startup idea and build it in a couple hours using AI.

Show Notes

  • 0:00Step 1: Find an idea
  • 7:57Step 2: Sketch out the idea
  • 9:48Step 3: Scope out the MVP
  • 18:25Step 4: Vibe code a prototype
  • 36:06Step 5: Vibe marketing the business
  • 49:14Step 6: AI agent product manager

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Key Takeaways

1

Utilize 'prompt-ception' by asking an AI agent like Manus to generate the high-complexity technical prompts required for software building tools like Bolt.new.

2

Implement 'Vibe Marketing' by connecting social media engagement data to automation agents that enrich lead info and send personalized outreach within minutes.

3

Use AI agents as product managers to create comprehensive project specs, to-do lists, and database schemas before writing any code or building front-end components.

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Duration57:46
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