The Startup Ideas Podcast

The OpenAI Launch Nobody's Talking About (ChatGPT Skills)

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I break down a big news item I think is flying under the radar: OpenAI quietly launched Skills for Codex, and I explain what that means (and how...

Claude's Agent Mode was LEAKED (First Look)

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I go over one AI news item I can’t stop thinking about, one trend you can build a business around, two tools I’m using, one start...

Make 2026 the Best Year (Answer These 7 Questions)

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Sahil Bloom for a throwback episode where he walks me through his “personal annual review,” a 7-question framework to reflect on 2...

Prompt Claude better than 99% of people

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, I walk through 10 concrete rules to get way more out of Claude Code and Claude Opus 4.5, based directly on tips Anthropic has sh...

10 Unknown SaaS Making $50K+ MRR (Copy Them)

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I sit down with Rob Hoffman, who runs a portfolio of profitable SaaS businesses (Contact, Mentions, Kleo). Rob breaks down six proven ...

$50K/month Mobile App Ideas So Good You’ll Quit Your Job

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I breakdown eight little-known mobile apps that each generate around $50,000+ per month and explain why they work. I walk through spe...

How I Use Claude Code & Cursor (Ship 10X Faster)

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I sit down with indie app builder and designer Chris ****Raroque to walk through his real AI coding workflow. Chris explains how he sh...

Best Products of 2025 (Apps, Video Games, AI)

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I sit down with Jonathan Courtney to host the second annual “Sippy Awards,” the most prestigious award show in tech for the products, g...

Reviewing Claude Opus 4.5

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I sat down with James, the Boring Marketer, to stress-test Claude 4.5 Opus against Gemini 3 Pro for real-world coding and design work. Together we liv...

Build Mobile Apps that Stand Out (Here's the Playbook)

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I sit down with indie app builder and designer Chris Raroque to break down how solo developers can make apps that truly stand out in a...

Is Gemini 3 a 10x designer? I Wanted Proof.

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode I stress-test Gemini 3.0 in Google AI Studio to see how good it really is as a designer, not just a code generator. Across the ep...

I got a private lesson on Google's NEW Gemini 3.0 AI Model

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get a private, on-screen walkthrough of Google’s new Gemini 3.0 with Logan Kilpatrick. We vibe-code full apps, games, and product UIs in real time. ...

Screensharing $90M of Startup Finance Lessons in 32 Minutes

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Master Your Cashflow (Templates Included): https://startup-ideas-pod.link/money-map On this episode, I share my simple financial operating system th...

I Found a $10K MRR App Idea With 400,000 Built-In Customers

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New format, same value. I cover one startup idea, one trend, one news debate, one growth framework, one AI tool, and one product recommendation. Ti...

Meet the AI Agent Turning Simple Prompts into Viral Content

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we dive deep into Glif. This beginner tutorial shows how AI agents on Glif automatically optimize prompts and workflows to create scro...

I Ranked Every Vibe Coding App (Cursor vs Claude Code vs Lovable)

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Micky and I rank the top vibe coding apps in 2025, from Cursor and Claude Code to Lovable, V0, Bolt, Windsurf, and emerging mobile-focused platforms. ...

Vercel CEO Shows His v0 Workflow to Build 10X Faster (& 5 $1M+ AI Startup Ideas)

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guillermo Rauch, CEO of Vercel and creator of Next.js, reveals exactly how he uses V0 to build products, pitch ideas, and ship features at startup spe...

Claude Skills: The NEW Way to Build AI Agents (Live Tutorial)

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Amir takes us through how to use Claude Skills to build digital employees. We cover practical demos including an A/B testing idea age...

I Watched Roberto Nickson Create Viral Content (1B+ Views)

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Roberto Nickson about his entire content creation process for short-form videos that generate hundreds of millions of views. He...

The 2026 Anti-Trend That Will Make Millions

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Jonathan Courtney about how businesses can thrive by going against current digital trends, particularly by offering premium in-...

I Built an Entire App in Only 52 Min with Codex & Idea Browser

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Go to https://startup-ideas-pod.link/idea-browser to get validated startup ideas every single day and prompts to build your big idea Join me as I...

Genspark's Super AI Agent is INSANE

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I review Genspark's Super AI Agent platform, testing its capabilities across multiple business applications. I go through various fea...

How I use Veo3 + Sora 2 to create Viral AI Videos (300M+ views)

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with PJ Ace from Genre AI as he breaks down his comprehensive process for creating viral AI videos that have garnered millions of v...

Making an Entire Year's Revenue on Black Friday WEEK

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Jonathan Courtney, as we dive deep into Black Friday Campaign strategy. Jonathan shares his strategies and frameworks for lever...

I got a private lesson on OpenAI's NEW Agent Builder

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Amir about how to use OpenAI's new Agent Builder to create a multi-agent chatbot workflow that can classify user inquiries, pro...

Inside Dan Koe's AI Content Engine

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get the exact blueprint to Build A Content Engine Like Dan Koe (Prompts Included): https://startup-ideas-pod.link/content-engine Join me as I chat...

How I'd use Sora 2, Claude, and Perplexity to generate 1M+ views

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I share a comprehensive framework for creating viral videos using Sora 2, Perplexity, and Claude. The process involves researching vir...

Making $$$ with Mobile Apps ($100K MRR Formula)

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I breakdown the frameworks for building a $100K MRR mobile app. We dive deep into how to find a niche daily habit to serve, validating...

My n8n AI agent scrapes Google Maps and makes $$$

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Find $30k/mo local businesses you can start. Get the guide: https://startup-ideas-pod.link/AI-Boring-Business Join me as I chat with James, the Bori...

This App Hit 2M Users with Creators Who Had 0 Followers (Here's How)

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Cody Schneider where we dive deep into how brands can leverage short-form content creators instead of traditional influencers t...

The YouTube Loophole Printing $1M+ for SaaS Startups Right Now

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Cody Schneider about the power of using YouTube Creators for influencer marketing. Cody explains a step-by-step playbook for ac...

what the heck is GEO (AI search, rankings, $$$)

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Cody Schneider about AI Search. Cody explains that while AI search (GEO) is generating buzz, it currently represents a small po...

How I Run a $1M+ Startup with AI (7 Workflows You Can COPY Today)

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Rowan Cheung about how he uses practical AI workflows that help his small team at The Rundown operate like a much larger organi...

Meet the AI Meme Millionaire

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Ben Benkhin, Creator of WOMBO, about how he built mobile apps that achieved over 250 million downloads by identifying emerging ...

Master Cursor AI in 29 Minutes with Their VP

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Lee Robinson, VP of Developer Experience at Cursor, as he shares practical tips for maximizing productivity with Cursor's AI co...

Turning Vibe Coding Into Real Money (Google/Meta Ads, HeyGen etc)

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Cody Schneider, where we go through a comprehensive marketing playbook for founders of "vibe-coded" startups, focusing on paid ...

Google's Nano Banana is an INSANE AI Image Editor (FULL Demo)

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Logan Kilpatrick about Google's new Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model (Nano Banana), he showcases its capabilities for image generat...

Are We in an AI Bubble? (Sam Altman Warns YES + Your 2-Path Playbook)

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I breakdown whether we're experiencing an AI bubble by examining arguments on both sides. I discuss how AI startups are receiving unpr...

I Spent 72 Hours Studying How Hormozi made $100m in 5 days (Ads, Emails, Pages, Everything)

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Jonathan Courtney, as we analyze Alex Hormozi's comprehensive marketing funnel for his book launch, which combined traditional ...

Making $$$ with Voice AI Agents and SaaS

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get the exact roadmap to build your Voice AI Agent (Diagram Included): https://dub.sh/voiceai On this episode I share a comprehensive guide on creat...

The Most Overlooked $10K/mo AI Startup Anyone Can Start

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get the exact blueprint to from $0 to $25K+ MRR (Diagram Included): https://www.gregisenberg.com/startup-blueprint On this episode I present my three...

Replace Yourself With AI (The Complete Guide)

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Use https://www.lindy.ai/greg for a thousand free credits (thanks to Flo for hooking us up) Join me as I chat with Flo Crivello, founder of Lindy A...

Making $$$ with Sam Altman's Solopreneurship Thesis

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I explore Sam Altman's prediction that AI will enable the first one-person billion-dollar company. I outline how this would work throu...

How Claude Code Ranked Me FIRST on Google (It's OVER for SEO Agencies)

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with James (The Boring Marketer), where he shares how he partnered with a friend to create a mobile diesel repair service website us...

$200K/mo with ONE AI Ad (We tell you HOW)

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get my in-depth guide for creating scroll-stopping AI Ads with Arcads and Romain's Automations: https://www.gregisenberg.com/arcads Join me as I cha...

This Excel AI Agent Built Me a $1M Financial Dashboard in 10 Minutes (LIVE Demo)

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Nico Christie where he demos Shortcut, an AI-powered spreadsheet tool that functions like "Excel built for the future." Through...

Can You Make $10K/Month MicroSaaS? (The Truth)

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode I share a comprehensive guide to building micro SaaS businesses, which are niche-focused software products that can be developed ...

Stole an Idea, Built It in 12 Hours, Sold for $15K in 8 Days (Exact Playbook)

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Josh Pigford, who took an idea from Idea Browser, built a tool called NameSnag for finding expired domains, and sold it for $15...

6 One-Person AI Businesses That Will Make You $60,000/mo (FULL Playbook)

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Cody Schneider discusses why productized services using AI tools are superior to traditional AI automation agencies, offering f...

5 New Tools from Google AI to make money/be productive (INSANITY)

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Josh Woodward, VP of Google Labs & Gemini, as he showcases Google's latest AI products and their capabilities. The conversation...

5 Startups I’d Build If I Were in My 20s

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I share 5 startup ideas that could be launched for under $500, particularly aimed at entrepreneurs in their twenties. Each idea requires minimal techn...

Is Grok 4 Worth $300? I Tested 9 AI Agents to Find Out

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I test Grok 4's capabilities across multiple use cases to determine if it outperforms competitors like OpenAI and Perplexity. I evalu...

I Ranked EVERY AI Tool Overrated or Underrated (Claude Code, Bolt, n8n, ManusAI, etc)

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Ras Mic to discuss the current landscape of AI development tools, evaluating each as overrated or underrated based on their pot...

Complete Guide to AI Marketing (Vibe Marketing 101)

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I breakdown my comprehensive guide to "vibe marketing" - using AI tools and workflows to automate and enhance marketing efforts. I go...

Cursor Replaces Your Entire Business Stack (Full Demo)

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Amir to discuss how Cursor can function as a comprehensive interface for business operations beyond traditional coding. Through...

Zapier? n8n? Meet this NEW AI Agent Platform that Just 10×-ed My Workflow

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Tod Sacerdoti about String, a platform that allows users to build AI agents through natural language prompts rather than comple...

This AI Agent creates 1000+ SEO Pages in 52 min (Claude + MCP + Cursor)

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with The Boring Marketer to demonstrate how non-technical marketers can use AI tools like Cursor and Claude Code to build programmat...

I challenged Genspark to be my AI Co-Founder (Honest Review + Tutorial)

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I provide an unsponsored review of GenSpark, testing its capabilities across multiple business applications. I evaluate the platform'...

I built next gen AI Agents with MCP + Claude (STEAL my workflow)

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The exact MCP system to make Claude 10x more powerful : https://www.gregisenberg.com/claude-mcp Join me as I chat with Riley Brown about how to enha...

How to make internet money

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Jonathan Courtney to discuss the mechanics of a successful sales funnel. He explains how funnels work to transform cold prospec...

Perplexity Labs replaces your AI tech stack? (Full Demo)

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I explorePerplexity Labs, the AI agent product from Perplexity. I test its capabilities across multiple use cases including creating film storyboards,...

This Google Doc Has $10M Startup Ideas in It (My Secret Sauce)

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I share 17 practical methods for generating viable startup ideas in the AI era. The strategies focus on identifying pain points, tedious workflows, an...

He built a $20K/month SaaS solo from his bedroom

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Jack Friks to discuss driving free traffic to mobile apps through organic social media marketing on Instagram and TikTok. He de...

How to get 10x more out of Lovable, Bolt, Cursor

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Meng To, Founder of Aura, to discuss how to elevate AI-generated designs beyond generic templates by using proper prompting tec...

Go From Idea → 10,000 Users With This Simple Strategy

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Sherry Jiang to discuss her journey creating Peek, an AI-native personal finance app. She explains her development process from...

The New Way to Build a Startup (Audience x AI x Speed)

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Jordan Mix to discuss a comprehensive 35-step playbook for building profitable companies in the AI age. The conversation covers...

Google Veo3: Create Viral Videos in 45 Minutes (Full Tutorial)

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with filmmaker PJ Accetturo breaks down his process for creating viral AI commercials using Google's Veo 3 technology. He walks thro...

Making money with AI design (Runway, Midjourney, ChatGPT)

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

**Sign up for free thttps://www.ideabrowser.com for startup ideas AND to participate in the giveaway** (full rules below) Join me as I chat with Bret...

I built an AI Content Agent that 3X my engagement in 30 Days (Full n8n Workflow)

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as chat I with The Boring Marketer as we demonstrate a complete n8n workflow automation that can save content creators 10-15 hours weekly by s...

ChatGPT Codex is like 10 AI software developers (tutorial for beginners)

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Ben Tossell to discuss how non-technical users can leverage OpenAI's Codex to build and modify websites without writing code. T...

5 AI Startup Ideas So Good You’ll Quit Your Job in 24hrs

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Steph Smith to discusses startup opportunities in the AI era, focusing on both AI-enabled ideas and tech-agnostic concepts that...

Learn Vibe Marketing in 40 mins (n8n, MCP, Claude 3.7)

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with the Boring Marketer about building efficient marketing workflows using N8N and AI tools. Boring Marketer demonstrates how to us...

The Golden Age of AI is happening right now (Here's Why)

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Jonathan Courtney to discuss how AI tools are transforming business operations, allowing small companies to achieve the output ...

I figured out how to get 5x better results from ChatGPT (Full Tutorial)

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I share one of my techniques to get significantly better outputs from LLM’s. The method involves using multiple AI platforms simultaneously (ChatGPT...

Go from $0 to $15k/mo SaaS App in a weekend using AI (Steal This)

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I walk through a step-by-step process for building a SaaS product in a weekend using AI tools. The demonstration follows a Reddit post methodology, us...

Introduction to Vibe Marketing.

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I break down Vibe Marketing, I explain how it leverages AI agents and workflows to execute marketing tasks that previously required large specia...

Build profitable iOS Apps Using Just Cursor + Claude (Full Tutorial)

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Chris Raroque, who demonstrates how to use AI tools to build sophisticated mobile apps as a solo developer. Chris walks through...

He shares his 5-Step Framework to build $1M/Month Mobile App

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Hunter Isaacson, a successful mobile app builder who has created apps with hundreds of millions of downloads. Hunter shares his...

He's built multiple $1M+ funnels, Here's What Works In 2025

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Niels Klement, CMO of Perspective, we discuss how agencies are building highly profitable productized services using AI. He exp...

The $1,000/Day boring business anyone can start tomorrow (Sweaty Startup Playbook)

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Nick Huber to discusses how "boring" businesses like storage, lawn care, and service companies often create more reliable paths...

I built a team of AI Agents that grow my business 24/7 (full demo)

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Use agents https://www.lindy.ai/greg (thanks to Flo for hooking us up with 50% off and you can get started for free)Join me as I chat with Flo Crivell...

The AI Gold Rush Has Officially Started

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Riley Brown to explore various opportunities in AI, from image generation to rebuilding essential software tools, while debatin...

How he validated Kettle and Fire with just $50 (Now a $100M Company)

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Justin Mares, Founder of Kettle and Fire, as he explains his methodical approach to validating Kettle and Fire before fully lau...

ChatGPT 4o Image Generation replaces your $10,000 Ad Agency (Expert Demo)

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Jacob Posel where he explains his viral method for creating professional ads using ChatGPT 4o and reference images. Jacob demon...

Build $1000/day cash-flowing startup on beehiiv (here's how)

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Build your business with beehiiv: https://www.beehiiv.com/greg-isenberg?utm_campaign=Q22025-greg-isenberg-partnership&utm_medium=influencer&ut...

I challenged Manus AI to find $1M+ AI Startup Ideas - It Actually Delivered

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host I test Manus AI's ability to function as an AI co-founder by asking it to develop a million-dollar business idea focused on AI. ...

If I wanted to build $1M+ AI startup in 2025, I'd do this

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I chat with Andrew Wilkinson, Co-Founder of Tiny, as we discuss investment and startup ideas in the current AI landscape. We explore how AI...

How he finds $1M+ CPG startup ideas before anyone else using Ahrefs and Manus AI

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Ashwinn Krishnaswamy, an expert in launching and growing consumer brands, where we discuss how he evaluates market opportunities and c...

The best way to build an audience in 2025 (My 4-Step System)

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How to build an audience in 2025: https://www.startupempire.co/build-an-audienceI’m joined by Jonathan Courtney to jam on how to  build an audience...

Model Context Protocol (MCP), clearly explained

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Ras Mic to explain MCPs. Mic breaks down how MCPs essentially standardize  how LLMs connect with external tools and services. While L...

Manus AI replaces your AI tech stack? (Full Demo)

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Min Choi to test if Manus AI can replace your AI tech stack. Throughout the episode, we test Manus AI's capabilities by asking it to c...

Launch a $1M+ Startup tomorrow (3 Data-Backed Market Trends)

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Im joined by Cody Schneider to jam on 3 trends/business ideas that will blow your mind. We analyze three main trends: the "buy it for life" movement (...

My honest review of AI Product Designer backed by Y-Combinator (v0 Users Need to See This)

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I test Polymet AI, an AI product designer tool, by creating a YouTube analytics prediction SaaS concept inspired by a viral tweet abo...

How I find $130K/month AI SaaS Opportunities hiding in plain sight

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I share my exact framework for identifying profitable AI SaaS business opportunities by focusing on manual workflows that could be aut...

I Built a $10M AI Startup as a College Dropout (Exact Strategy That Worked)

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Park, founder of Jenny AI, details his step-by-step approach to building a profitable AI startup that reached $10 million in annual recurring re...

My Secret Framework for Building $1M Products

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode  features Jake Knapp (creator of the Design Sprint), Jonathan Courtney (Founder and CEO of AJ & Smart). We explore how to evalu...

Perplexity vs ChatGPT "Deep Research" For Startup Ideas Shocked Me

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get Greg’s Deep research research notes: https://www.gregisenberg.com/deep-research-ideasI compare in real-time ChatGPT's and Perplexity's deep rese...

7 validated startup ideas that will make $100K/month (and how to grow them)

17 Feb 2025

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 ...

The Actual Process Behind a $10.5K/Month Directory Website

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get the exact system used to build profitable local directories: https://www.gregisenberg.com/directoryThe episode features Frey Chu explaining his me...

The Step-by-Step Plan to Go From $3M to $10M+

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ayman Al-Abdullah, former CEO of AppSumo, shares his framework for scaling businesses from seven to nine figures. The conversation fo...