The Startup Ideas Podcast

4 profitable startups from the founder of exploding topics


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Join us for an engaging conversation with Brian Dean, Co-Founder of Exploding Topics I, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities

1) AI Content Updater for Publishers 
• Automatically finds & updates outdated content
• Fixes broken links, outdated stats, irrelevant info
• Integrates with CMS for seamless updates
• Target: Large publishers with 1000s of posts
•  Potential: $1k-$10k/month per enterprise client 

2) Uber Black of Meal Delivery 
•  Chef-prepared, high-end meals ($50-$75 per meal)
• Beautifully presented, like an "Apple product"
• Target: Tech cities with high-income professionals
• Potential: Multi-million dollar business in select markets
• Key insight: There's always a market for premium versions

3)ADHD Brand & Community 
• Position ADHD as a potential superpower
• Create content, products, and community
• Start with social media to build audience
• Expand into apps, tools, coaching services
• Opportunity: No clear market leader in ADHD space yet
• Pro tip: Name it after a historical figure with ADHD

4) Content Repurposing Service 
• Turn blog posts into videos, podcasts, newsletters
• Target: Content marketers at larger brands
• Pricing: Per-update model to avoid subscription fatigue
• Potential: 8-figure agency if executed well

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Episode Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
02:11 Startup Idea 1: AI Content Updater for Publishers
08:25 Startup Idea 2: Uber Black of Meal Delivery 
18:08 Startup Idea 3: ADHD Brand & Community 
26:28 Startup Idea 4: Content Repurposing Service

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