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 opportunities Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro01:46 Startup Idea 1: AI-Generated UGC Ads 16:10 Startup Idea 2: AI Infographic Generator 21:14 Startup Idea 3: AI Journaling App 30:10 Startup Idea 4: Novel DTC products 36:39 Startup Idea 5: Creator Business Model 2.044:13 Startup Idea 6: AI Receptionist  1) AI-Generated UGC Ads • Use AI avatars + scripts to create UGC-style ads at scale• Test 100s of variations quickly and cheaply• Use for paid ads AND organic social content• Huge arbitrage opportunity right now How to distribute:• Run as Facebook ads to conversion event• Post across multiple burner accounts on TikTok/Reels 2) AI Infographic Generator • 9,000 searches/month for "AI infographic generator"• Turn blog posts into visually appealing infographics• Save time and money for businesses Distribution:• SEO - exact match domain already acquired• B2B sales - infographics proven to increase engagement 3) AI Journaling App • 8,100 searches/month, trending up fast• Voice recording + transcription + AI insights• Daily habit tracking + ability to query past entries Growth strategy:• Partner with journaling YouTubers (200+ videos, affiliate commissions)• TikTok/Instagram influencer sponsorships 4) Creator Business Model 2.0 • Short-form content → Lead magnet → Email list → Long-form YouTube• Monetize through ads, sponsorships, and newsletter• Scale to multiple channels/niches Pro tip: Use community to ideate products for your audience 5/ AI Receptionist • Huge demand, especially for specific industries (dentists, etc.)• Answers FAQs, schedules appointments, integrates with CRMs• Outperforms human receptionists in many cases Target market: Local businesses struggling to hire front desk staff 6) Novel DTC products • Create daily-use products with novel formats (e.g., toothpaste cubes)• Focus on "clean living" trends• Design for TikTok virality Key: Make it a consumable for repeat purchases 7) AI-powered outbound calls • Use APIs like VAPI for managing calls• Applications: Lead qualification, debt collection, appointment reminders• Massive efficiency gains for businesses Tip: Don't reinvent the wheel - find existing categories and remix with AI Remember: Don't try to be too creative. Find validated markets and apply new tech to solve old problems better, faster, cheaper. Want more free ideas? I collect the best ideas from the pod and give them to you for free in a database. Most of them cost $0 to start (my fav) Get access: https://www.gregisenberg.com/30startupideas Work with me and my team: LCA — world’s best product design firm to build apps, websites and brands people love. https://latecheckout.agency/ BoringAds — ads agency that will build you profitable ad campaigns http://boringads.com/ BoringMarketing — SEO agency and tools to get your organic customers http://boringmarketing.com/ Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.startupempire.co Stop Building Websites That Look Good But Don’t Sell: https://www.designscientist.com/design-store?b=https://www.designscientist.com/ FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND CODY ON SOCIALCody’s startup: https://www.swellai.com/X/Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/5fjdn8d7LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/28e89f5r