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The Startup Ideas Podcast

Greg Isenbergwww.gregisenberg.com
Get your creative juices flowing with The Startup Ideas Podcast. Published twice a week, we bring you free startup ideas to inspire your next venture. Hosted by Greg Isenberg, CEO of Late Checkout and former advisor to Reddit and TikTok. Subscribe so you don't miss out. For more startup ideas, we created a database of 30+ startup ideas you can take at https://gregisenberg.com/30startupideas

Episodes

3 Community-Based Products Doing It Right with April MacLean

Today Greg is joined by April MacLean, Late Checkout's community designer and fountain of wisdom on all things community. In this episode, Greg and April talk about 3 community-based products that have it figured out. ►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community, creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusive episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free. https://latecheckout.substack.com FIND ME ON SOCIAL: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gre...

Feb 23, 202350 minEp. 66

Becoming a Superhuman with Emerson Spartz

Today Greg is joined by Emerson Spartz, the founder of the viral media company Dose and the founder of MuggleNet, a Harry Potter fansite. In this episode, Greg and Emerson talk about how to become a super-learner and a high-impact billionaire. ►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community, creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusive episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free. https://latecheckout.substack.com FIND ME ON SOCIAL: Twitte...

Feb 16, 202356 minEp. 65

AI App Ideas that make Millions with Danny Postma

Today Greg is joined by Danny Postma, a full-stack developer whose build AI apps like This Model Does Not Exist, Profile Picture AI and Headlime which was acquired by Conversion.ai in 2020. In this episode, Greg and Danny talk about app ideas powered by AI that could make millions in the next five years. ►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community, creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusive episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally fre...

Feb 09, 202346 minEp. 64

Making Millions Through Memes with Chris Josephs

Today Greg is joined by Chris Josephs of Autopilot, an app that lets you automate your investment portfolio by copying top-notch traders like Nancy Pelosi and Warren Buffett. In this episode, Greg and Chris break down how Autopilot got to the top of the charts in the App Store by using memes to grow and audience. ►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community, creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusive episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's to...

Feb 02, 202346 minEp. 63

Generating Wealth by Doing Micro Private Equity with Brent Beshore

Today Greg is joined by Brent Beshore of Permanent Equity. In this episode, you'll learn why you don't need a Finance degree to generate wealth as an investor. ►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community, creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusive episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free. https://latecheckout.substack.com FIND ME ON SOCIAL: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ T...

Jan 26, 202350 minEp. 62

Why a Gamer Mindset Can Change Your Life and Business with Nicolas Cole and Dickie Bush

Today Greg is joined by the founders of Ship 30 for 30. In this episode, you'll hear how to stop worrying about being 'cringe' on Twitter and start developing a writing habit that pays off in your business and in your life. ►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community, creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusive episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free. https://latecheckout.substack.com FIND ME ON SOCIAL: Twitter: https://twitter.c...

Jan 19, 202356 minEp. 61

Sahil Lavingia Gets Radically Honest

Today, Greg is joined by Sahil Lavingia, the founder of Gumroad. Sahil told himself he's going to start being totally honest in 2023 and he doesn't hold back in this conversation. ►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community, creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusive episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free. https://latecheckout.substack.com FIND ME ON SOCIAL: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram...

Jan 12, 202350 minEp. 60

Reflecting on a crazy 2022

In this episode, I talk about the biggest winners and losers in 2022 as well as my own personal biggest wins and loses. I'm speaking from the heart with this one and telling some stories I've never told before. ►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community, creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusive episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free. https://latecheckout.substack.com FIND ME ON SOCIAL: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbe...

Jan 05, 202324 minEp. 59

Building Big Businesses with Creators with Emily Herrera

Today, Greg is joined by Em Herrera, an investor at Night Ventures. In this conversation, Greg and Em talk about how content creators and startups can amplify each other through partnerships. ►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community, creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusive episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free. https://latecheckout.substack.com FIND ME ON SOCIAL: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https...

Dec 29, 202257 minEp. 58

Wealth Building: Sweaty Startup to Real Estate Investor with Nick Huber

►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community, creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusive episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free. https://latecheckout.substack.com FIND ME ON SOCIAL: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gregisenberg LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE: Production Team: https://www.bigoceanpodcasting.com Nick Huber: https://sweatystartup.com/ https...

Dec 22, 202252 minEp. 57

Why Every Creator Should Have a Newsletter with Austin Rief

►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community, creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusive episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free. https://latecheckout.substack.com FIND ME ON SOCIAL: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gregisenberg LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE: Production Team: https://www.bigoceanpodcasting.com Austin Rief: https://twitter.com/austin_rief...

Dec 15, 202251 minEp. 56

Money, Wealth, and Personal Holding Companies with Michael Karnjanaprakorn

Today, Greg is joined by Michael Karnjanaprakorn, the founder of Skillshare and Otis. He's now taking time off to think and write about life, money and personal holding companies. In this episode, Greg and Mike talk about the thing Mike is *most* uncomfortable talking about: money. ►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community, creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusive episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free. https://latecheckout...

Dec 08, 202248 minEp. 55

How Writers Can Be More Productive Using AI with Ben Tossell

Today, Greg is joined by Ben Tossell, the founder of Makerpad, which democratized software development through no-code. In this episode Ben and Greg talk about how writers should be using AI to become more creative, more productive, and more efficient. ►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community, creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusive episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free. https://latecheckout.substack.com FIND ME ON SOCIA...

Nov 30, 202243 minEp. 54

Building the Right Product, At the Right Time, For the Right People with Jack Butcher

Are you ready for the next iteration of Where It Happens? Greg Isenberg is now the host of the podcast, which will be focused on catching up with incredible guests at the intersection of community, commerce, and content. Today, Greg is joined by Jack Butcher, the founder of Visualize Value, which offers community and content for building independent income on the internet. In this episode Jack tells Greg how he pivoted from the chaos of running an agency to building products for a community he u...

Nov 23, 202259 minEp. 53

Writing, Religion, and Walt Disney with David Perell

Are you ready for the next iteration of Where It Happens? Greg Isenberg is now the host of the podcast, which will be focused on catching up with incredible guests at the intersection of community, commerce, and content. Today, Greg is joined by David Perell, writer and founder of Write of Passage, where students learn a step-by-step method for publishing quality content and distributing ideas, leading to unexpected opportunities and increased serendipity in their work and life. In this episode,...

Nov 16, 202253 minEp. 52

Keeping it Real with Danny Trinh

Are you ready for the next iteration of Where It Happens? Greg Isenberg is now the host of the podcast, which will be focused on catching up with incredible guests at the intersection of community, commerce, and content. Today, Greg is joined by Danny Trinh, a new product designer at Snapchat, who learned to build with Greg through shared suffering and triumphs. Together they share the importance of maintaining a beginner's mindset, offer their lessons learned for the next generation, and explai...

Oct 11, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 51

The Laws of Community Building with Natalie Ellis

Why are you waiting to build your community? In today's episode, we explain why the time is now to start creating, share the five tests to prove community exists, share how to have community members engage with one another, and so much more. Hosts Sahil Bloom & Greg Isenberg, are joined by Natalie Ellis, a self-taught entrepreneur who bootstrapped her way to a community-based company that generates over $6 million per year in recurring revenue. You won't want to miss this episode. ►► Want mo...

Sep 22, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 50

How To Monetize On YouTube With Harley Morenstein

Are you watching your window of opportunity pass by? Today we share why you need to start now to create success, explore the lessons you will learn the hard way, and unpack how YouTube continues to disrupt industries. Hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by Harley Morenstein, another member of the “Montreal Mafia,” who created the YouTube sensation Epic Meal Time. Together they discuss how the internet has shrunk the window of acceptability, offer advice on why content creators must ch...

Sep 15, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 49

Investing in Mental Health & Embracing Vulnerability with Andy Dunn

Are you being honest with yourself? In today’s episode, we get vulnerable while sharing how upbringing impacts entrepreneurship, unpack why mental health is critical for businesses, and share the importance of embracing vulnerability. Host Sahil Bloom is joined by guest Andy Dunn, the co-founder of Bonobos, and the author of Burn Rate . Together they discuss the five buckets of wealth, share why you need to accept when you're wrong, and finally, they place their bets on the future of Direct-to-c...

Sep 08, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 48

Building a Mini Berkshire Hathaway

Are you ready to buy the business that will finance your future? Today we share the secret to generating wealth through acquisitions, explain why you need to invest for the long term, and teach the art of the deal. Hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by the founders of Enduring Ventures, Xavier Helgesen and Sieva Kozinsky, who are building the modern Berkshire Hathaway. Xavier and Sieva share the origin stories that shaped them into blue-collar entrepreneurs and explain why QSBS creat...

Sep 01, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 47

Winning at Startups and the Future of Culture

How do you lose millions, hire hundreds, raise millions, and sell companies by 30? Today Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg unpack why VC & PR can both save you and kill you, share why the greatest entrepreneurs live slowly, divulge the secret to winning every negotiation, and unpack Greg's viral tweet around building startups. Later in the episode, our hosts are joined by Tom McLeod, the 5x serial entrepreneur who helped build over 15 profitable iPhone apps. He is now solving the problem of how ...

Aug 25, 20221 hr 12 minEp. 46

Investor Psychology & Trading on the Future With Raoul Pal

Do you have what it takes to grow your investments from good to great? Today we share why Web3 will be the best investment in your lifetime, explain how India is the future of the internet, and explore the depth of knowledge needed to trade successfully. Hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by guest Raoul Pal, a former Goldman Sachs investment banker turned entrepreneur, who founded Real Vision and Exponential Age Asset Management. Raoul divulges the secret to becoming a special invest...

Aug 18, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 45

How Building in Space Will Improve Life on Earth with Delian Asparouhov

Are you stuck creating on the couch? In today's episode, we explain how one small group can change the world, debate whether these people need to meet in real life, and Delian shares why he feels start-ups must hire based on merit. Hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by guest Delian Asparouhov, principal at the Founders Fund and co-founder of Varda. Delian explains the secret to running a billion-dollar fund while simultaneously launching his first company, shares his take on where th...

Aug 11, 20221 hrEp. 44

Creativity Unlocks with Tom Green

Is your content holding you back? In today's episode, we explain why authenticity is critical to the future of content creation, share how to overcome burnout, and divulge the secret to being the G.O.A.T at everything you do! Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by guest Tom Green, host of the first real podcast and a world-class comedian. Tom explains how to take your audience on a journey, shares the future of podcasting, and offers insight from his personal experience for the next generat...

Aug 04, 202259 minEp. 43

How To Pick Startup Winners With Jason Calacanis

Are you ready to start angel investing? In today's episode, we share the secret to creating long-term wealth, explain how to become a “sophisticated” investor, and discuss the downsides of crypto. Hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by guest Jason Calacanis, the creator behind the All-In Podcast, a serial angel investor, and a leading entrepreneurial author. Jason explains the entrance costs to investing, shares why people need to validate their research, and then everyone places thei...

Jul 28, 20221 hr 16 minEp. 42

Betting Big on Web3 with Li Jin

Crypto is still the future, are you in or out? Today we discuss why the crypto market needed a reset, explain how to hack back your creativity, and divulge the secret to picking investments in a down market. Hosts Greg Isenberg and Sahil Bloom are joined by guest Li Jin, the mastermind behind the “passion economy,” the co-founder of Variant, and a fundraising savant, who was able to raise her first fund during the onset of the pandemic. Li shares the lesson investors (hopefully) learned from the...

Jul 21, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 41

The Metaverse & How It Will Change the World with Matthew Ball

Will the Metaverse replace the internet? Today's guest brings in a diverse background at the intersection of technology, society, and creativity to help us answer this question and sort the signal from the noise. In this episode, we explore the secret to success, examine how the Metaverse will revolutionize the world, and predict just how this new world will look. Host Sahil Bloom is joined by guest Matthew Ball; the CEO of Epyllion, a managing partner at Ball Metaverse Research, and a thought l...

Jul 14, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 40

Bootstrapping Through a Bear Market with Noah Kagan

Are you trying to grow your side project from hobby to profession? In today’s episode we examine how building has changed in 2022, share why so many entrepreneurs fall into the same trap, and divulge the secret to scaling a profitable business without VC funding. Hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by guest Noah Kagan, CEO and founder of AppSumo, who was able to build his company with negative Net Working Capital. Noah shares the critical mistakes that led him to succeed, offers insig...

Jul 07, 20221 hrEp. 39

How To Create Your Own Luck With Julien Smith

Are you or your business stuck between a rock and a hard place? In today’s episode, we explore why suffering actually makes you stronger, divulge the secret to getting your business started, and share how you can make your own luck. Hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by guest Julien Smith , a NYT bestselling author turned founder ( Practice.do | Breather ), who raised more than $250M for his first venture. Julien shares his personal underdog story, how entrepreneurship is never as pe...

Jun 30, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 38

How To Build A Brand Of The Future

Storytelling is the future of the brand building. How are you telling your story? In this episode, we explore what today's successful companies have in common, why brand is everything, and how to create a network from scratch. Hosts Sahil Bloom & Greg Isenberg are joined by guest Nick Saltarelli, an experienced entrepreneur and co-founder at Midday Squares, the brand that gave the world functional chocolate. Nick is unapologetically himself, and today he offers his raw insight into why every...

Jun 23, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 37