Join us for an engaging conversation with Dani Grant, Co-Founder and CEO of Jam.Dev, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities
1) K-pop style factories for unicorn startup hires• Target: Specialized roles like first growth marketer or dev evangelist• Idea: Train people specifically for these high-demand positions• Monetization: Startups pay premium for ready-to-go talent• Key insight: Flips coding bootcamp model on its head
2) Bounty program for dev evangelism• Pre-hire solution for startups• Deliverables: Docs, tutorials, starter repos, videos• Workers: Junior devs worldwide• Edge over Fiverr: Higher quality bar, specialized reviews
3) Let millennials invest in VC funds• Create a shadow LP for public access to top VC funds• Target: 25-year-olds wanting to invest $100 in A16Z’s fund• Caveat: Likely won't work due to VC resistance• Food for thought: What else do millennials want to invest in?
4) "So Far Sounds" for X• Inspired by SoFar Sounds' successful model• Format: 3 short talks (comedy, science, etc.) in 60 mins• Key: High-quality, curated experiences• Insight: Events industry ripe for innovation
5) Dani’s advice for startup founders• Choose an idea you'll love for 10-20 years• Ensure it's fascinating enough to discuss constantly• Have a rough idea of the "idea maze" ahead• Consider how the business type will shape your lifestyle• Bonus insight: "Moats are dead. Brand is the only moat."
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Dani’s startup ideas: https://www.notion.so/b598df2c46ac4969af1ac28553d82411?pvs=21
Jam.Dev's pitch deck: deck.jam.dev
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Episode Timestamps: 0:00 Intro03:21 Startup Idea 1: K-pop style factories for unicorn startup hires13:15 Startup Idea 2: Bounty program for dev evangelism16:36 Startup Idea 3: Let millennials invest in VC funds19:49 Startup Idea 4: "So Far Sounds" for X25:11 Dani’s advice for startup founders
