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

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. The system analyzes Y Combinator startups and Reddit trends to identify opportunities, ultimately recommending an AI-powered micro-consulting platform for small businesses. Manus delivers a comprehensive business proposal including market validation, pricing strategy, and even designs a functional landing page. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - Initial Prompt: Ideas for $1M Startup in 18 Months 03:12 - Manus AI Processing Prompt 05:22 - Alternative Use Cases of Manus AI 12:11 - Results from First Prompt 14:16 - Prompt 2: Focus on Niche Startup Opportunities 16:43 - Results from Second Prompt 22:11 - Prompt 3: Validate Ideas with data and trend analysis 25:57 - Prompt 4: Refining data and trend analysis 27:58 - Prompt 5: Creating a Landing Page with Manus 33:20 - Reviewing results from Business Proposal 36:32 - Results from Fifth Prompt 38:22 - Final Thoughts on Manus AI and Startup Ideas Key Points: • I explore Manus AI's multi-agent capabilities to generate a viable startup idea that could make $1 million in 18 months • Manus AI analyzes YC's latest batch, Reddit trends, and market opportunities to identify niche AI business concepts • The AI recommends "AI-powered micro-consulting for SMBs" as the most promising opportunity • Manus creates a complete business proposal including landing page design, pricing strategy, and go-to-market plan 1) I challenged Manus AI (a multi-agent AI system) to develop a complete business plan for an AI startup that could make $1M in 18 months. The goal: See if AI can identify REAL market trends and opportunities better than humans can. 2) What makes Manus different from ChatGPT? • Multi-agent capabilities (can browse while chatting) • Can analyze multiple sources simultaneously • Performs complex research tasks independently • Creates actual code/designs, not just concepts 3) The COOLEST use cases Greg discovered while testing Manus: • Converting unstructured data into organized tables • Analyzing financial reports like a JP Morgan analyst • Contract review (saving $1500+ lawyer fees) • Creating highlight reels from podcast audio • Building websites from scratch 4) The AI identified these KEY TRENDS in the AI startup landscape: • Vertical-specific AI solutions for regulated industries • AI agents for specialized workflows • Infrastructure tools helping others deploy AI • No-code/low-code AI accessibility solutions 5) The WINNING IDEA Manus proposed: "Spark Console AI" - an AI-powered micro-consulting platform for small businesses. The problem it solves? SMBs need expert consulting but can't afford $150-500/hour traditional services. The solution? $49-500/month AI consulting agents. 6) What impressed me most: Manus VALIDATED the idea with ACTUAL DATA: • 47% growth in r/smallbusiness subscribers • Direct quotes from Reddit showing pain points: "I'd love expert advice but can't justify $200 consultants" "Generic AI tools don't understand my industry challenges" 7) Manus even built a COMPLETE landing page with: • Eye-catching design • Lead generation forms • Interactive business assessment • Pricing tiers All without Greg needing to write a single line of code! 8) The LIMITATIONS Greg found: • You still need to ask the right questions • It's more like a "junior employee" than a true co-founder • Takes 10-15 minutes for complex tasks • You need to push back on some recommendations 9) My takeaway: We're entering an era where the COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE isn't coding ability - it's knowing which QUESTIONS to ask AI. The winners will be those who can identify trends and direct AI to build solutions that ride those tailwinds. Notable Quotes: "In a world where anyone could create software... figuring out what is the brand, what is the landing page, what is the product, and what is the trend... is gonna help you actually build a business, not just build a product." - Greg LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products 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 FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter:   / gregisenberg   Instagram:   / gregisenberg   LinkedIn:   / gisenberg