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I built an AI startup in 65 minutes (using ChatGPT, Leonardo AI, Kling AI, ElevenLabs)

2025-02-05 Science & Technology
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Greg's step-by-step guide to building a startup using AI workflows: https://www.gregisenberg.com/ai-startup In this episode, Omar Choudhry, a serial entrepreneur, shares the exact prompting sequences he uses to combineChatGPT, Leonardo AI, Kling AI, ElevenLabs to create products people actually want to buy. Watch us build a custom avatar business live. You'll learn the exact process: from crafting the perfect prompts in ChatGPT, to generating images in Leonardo AI, to animating with Kling AI, all the way to automated fulfillment with Printful. This isn't theory - it's a complete blueprint you can copy today. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and overview 04:09 - Technical, Audience, and Cultural Shifts 09:59 - Explanation of sequential prompting 14:02 - How to create an AI Avatar using ChatGPT and Leonardo AI 26:06 - Startup Idea 1: Custom AI Greeting Cards 36:30 - Teenie Tales MVP showcase 42:57 - How to animate AI Avatar’s using Kling AI 52:37 - Startup Idea 2: Personalized AI Sticker’s Key Points: • Detailed walkthrough of creating AI avatars using sequential prompting across multiple AI tools • Exploration of business opportunities in personalized greeting cards and educational materials • Discussion of automated workflows combining ChatGPT, Leonardo AI, and Kling AI • Integration strategies with print-on-demand services like Printful for physical products 1) The Big Shift in Business Models: Traditional path: • Raising VC $$$ • Years to launch • Large teams • Office space needed New AI-First path: • Build instantly • Low cost • Zero employees • Remote-first 2) The Sequential Prompting Framework Omar's genius method: • Use ChatGPT to create prompts • Feed prompts to specialized AI tools • Chain outputs together • Build user-friendly frontend Example flow: ChatGPT → Leonardo AI → Kling AI → 11Labs 3) Business Idea #1: AI-First Greeting Cards The $400M Moonpig-killer: • Upload photos → Get AI avatars • Generate personalized scenes • Add animation & voice • Print physical cards Monetization: • $7-10 per card • $10-15 monthly subs • Gift upsells 4) Business Idea #2: Educational AI Stickers Target market: Schools & Teachers The product: • Custom teacher avatars • Personalized student stickers • Achievement celebrations • Classroom decorations Distribution: • Direct mail to principals • School district partnerships 5) The Technical Stack Tools needed: • ChatGPT for prompts • Leonardo AI for images • Remove.bg for backgrounds • Printful API for fulfillment • Zapier/Make for automation CAC potential: $15/customer 6) Marketing Strategy Guerrilla tactics: • Find faculty directories • Create custom samples • Direct mail campaigns • Social media DM outreach • Leverage virality in schools Pro Tip: Start manual, perfect the process, then automate! 7) BONUS INSIGHT The real opportunity isn't just in the tools - it's in the UX layer on top. Build specific solutions for specific problems. Create branded experiences. Make it dead simple to use. The tools are commodities. The experience is the moat. Notable Quotes: "We're building full workflows today using AI avatars. I'm going to have a ton of business ideas that you can start immediately with zero employees." - Omar "By the end of this episode, you'll be able to assemble an AI SaaS product that can literally print you cash." - Omar 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: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND OMAR ON SOCIAL 5 Day Sprint - Build with AI: https://www.skool.com/5-day-sprint/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omarchoudhry/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/OmarChoudhry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarchoudhry/?originalSubdomain=uk

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@CognitoApps 2025-02-06

whoever wants the prompt used to generate AI characters Step 1: Customizable Parameters Using the image and info below, I want you to fill in the data wherever it’s blank after the colon. Write your answer in brackets. • Character Name (e.g., Siyana): • Character Age (e.g., 6): • Character Gender (Female/Male): • Hairstyle (Choose from: Pixie Cut, Buzz Cut, Crew Cut, Bob Cut, Shag, Lob, Layered Cut, Undercut, French Bob, V-Cut, U-Cut, Feathered Cut, Curly Bob, Beach Waves, Afro, Ringlets, Spiral Curls, Classic Bun, Top Knot, Chignon, Braided Bun, Messy Bun, Classic Braid, French Braid, Dutch Braid, Fishtail Braid, Cornrows, High Ponytail, Low Ponytail, Side Ponytail, Braided Ponytail, Bubble Ponytail, Pompadour, Quiff, Slick Back, Side Part, Mohawk, Dreadlocks, Man Bun, Emo Cut, Mullet, Straight Across Bangs, Side-Swept Bangs, Curtain Bangs, Wispy Bangs, Blunt Bangs): • Hair Color (Choose from: Black, Brown, Blonde, Auburn, Red, Gray, White, Silver, Platinum Blonde, Golden Blonde, Strawberry Blonde, Light Brown, Dark Brown, Chestnut, Burgundy, Blue, Green, Pink, Purple, Orange, Multicolored): • Skin Tone (Choose from: Fair, Light, Medium, Olive, Tan, Bronze, Dark, Deep, Alabaster, Porcelain, Ivory, Beige, Sand, Golden, Caramel, Honey, Chestnut, Espresso, Cocoa, Chocolate, Ebony, Almond, Warm Beige): • Accessories (e.g., Glasses, Headband, etc.): • Outfit Upper Body (e.g., T-shirt, Blouse, Jacket): • Upper Clothing Color (e.g., Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink, Purple, etc.): • Outfit Lower Body (e.g., Skirt, Pants, Shorts): • Lower Clothing Color (e.g., Black, White, Brown, Gray, etc.): • Facial Expression (e.g., Cheerful, Serious, Thoughtful, Excited, Playful, etc.): • Action (e.g., Dancing, Playing, Smiling, Reading, Jumping, etc.): Step 2: Essential Guidelines Generate a character description using the following structure. Replace all placeholders with the chosen values, leaving the rest of the text intact. Character Description Template: [Character Name], a [Character Age] year old [Character Gender], with [Hairstyle], [Hair Color], [Facial Expression], and a [Skin Tone] complexion, [wearing Accessories if applicable]. Dressed in an outfit featuring a [Upper Clothing Color] [Outfit Upper Body] and [Lower Clothing Color] [Outfit Lower Body]. They [Action] on a whimsical background suitable for [Character Gender], in 3D Pixar Animation Style.

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@YourImpactInvestor 2025-02-05

the guerrilla marketing strategy of grabbing profile pics, turning them into AI stickers, and dm’ing potential customers is such a creative growth hack! reminds me that good marketing is all about making people smile

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@GregIsenberg 2025-02-05

omar is back! like/comment/subscribe to show you care, say whatsup and to get more of this in your feed

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@c.athompson9280 2025-02-05

Omar is back looking happy to be on the pod again. I like this guy so talented but so humble.

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@GroveGalaxy 2025-02-05

Omar is the best guest ever pure business ideas 💡. He is like the hustler every young guy or girl wants to be. Pls invite him more , he is a Rockstar and the best dad ever

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@TessRobinson 2025-02-06

Love your stuff Greg! Thanks Omar, brilliant pod.

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@indranilmaiti842 2025-03-02

I have started making this. The frontemd is ready. Super excited to give this a shape🎉

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@grantcramerim 2025-04-25

Omar is an exciting weapon! He loves what he does & it's infectious! Thanks Greg!

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@CLNFlorida 2025-04-17

This guy awesome thanks so much, Thanks for the podcast greg and thank Omar always giving out gems

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@micheleparry123 2025-02-17

I've listened to this episode a dozen times - completely amazing! Thank you for delivering high-quality ideas and guests.

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