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Specialized AI Agent Marketplace

For: SMB owners who need automation but lack technical skills

Buildability

The Problem

Businesses know they need AI but don't know how to build or deploy agents for their specific industry needs

The Solution

Marketplace of pre-built, industry-specific AI agents (real estate, legal, healthcare, etc.) that can be deployed instantly

Why Now?

AI tools are democratized, businesses are desperate for automation, and technical talent is expensive

Build MVP in 7 Days

Day 1

Pick one industry (e.g., real estate)

Day 2

Build one agent (lead qualification)

Day 3

Create simple deployment interface

Day 4

Test with 5 potential customers

How to Validate

Survey 50 businesses in target industry
Pre-sell before building
Partner with one consultant for initial distribution

Revenue Model

Monthly SaaS subscriptions per agent deployed, plus marketplace commission

Competitive Moat

Industry expertise and specific workflow knowledge that's hard to replicate

Risks to Consider

AI tools changing too rapidlyIndustry regulationsCompetition from big tech

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