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AI Content Format Productizer

For: Social media users who want to create viral content easily

Buildability

The Problem

Viral AI content formats exist but require multiple tools and technical knowledge to create (ChatGPT + Hedra + editing skills)

The Solution

Single-app solution that productizes specific viral content formats, making them accessible through simple mobile interface

Why Now?

AI models are powerful enough, viral content patterns are identifiable, mobile users want easy content creation tools

Build MVP in 7 Days

Day 1

Identify one viral content format currently trending

Day 2

Create simple mobile app with 4-screen flow

Day 3

Integrate necessary AI APIs (ChatGPT, image generation, etc.)

Day 4

Add basic sharing functionality

Day 5

Launch on app stores

How to Validate

Create manual versions of the content format and test engagement

Build simple web version before mobile app

Test different viral formats to see which converts best

Measure conversion from viral content views to app downloads

Revenue Model

Freemium with weekly subscriptions ($3-20/week), ads for free users, premium features for subscribers

Competitive Moat

Speed of identifying and productizing new viral formats before others

Risks to Consider

Viral formats may be short-lived trendsAI API costs could be prohibitiveLegal issues with celebrity/copyrighted contentPlatform algorithm changes could kill distribution

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