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VideoTemplate.AI

For: Busy content creators and marketing teams needing consistent video output

Buildability

The Problem

Video creators spend hours recreating similar workflows, effects, and templates for each video, reducing their ability to scale content production

The Solution

Marketplace of pre-built video templates, presets, and workflows specifically designed for viral short-form content, organized by industry and style

Why Now?

AI democratizing content creation means more creators entering space but lacking production expertise; successful creators like Roberto prove templates enable speed without sacrificing quality

Build MVP in 7 Days

Day 1

Create 10 high-quality Premiere Pro templates

Day 2

Build simple upload/download website

Day 3

Get 3 mid-tier creators to test and provide feedback

Day 4

Set up basic payment processing

Day 5

Launch with free tier to gather users

How to Validate

Survey creators about biggest time-wasters in workflow

Offer Roberto's templates as lead magnet to test demand

Partner with one successful creator for exclusive templates

Test willingness to pay with pre-orders before building

Revenue Model

Subscription for template library access + marketplace commissions for creator-made templates

Competitive Moat

Network effects as more creators contribute templates, quality curation becomes competitive advantage

Risks to Consider

Platform lock-in (Premiere vs Resolve vs others)Creators preferring custom work over templatesCopyright and licensing issues with template sharing