The Startup Ideas Podcast

The best businesses are built at the intersection of emerging technology, community, and real human needs.

Validate mobile app concepts before building by creating polished demo videos that can go viral on social media

Solo developers and entrepreneurs testing app ideas in competitive markets

24 hours for concept to validation

What Success Looks Like

A concept video that generates significant social engagement (400K+ views, hundreds of signups) proving market demand before investing weeks in development

Steps to Execute

Build basic concept with AI tools in 6-24 hours focusing on novel interaction patterns

Add polished animations and micro-interactions (searching states, transitions, etc.)

Record high-quality demo video showing key user flows

Post on Twitter/social with clear value proposition

Set up landing page with waitlist before posting

Monitor engagement metrics and signup conversion rates

Decide whether to build full app based on response

Checklist

Concept shows clear differentiation from existing apps

Animations feel smooth and intentional, not generic

Video clearly demonstrates core value proposition

Landing page is ready before social posting

Demo focuses on most novel/interesting interaction

Video quality is high enough to not look AI-generated

Inputs Needed

Clear app concept with unique angle
AI coding tool access (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.)
Basic understanding of the target market
Social media account with some following
Landing page builder access

Outputs

Polished concept video
Social media engagement metrics
Waitlist signup numbers
Qualitative feedback from potential users
Go/no-go decision on full development

Example

“Developer creates Apple Notes meets calorie tracking concept. First version gets 7 likes. Adds animated 'searching' state, gradient effects, and source citations in 6 hours. Second version gets 400K+ views and 800 signups, validating demand for full development.”