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American Short-Form Soap Opera Platform
For: Americans who consume reality TV, soap operas, and addictive short-form content
The Problem
American audiences crave dramatic, addictive content but existing options are either too long or too high-quality/expensive to binge
The Solution
Platform producing cheesy, dramatic English soap operas in 90-second episodes optimized for binge consumption
Why Now?
Short-form video dominant format, attention spans shortening, production costs lower than ever
Build MVP in 7 Days
Script 10 episodes of dramatic story
Film with basic equipment and actors
Edit into 90-second episodes
Upload to TikTok and YouTube
Track engagement and completion rates
How to Validate
Revenue Model
Ad revenue from free viewing, premium subscriptions to unlock episodes faster, virtual gifts/tips
Competitive Moat
Content library, audience engagement, production efficiency, platform network effects
Risks to Consider
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