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$900K SaaS Insights, ConvertKit’s $30M Strategy, and an AI Tool for Instant YouTube Videos
Chris Bulen & Daniel Ebohon
August 26, 2025
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Today: 6 successful startups in 6 very different categories!
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The Quick Brew - Make YouTube Videos with AI
(Pre-revenue) Why pay thousands of dollars for a YouTube video when you can use this easy-to-use AI platform to both generate your YouTube scripts and videos with a few prompts.
This tool was launched in 2024 and it is VC funded.
The Game Changer - Open hardware for e-ink
(Pre-revenue) Forget sluggish e-ink. This fast, low-latency tool displays up to 13" at 75 Hz with sub-100 ms latency—fast enough for coding, hacking, or even gaming on paper-like screens. Built for makers, hackers, and minimalists.
This tool was launched in 2022.
The Power Play - Longevity World Cup
Too old for sports? Not this one. Here is a tool where you don’t age out—you age in. Reverse your biological age, climb the leaderboard, and play for crypto prizes. Beta launch ends soon.
This tool was launched in 2025 and is making $46.62/month.
The Crowd Favorite - The Magical AI Generation Tool
Here is an AI generative tool that turns your ideas into Studio Ghibli–style artwork in seconds. The first 3 images are free.
Launched in 2025, this VC funded tool is doing $300/month for the solo founder.
SOC 2 and ISO audits usually drag on for weeks, but this AI flips that—it’s an open-source compliance platform that gives developers code-first automation for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR. With full control and no bottlenecks.
This no-code tool was launched in 2025 by a solo founder and makes $1,000/month.
The Trailblazer - Enhance Your IP Enforcer
Content theft is everywhere—clips, songs, even podcasts get ripped and reposted. This platform helps brands and entertainment organizations fight back with automated monitoring, takedowns, and even retroactive compensation for stolen IP.
Launched in 2024 by a solo founder, this tool is making $3,000 - $10,000/month
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→ Secret to Scaling Your SaaS to $100k MRR in the next 12 months
Nathan Barry started ConvertKit with cold emails, webinars, and lots of unscalable hustle. By the end of the first year, MRR hit $98K. Following the “do things that don’t scale” principle, he turned early momentum into $30M/year revenue, building the #1 Creator Marketing Platform with 68 team members. Read the full X tread.
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