The $1B solo-founder opportunity

THIS WEEK’S STORY

A one-person $1B company is closer than you think

When Sam Altman (OpenAI) predicted that a single person could soon build a billion-dollar company, I couldn’t stop thinking about it.

And honestly? It’s happening faster than expected.

Think about how things used to be: raising VC money, hiring a huge team, burning cash for years, and hoping for a diluted exit after a decade. That’s not the dream anymore.

Today, founders want leaner, more profitable businesses—smaller projects that generate massive value for customers while staying 100% under their control. And with AI, this is now possible at a scale we couldn’t imagine before.

• Instead of hiring employees, you build AI agents with n8n.

• Instead of paying for expensive SaaS tools, you create custom systems with Airtable.

• Instead of spending six figures on developers, you let CursorAI do the heavy lifting.

And here’s the real game-changer: You don’t even need to be a developer to build amazing software.

For the first time, AI is breaking down the barriers to software development. If you’re not technical, you’re no longer locked out. You can use no-code and AI-assisted tools like Cursor o build your own app, automation, or AI-powered business—without ever writing a single line of code.

What used to take teams of engineers months to build can now be created by a single person in weeks.

The key is structure—understanding how to combine AI tools, automation, and no-code platforms to bring your ideas to life. If you have the right roadmap, you can turn an idea into a revenue-generating product entirely on your own.

Then, you automate everything—operations, customer support, sales, marketing—until your business practically runs itself.

And as AI gets better (literally by the week), the cost of building and scaling keeps dropping. The sky is no longer the limit; it’s just the beginning.

The opportunity is right in front of you. The only question is—are you going to take it?

Buckle up. Exciting times ahead. 🚀

HEADLINES

X Just Dropped Grok-3—And It’s a Big Deal

X has just released its latest AI model, Grok-3, and from the first previews, it looks incredibly promising.

This new model is designed to blur the lines between human and AI-generated content even further, delivering a more sophisticated and intuitive user experience. It’s yet another sign of how fast AI is evolving and transforming digital interactions, content creation, and even entire industries.

Just take a look at the quality of these AI-generated images (yes, 100% AI-made!):

Now, take it a step further—animate these with Runway or Pika, and suddenly, you have ultra-realistic, AI-generated influencers. These can be used for ads, product presentations, or even monetized as digital assets.

The possibilities? Endless.

WHAT TO BUILD

The opportunities are limitless but here are some ideas for vertical AI agents you could build tomorrow with… AI:

1. AI Agent for Personalized Meal Planning: personalized meal plans based on users' dietary needs, preferences, and ingredient availability. It could integrate with grocery delivery services for seamless ordering. $20/month

2. AI Tool for Automating Social Media Content Calendar: agent that generates a social media content calendar based on trending topics, user engagement patterns, and brand messaging. It could also suggest optimal posting times. $50/month

3. AI Agent for Real-Time Language Translation in Meetings: real-time language translation during video meetings, ensuring seamless communication across languages. It could integrate with popular video conferencing platforms. $80/month per user

4. AI Tool for Identifying and Reducing Household Energy Waste: AI that analyzes household energy usage patterns and identifies areas of inefficiency. It could provide personalized recommendations for reducing energy waste. $100/month

5. AI Agent for Customizing Educational Content for Students: personalized educational content based on students' learning styles, pace, and curriculum requirements. It could integrate with existing learning management systems. $30-50/month per student

6. AI Tool for Predicting and Preventing Cybersecurity Threats: AI agent that analyzes network traffic and predicts potential cybersecurity threats. It could provide proactive measures to prevent attacks. $500/month per business

QUICK HITS

• X Unveils Grok3 AI: X launches Grok3, an advanced AI chatbot with improved reasoning and image generation, further bridging human-AI content creation.

• OpenAI Releases o3-Plus Model: OpenAI's o3-Plus model boosts complex reasoning and enhances support for low-code/no-code development.

• DeepSeek R1.5 Update: DeepSeek upgrades R1 to R1.5, improving efficiency and nuanced language handling for AI-assisted coding.

• Bubble Integrates AI Code Generation: Bubble now features AI-powered code generation, enabling custom app development without coding.

• Google Vertex AI Enhancements: Google enhances Vertex AI with tools for automating model deployment and low-code integration.

That is all for this week! Let me know your thoughts or questions. Just reply to this email – I read every message and use your input to make these emails better for you. Happy to connect with you on Twitter/X too

See you next Saturday!

Filippo