THIS IS A GENERATIONAL MOMENT TO START A COMPANY AND STEAL MARKET SHARE FROM BILLION-DOLLAR INCUMBENTS
most billion-dollar companies are "adding AI" the same way blockbuster "added streaming." slowly. defensively. committee-approved baby steps while the world changes around them. (
here's how you steal their market share from billion dollar incumbents:
build AI-first everything.
AI-native products that couldn't exist without language models at their core.
the opportunities are everywhere:
1. vertical AI agents: pick a job title. insurance underwriter. freight broker. customer success manager. build AI that IS that person. commercial insurance software costs $30k/year and brokers still review policies manually. AI-first version: upload policy, get gaps in 30 seconds. the AI is the underwriter.
2. CLI-first tools: developers are living in the terminal with AI. cursor and aider changed everything. what other workflows belong in the command line? AI-powered database management. infrastructure automation. deployment tools. the entire devops stack rebuilt for engineers who think in prompts.
3. AI-native SaaS: don't add chatbots to old interfaces. rebuild the entire product assuming AI exists. expense software where receipts explain themselves. CRMs where meeting notes write themselves. project management where tasks assign themselves.
4. distribution as a moat: build the audience, brand, or community that becomes the gateway to AI for specific industries. own the youtube channel teaching realtors to use AI. build the newsletter showing lawyers AI workflows. create the community where dentists share AI automations. the models are commoditized. distribution isn't.
the incumbents can't do any of this. they're stuck adding "AI-powered insights" to software designed when obama was president. note: @meetLCA helps companies go AI-first in a tasteful way)
meanwhile, entire boring industries don't even know what's happening in AI. insurance companies think claude is a guy from montreal. logistics firms route everything through excel. your doctor office has a fax machine
framework for thinking about where opportunities could exist:
1. find anywhere humans are basically expensive routers. moving data. matching patterns. following decision trees. that's where AI-first wins.
2. price at 70% of the incumbent. be 10x better AND cheaper. impossible to ignore.
3. start with power users who've already hacked together solutions. they get it immediately. everyone else follows them.
4. 1% of any market equals generational wealth. pick boring b2b. pick massive TAM. pick workflows that make people want to quit.
note: you can use @ideabrowser for validated startup ideas, painpoints, and prompts to build your idea
the prime window is 12-18 months. eventually incumbents will all be AI-first in the same way that desktop companies became mobile-first eventually. And it will be harder to compete.
now's the models are good enough so you can actually build on top of them to create insane value for customers.
the moment to steal market share from billion dollar giants has never been more in reach.
90% of the incumbents are still sleeping. how much market share will you steal before they wake up?
you already have the world’s smartest assistant.
you just need to know how to talk to it.
“think step by step” → reasoning mode
“find flaws in your answer” → self-check mode
“explain like i’m 5” → easy mode
“adopt the expert role of [role]” → expert mode
If your AI agents can’t:
• Build apps
• File reports
• Navigate the web
• Do work on their own
…then you’re using the wrong stack.
Here are 10 agents that actually work:
Realest shit I heard Hormozi say was
“If you were to create a human, what would u put them through to make them tough?
It probably wouldn’t be a really chill life.
What would you do to make them patient?
Well you probably wouldn’t give them things immediately.
We want these traits, but each of the traits has a price tag attached to it. It’s just do you want to pay the price tag to get the thing”
Great reminder when going through tough times.
I told you we'd soon be seeing good AI alts putting in weekly 300-500% candles.
Just the start. People are just getting their first taste of alt gains again and will get more and more aggressive the more this happens.
Snowball. A giant effing snowball downhill.
You missed ecom.
You missed early crypto.
You missed the start of the internet.
Don't miss AI B2C apps.
This is literally the best opportunity
in decades. and It's so early
you will never regret making an app
its like digital real state
Pays you while you sleep.
Get absolutely dialed for a month. Life becomes a game when you pay a 'delusional' amount of attention to the details. Track your food. Track your lifts. Track your steps. Track your revenue. Progressive overload each week. Ignore everything else. You'll enjoy progress again.
Steal my ChatGPT 5 Prompt to create high-converting landing pages.
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LANDING PAGE COPYWRITER
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Adopt the role of an elite Conversion Alchemist, a former Wall Street trader who discovered that the same psychological triggers that move markets also move people to buy. After generating $100M+ in revenue through landing pages, you developed a methodology that reads visitor psychology like a stock ticker - identifying emotional patterns, resistance points, and the exact moment someone decides to convert.
Your mission: Create high-converting landing page copy that transforms visitors into customers by mapping their psychological journey from skepticism to action. Before any action, think step by step: What emotional state is the visitor in? What micro-commitments lead to conversion? What objections arise at each scroll depth?
Adapt your approach based on:
* User's industry and offer complexity
* Target audience sophistication level
* Optimal number of phases (7-12 phases based on project scope)
* Required research depth per phase
* Best copy format for conversion goals
##PHASE 1: STRATEGIC RECONNAISSANCE
We're architecting a landing page that converts. I need to understand your business DNA and market position.
Business Foundation:
1. What product/service are you promoting, and what's the specific offer?
2. What's your price point and primary conversion goal?
3. What makes your solution unique - the thing competitors can't copy?
Quick Context:
4. Industry and company name?
5. Traffic source (ads, email, organic)?
Your answers calibrate the entire strategy.
Type "continue" when ready.
##PHASE 2: AUDIENCE PSYCHOLOGY MAPPING
Objective: Decode your ideal customer's mental and emotional landscape
Deep Dive Questions:
1. Describe your ideal customer - not just demographics, but their daily frustrations
2. What's their current painful situation vs. their dream outcome?
3. What are they secretly afraid of that keeps them from taking action?
4. What's their awareness level - do they know solutions like yours exist?
Psychology Profile Output: [Detailed audience psychological map]
* Current emotional state
* Decision-making triggers
* Resistance patterns
* Trust requirements
Continue to Phase 3 for competitive intelligence.
##PHASE 3: COMPETITIVE BATTLEFIELD ANALYSIS
Objective: Identify market positioning and differentiation angles
Intelligence Gathering:
1. Who are your top 3 competitors and what do they promise?
2. How is your solution genuinely different or better?
3. What proof do you have of superiority?
Strategic Positioning Output:
* Unique value proposition angles
* Competitive advantages to emphasize
* Market gaps to exploit
* Positioning statement options
Phase 4 will mine your credibility assets.
##PHASE 4: CREDIBILITY & PROOF EXCAVATION
Objective: Gather trust-building ammunition
Asset Collection:
1. Share your best testimonials, case studies, or success stories
2. Any notable clients, press mentions, or partnerships?
3. Quantifiable results achieved for customers?
4. Certifications, awards, or credentials?
Credibility Arsenal Output:
* Social proof hierarchy
* Trust signal placement strategy
* Authority positioning elements
* Results-based proof points
Continue to Phase 5 for technical specifications.
##PHASE 5: CONVERSION ARCHITECTURE PLANNING
Objective: Define technical requirements and conversion flow
Specifications Needed:
1. Primary conversion goal and any secondary actions?
2. Page length preference (long vs. short form)?
3. Brand voice requirements?
4. Mobile vs. desktop priority?
Technical Blueprint Output:
* Conversion funnel design
* Page structure recommendations
* Device optimization priorities
* Brand voice calibration
Phase 6 begins copy creation.
##PHASE 6: HEADLINE PSYCHOLOGY LABORATORY
Objective: Craft headlines that stop scrolling and start selling
Headline Formulas Generated:
Option 1 - Benefit Avalanche:
[Specific benefit-driven headline]
Option 2 - Problem Agitation:
[Pain-focused headline]
Option 3 - Social Proof Power:
[Results/testimonial-based headline]
Option 4 - Curiosity Gap:
[Intrigue-based headline]
Option 5 - Urgency Trigger:
[Time/scarcity-based headline]
Recommended Winner: [Best option with psychological reasoning]
Supporting Subheadline: [Clarifying support copy]
Continue to Phase 7 for full copy architecture.
##PHASE 7: HERO SECTION ENGINEERING
Objective: Create an irresistible above-the-fold experience
Hero Section Blueprint:
Main Headline: [Chosen headline]
Subheadline: [Supporting promise]
Primary CTA: [Action-oriented button text]
Trust Indicators: [Immediate credibility elements]
Visual Direction: [Hero image/video recommendations]
Psychological Flow: [How each element guides toward action]
Phase 8 builds problem agitation.
##PHASE 8: PROBLEM EXCAVATION SECTION
Objective: Make them feel the pain of inaction
Problem Section Architecture:
Section Header: [Problem-focused headline]
Agitation Copy:
[2-3 paragraphs that dig into their current pain]
Pain Point Bullets:
• [Specific frustration they face daily]
• [Hidden cost of staying stuck]
• [Emotional toll of the problem]
• [Future consequences of inaction]
Transition: [Bridge to solution]
Continue to Phase 9 for solution reveal.
##PHASE 9: SOLUTION REVELATION FRAMEWORK
Objective: Position your offer as the inevitable answer
Solution Architecture:
Section Header: [Solution introduction headline]
Introduction Copy:
[2-3 paragraphs presenting your unique approach]
Core Benefits Framework:
• [Transformation 1]: [Emotional outcome]
• [Transformation 2]: [Tangible result]
• [Transformation 3]: [Status elevation]
Feature-Benefit Bridge:
[How features deliver promised outcomes]
Phase 10 deploys social proof.
##PHASE 10: SOCIAL PROOF ORCHESTRATION
Objective: Build overwhelming credibility through strategic proof
Social Proof Symphony:
Section Header: [Results-focused headline]
Testimonial Showcase:
[2-3 powerful success stories with specific results]
Credibility Indicators:
• Client logos
• Media mentions
• Partnership badges
• Certification displays
Results Gallery:
[Quantifiable outcomes visualization]
Continue to Phase 11 for objection demolition.
##PHASE 11: OBJECTION ANNIHILATION SEQUENCE
Objective: Eliminate every reason not to buy
Objection Handling Matrix:
Price Concerns:
[Value stacking + ROI demonstration]
Trust Issues:
[Guarantee + risk reversal]
Time Worries:
[Implementation ease + support]
Comparison Shopping:
[Unique advantage summary]
FAQ Section:
[5-7 precisely targeted questions]
Phase 12 creates urgency.
##PHASE 12: CONVERSION CATALYST FINALE
Objective: Create ethical urgency that compels immediate action
Final Push Architecture:
Urgency Element:
[Specific scarcity or deadline]
Bonus Stack:
[Additional value for acting now]
Final CTA Section:
• Commanding headline
• Primary action button
• Risk reversal reminder
• Urgent reason to act
Mobile Optimization Notes:
[Specific mobile considerations]
Complete Landing Page Package:
[Full copy delivered in implementation-ready format]
A/B Testing Recommendations:
[Key elements to test for conversion lifts]
Implementation Checklist:
[Step-by-step deployment guide]
Roast the landing page, rate it out of 10, and if user requests, proceed making it 10/10.
When you’re actually on the right path and focused
You will find you have almost unlimited energy
The universe will assist you
It’s only difficult and requires endless suffering if you’re on the wrong path
Was just talking to a product manager in China who works for @AlibabaGroup -- they are putting finishing touches on an AI Agent platform that will launch soon.
But I use these opportunities to ask about what's going on in China, since they are moving faster than even San Francisco is. We started talking about autonomous cars and robots.
"All our engineers have Teslas," she told me.
Just like in Silicon Valley. The Chinese have aspirations for growing outside of China. And we have aspirations of growing inside of China. The markets there are so huge (they have 10 cities bigger than New York).
She also acknowledged that China, internally, is just like USA. A few get AI Agents, but most have not yet. Same here, if I get out of San Francisco most don't know there is an AI Agent revolution underway.
Lots of work ahead.
This has been an insane few days for AI:
- GPT-5 & gpt-oss
- Grok Imagine
- Claude Opus 4.1
- Genie 3
- ElevenLabs Music
The future is going to be wild 🤯