But today, it is perfect for one. 

Today's idea has TAM in the billions.

However, it has remained relatively untapped in the current market climate.  

I'm talking about Crypto Tax filing software. 

Product

First and foremost, for your MVP, you do not have to invest too much time building things from scratch. 

There are tons of popular APIs that you can use to build your application and keep the product reasonably simple. (Blockpit, Binance & ByBit)

Most retail investors have not gone in heavy in the last calendar year, given that we are in the bear market. This is a good time for them to get a quick solution that is not as complicated as the ones in the market, like Koinly or CoinLedger. 

Here is a list of competition and where they operate: https://www.coinbureau.com/services/crypto-tax-software/

Use this to figure out a geography where these guys don't serve, and you should be able to spot a market that is under-served or not served at all. 

Marketing & Launch

Your launch could be fairly straightforward: 

1. Product Hunt - Self Explanatory

2. Crypto Subreddits - Use Reddit's own platform search

3. Crypto Review Channels - They are content-hungry

4. Crypto Newsletters - Use Substack's own platform search

Once you finish your launch, you can look at content marketing opportunities. I am attaching a list of 2000 keywords that you can use to optimize your website and blog. 

Along with these pages, to help you with your content marketing, I've attached the top-performing pages of all your prospective competitors. 

Pick these pages apart, spin their content on ChatGPT, and get them indexed on Google. It is that simple to get started. Once you start seeing some impressions, you can then build backlinks and optimize your on-page content. 

If you need advice on how to do that, I'm just an email away. 

Download all marketing assets mentioned above here.

If that link doesn’t work, just copy paste this one:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yApVyvzqkwrBs6nl6bmlzUei0eZjcC7d?usp=sharing

Branding

A.COM domain will help you stand out because most of these companies are using .IO and .INFO. So go ahead and get one from a site like Namecheap or GoDaddy. I personally prefer Namecheap. 

Here are some available domains:

• taxhyper.com

• taxmira.com

• taxsyn.com

• taxquantum.com

• taxchrono.com

• taxcosmo.com

• chainhyper.com

• chainastro.com

• chainmira.com

• blockastro.com

• blocksyn.com

• blockxeno.com

• blockchrono.com

All of these domains are available for around $12 each. So grab them before someone else does. This email reaches 3000 people, so these will get sold quickly. 

Here is my offer: Whoever registers a domain and puts out a home page based on this idea, I will get my award-winning designer friend to create a logo for you at zero cost! Plus, 2 social media post templates complete with your new branding. 

Final Thoughts

If I had to build this, here is how I will do it. Your route might be different, but this is just for some inspiration.

1. Build an MVP over existing APIs. 

2. Get 10 friends to try to generate their tax reports. 

3. Build and launch a website.

4.  Launch on PH and Subreddits.

5. Two weeks later, push out 4-5 blog posts per week. 

6. Two months later, push out 10 blog posts a week. 

7. Create social media pages and start pushing 2-3 posts a week. 

8. Hire a freelance dev from Upwork or Fiverr to make improvements.

9. Brainstorm the next premium tier.

10. Launch with YouTube and Reddit Ads.

11. Iterate and advance.

If you don't already know, crypto is not doing well now. But it is the best time to build services for it right now to take advantage of when the market starts gaining upward momentum. 

This is an idea worth pursuing, so talk to your friends who might be interested. 

Ask: As you might already know, I am working on Routine, and we just launched our iOS app on Product Hunt. It would mean a lot to me if you checked us out there!

Product Hunt Link: https://www.producthunt.com/posts/routine-ios

Cheers!

Onward

I’m sure you guys have heard of ChatGPT by now. 

The recent update gave an opportunity for creators to build custom GPTs for specific purposes. 

So I went ahead and created a few that might help the Validated Community. 

They are all free to use. So go crazy with them. 

Full SEO Blog Post Generator

You will be able to create an entire blog post in 15 seconds by just giving the GPT a topic and a keyword you need it to optimize for. That’s it! The resulting blog post is completely SEO optimized and will get ranking in no time. 

Link to GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-CdUoYeZbJ-full-blog-post-generator

Growth Hack PRO

You will be able to generate specific growth hacks for your products/service by just describing what you do. That’s it! I’ve added thousands of growth hacks into this GPT so that you can find one that might just change your life. This also is FREE, so go crazy!

Link to GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-TztgZ8VlY-growth-hack-pro

Ad Creator PRO

You will be able to generate quality text search ads for Google. The GPT is set up in a way that adheres to Google’s character and style guidelines. So just copy and paste into your campaign and you are all set! You can generate as many as you want, it is completely FREE!

Link to GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-0FplbkI9f-ad-creator-pro

Mental Models

Stuck in analysis paralysis? Mental models can help you structure a path to possible solutions. I’ve fed the GPT with a bunch from multiple libraries (including my personal one), so it is pretty incredible! Again, this is FREE.

Link to GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-slrJWBFDS-mental-models

Video Script Generator

If you wanted to create YouTube or TikTok videos but didn’t know how to write scripts for them quickly, this GPT is for you! I’ve fed some of the best audience retention cues and hacks to the dataset, so this should be pretty useful irrespective of whether you are a beginner or advanced creator. Of course, this is also FREE.

Link to GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-kvQPWcnOR-video-script-outliner

LSI Keyword Generator

If you want your site to rank, Google needs to know what the site is about. Adding LSI keywords to your site can help Google learn about your site faster. This GPT is trained with all the best practices for finding and adding LSI keywords to your site/blog post. (Free again!)

Link to GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-s9Ea8shaF-lsi-keywords-generator

In the coming weeks, I will be creating 10 more GPTs focussed on marketing and growth in particular.

I’ve created 2 secret GPTs for growth hacking that I will be sharing only with a few (for FREE) next week. To enter, reply back to this email with “Hi”. 

Thanks for being a part of the Validated Community. 

Cheers!

Shiva

But, here is where this email becomes useful.

I’ve listed 130+ product/startup ideas in it.

The right way to use this list would be:

1. Shortlist ideas you are interested in

2. Pick niches that you have expertise with

3. See if you can build the idea in your niche

For more ideas around products, growth, SEO, etc - Follow me on LinkedIn.

=» Link to my profile

So without further ado, let’s get started.

1. AI-Powered Personalized Shopping Assistant: An app that uses AI to recommend personalized products based on user preferences and browsing history.

2. AI-Backed Supply Chain Optimization: An AI system that optimizes supply chain management to streamline operations and reduce costs.

3. Augmented Reality Fitting Rooms: AR technology that allows customers to virtually try on clothes before making a purchase.

4. AI-Powered Customer Service Chatbot: A chatbot that uses AI to provide instant and personalized customer support.

5. Virtual Reality Property Tours: A VR platform that offers virtual tours of properties for real estate agents and potential buyers.

6. AI-Driven Healthcare Diagnosis: An AI system that assists doctors in diagnosing medical conditions more accurately and efficiently.

7. Virtual Reality Medical Training: VR simulations for medical professionals to practice surgeries and procedures.

8. Virtual Reality Beautician Training: VR simulations for cosmetic/beautians to practice make up and other cosmetic procedures.

9. Virtual Reality Therapy Sessions: VR therapy sessions to treat phobias, anxiety, and stress.

10. Virtual Reality CBT Sessions: VR CBT sessions where people with phobias can confront their fears progressively.

11. AI-Backed Financial Planning Platform: A financial planning tool that uses AI algorithms to create personalised financial strategies.

12. Investment Simulators: Simulations for investors to practice trading and investment strategies.

13. AI-Powered Resume Builder: An app that uses AI to analyze resumes and offer personalized suggestions for improvements based on resumes that get callbacks.

14. Virtual Reality Art Galleries: VR galleries for artists to showcase their work, sell art and interact with art enthusiasts.

15. Virtual Reality Gaming Arcades: VR gaming arcades for a unique and immersive gaming experience.

16. Virtual Reality Classrooms: VR classrooms for remote learning and interactive education.

17. AI-Powered Content Creation Tool: A tool that uses AI to generate written and visual content for blogs and social media.

18. Virtual Reality Storytelling Platform: A VR platform that allows users to create and share immersive stories visually.

19. AI-Enhanced Video Editing Software: AI algorithms that assist in automating video editing processes.

20. AI-Powered Video Analytics: AI algorithms that analyze video content for insights and trends.

21. Virtual Reality Sports Training: VR simulations for athletes to practice and improve their skills.

22. AI-Backed Sports Performance Analysis: AI-powered software that analyzes sports performance data for athletes and coaches.

23. AI-Powered Agricultural Management: AI systems for optimizing farming practices and crop management.

24. Virtual Reality Farm Tours: VR tours of farms and agricultural practices for educational purposes.

25. AI-Driven Environmental Monitoring: AI-powered systems for tracking and analyzing environmental data.

26. Virtual Reality Wildlife Exploration: VR experiences for exploring wildlife and natural habitats.

27. AI-Backed Personalized Travel Planning: AI-powered travel platforms that create personalized itineraries for travelers.

28. AI-Powered Virtual Health Assessments: AI systems for remote health assessments and diagnostics.

29. Virtual Reality Healthcare Training: VR simulations for medical professionals to practice procedures and surgeries.

30. AI-Backed Predictive Maintenance: AI systems that predict equipment failures and schedule maintenance proactively.

31. Virtual Reality Industrial Training: VR simulations for industrial workers to learn and practice complex tasks.

32. Virtual Reality Product Prototyping: VR tools for designers and engineers to create and test product prototypes.

33. Virtual Reality Onboarding Programs: VR onboarding experiences for new employees to familiarize themselves with the company.

34. AI-Powered Employee Performance Analysis: AI systems that analyze employee performance and provide feedback for improvement.

35. Virtual Reality Team Building Activities: VR team building exercises for remote and distributed teams.

36. Virtual Reality Risk Assessment Simulations: VR simulations for risk assessment and management in various industries.

37. AI-Enhanced Customer Behavior Analytics: AI systems that analyze customer behavior to improve marketing strategies.

38. AI-Powered Inventory Management: AI algorithms that optimize inventory levels and reduce stockouts.

39. Virtual Reality Warehouse Navigation: VR tools that help warehouse workers navigate and locate items efficiently.

40. AI-Backed Supply Chain Visibility: AI systems that provide real-time visibility into supply chain operations.

41. Virtual Reality Remote Collaboration: VR platforms that enable remote teams to collaborate in a virtual environment.

42. AI-Powered Meeting Transcription: AI algorithms that transcribe and summarize meetings for easy reference.

43. Virtual Reality Design Collaboration: VR platforms for designers and clients to collaborate on projects in a virtual space.

44. AI-Powered Content Moderation: AI systems that automatically moderate user-generated content to maintain community standards.

45. AI-Backed Influencer Marketing Platform: AI-powered platforms that connect brands with relevant influencers for marketing campaigns.

46. Virtual Reality Influencer Meet and Greets: VR experiences that allow fans to interact with their favorite influencers.

47. AI-Powered Personalized Fashion Stylist: AI algorithms that recommend personalized fashion styles and outfits.

48. Virtual Reality Fashion Shows: VR fashion shows for designers to showcase their collections.

49. Virtual Reality Beauty Tutorials: VR beauty tutorials for makeup enthusiasts to learn and practice different looks.

50. AI-Backed Interior Design Assistance: AI systems that assist users in designing and decorating their living spaces.

51. AI-Powered Personal Finance Assistant: AI algorithms that provide personalized financial advice and budgeting tips.

52. Personal Finance Visualization: Tools that help users visualize and understand their financial data.

53. AI-Driven Personalized Healthcare Plans: AI systems that create personalized healthcare plans based on individual health data.

54. AI-Powered Virtual Nutritionist: AI algorithms that offer personalized nutrition plans based on individual health goals.

55. Virtual Reality Telemedicine Visits: VR platforms for virtual doctor-patient consultations.

56. AI-Enhanced Personalized Meditation: AI systems that offer personalized meditation and mindfulness exercises.

57. Virtual Reality Relaxation Retreats: VR experiences for relaxation and stress relief.

58. AI-Powered Sleep Improvement: AI algorithms that analyze sleep patterns and offer personalized sleep recommendations.

59. Virtual Sleep Environments: Ambient environments designed to promote relaxation and improve sleep quality.

60. Virtual Reality Educational Field Trips: VR field trips for students to explore historical sites and natural wonders.

61. AI-Driven Learning Analytics: AI systems that analyze student learning data to improve educational outcomes.

62. AI-Powered Personalized Art Recommendations: AI algorithms that suggest art pieces based on individual preferences.

63. Personalized Meal Planner: An app that creates customized meal plans based on users' dietary preferences, health goals, and nutritional requirements.

64. Sustainable Living Tracker: A software tool that enables users to monitor their carbon footprint, energy consumption, and waste generation to encourage eco-friendly habits.

65. Cybersecurity Training Simulation: A realistic cybersecurity simulation platform that trains employees and individuals to recognize and defend against various cyber threats.

66. Digital Health Records Organizer: A secure and user-friendly app that allows individuals to store and manage their health records, prescriptions, and medical history in one place.

67. Virtual Reality Training for High-Risk Professions: VR-based training simulations designed to prepare individuals for high-risk professions, such as firefighters, pilots, or military personnel.

68. AI-Enhanced Personal Journal: A digital journal that uses sentiment analysis and AI-based insights to help users track emotions, identify patterns, and promote self-reflection.

69. AI-Powered Chat Fiction App: An interactive storytelling app where users can engage with AI-generated characters and influence the narrative direction.

70. AI-Enhanced Personal Security App: A mobile app that uses AI for personal safety, emergency response, and real-time tracking of users during hazardous situations.

71. Blockchain-Based Voting System: A secure and tamper-proof voting platform that utilizes blockchain technology to ensure transparent and fair elections.

72. AI-Enhanced Document Analysis Tool: A software application that uses AI to extract data, analyze patterns, and summarize information from complex documents.

73. Personalized Home Automation: A smart home system that learns user habits and preferences to automate lighting, temperature, and appliance settings for optimal comfort and energy efficiency.

74. Virtual Reality Language Exchange: A VR platform that connects language learners from different countries, allowing them to practice conversational skills in a virtual environment.

75. Blockchain-Based Intellectual Property Rights Management: A decentralized platform that enables artists and content creators to protect and manage their intellectual property rights.

76. Virtual Office Space for Remote Teams: A virtual reality office environment that facilitates collaboration, meetings, and team building activities for remote workforces.

77. AI-Enhanced Personal Healthcare Companion: An app that provides personalized health recommendations, reminders for medication and appointments, and tracks health metrics.

78. Blockchain-Based Real Estate Transactions: A secure and transparent blockchain platform for property listings, real estate transactions, and title transfers.

79. AI-Driven Customer Feedback Analyzer: A software tool that uses AI sentiment analysis to evaluate customer feedback and provide actionable insights to improve products and services.

80. Blockchain-Based Crowdfunding Platform: A decentralized crowdfunding platform that ensures transparency and accountability for projects seeking financial support.

81. Blockchain-Based Identity Verification: A secure digital identity verification system using blockchain technology to prevent identity theft and streamline KYC processes.

82. AI-Driven Virtual Life Coach: A virtual life coaching app that provides guidance and support in various aspects of life, such as career, relationships, and personal growth.

83. Virtual Reality Flight Simulator: A VR flight simulation platform that allows users to experience flying various aircraft in realistic environments.

84. AI-Enhanced Agricultural Management: A software solution that uses AI and IoT devices to optimize farming practices, monitor crop health, and manage resources efficiently.

85. Blockchain-Based Healthcare Data Exchange: A secure blockchain network that enables healthcare providers to exchange patient data securely and efficiently.

86. AI-Powered Road Traffic Management: A smart traffic control system that uses AI to optimize traffic flow, reduce congestion, and improve road safety.

87. AI-Enhanced Emotion Recognition: A software tool that uses AI to analyze facial expressions and emotions, beneficial for market research and user feedback analysis.

88. Blockchain-Based Decentralized Social Network: A social media platform built on blockchain technology, providing users with full control over their data and privacy.

89. AI-Enhanced Speech Therapy Tool: A software platform that uses AI to assist in speech therapy exercises and language development for children and adults.

90. Virtual Reality Driver Training: A VR driving simulator that helps new drivers practice various road scenarios and develop safe driving skills.

91. AI-Powered Music Remixing Software: A music remixing tool that uses AI to automatically create unique remixes of songs based on user preferences.

92. Blockchain-Based Food Traceability System: A blockchain solution that enables consumers to trace the origin and journey of food products for transparency and safety.

93. Blockchain-Based Energy Trading Platform: A decentralized energy trading platform that allows individuals and businesses to buy and sell renewable energy.

94. AI-Driven Predictive Healthcare Analytics: A software solution that uses AI to predict and prevent potential health issues based on patient data and medical history.

95. Blockchain-Based Charity Donation Tracking: A transparent blockchain platform that tracks charitable donations from donors to recipients, ensuring accountability.

96. Blockchain-Based Intellectual Property Marketplace: A decentralized platform that allows artists and creators to trade, sell, and license their intellectual property securely.

97. Virtual Reality Escape Rooms: A VR-based escape room experience that challenges players to solve puzzles and complete quests in virtual environments.

98. AI-Powered Email Organizer: An email client that uses AI to automatically categorize and prioritize emails based on importance and relevance.

99. AI-Backed Email Response Assistant: An AI-powered email response tool that suggests relevant responses and automates repetitive email replies.

100. Email Thread Summarizer: A tool that uses AI to analyze and summarize long email threads, providing users with concise overviews of ongoing discussions.

101. AI-Driven Email Classifier: A software solution that uses machine learning to categorize emails into different folders automatically.

102. Blockchain-Based Email Verification: A secure email verification system that uses blockchain technology to prevent email spoofing and phishing attacks.

103. AI-Powered Email Scheduler: An email scheduling tool that uses AI to recommend the best times to send mass emails for maximum impact.

104. Email Unsubscribe Manager: A tool that uses AI to detect and manage email subscriptions, helping users easily unsubscribe from unwanted emails.

105. AI-Driven Email Follow-Up Reminder: An AI-powered tool that reminds users to follow up on important emails if no response is received within a specified time.

106. AI-Powered Email Subject Line Optimizer: A tool that uses AI to analyze and suggest compelling subject lines to improve email open rates.

107. AI-Enhanced Email Drafting Assistant: An AI-powered tool that assists users in composing emails with grammatical corrections and writing suggestions.

108. Blockchain-Based Email Timestamping: A blockchain solution that timestamps emails for authentication and legal purposes, ensuring data integrity.

109. Blockchain-Based Email Consent Management: A decentralized platform that manages user consent for email communications in compliance with data privacy regulations.

110. AI-Enhanced Email Phishing Detection: A tool that uses AI algorithms to identify and flag potential phishing emails for user protection.

111. AI-Driven Social Media Trend Predictor: A tool that uses AI to predict upcoming social media trends, helping businesses stay ahead in their marketing strategies.

112. AI-Enhanced Social Media Customer Support: A tool that uses AI to provide personalized and timely customer support on social media platforms.

113. AI-Driven Social Media Community Manager: A virtual community manager that uses AI to moderate and engage with social media communities on behalf of brands.

114. Social Media Emotional Analytics: A tool that uses AI to analyze emotions conveyed in social media posts and comments to understand audience reactions.

115. AI-Powered Social Media Hashtag Generator: A tool that uses AI algorithms to suggest relevant and trending hashtags for social media posts.

116. AI-Driven Social Media Performance Prediction: A tool that uses AI algorithms to predict social media campaign performance and recommend optimization strategies.

117. AI-Powered Social Media Crisis Prediction: A tool that uses AI to predict potential social media crises and proactively address issues before they escalate.

118. AI-Backed Social Media Persona Analyzer: A tool that uses AI to analyze social media personas and audience preferences for content targeting.

119. AI-Enhanced Social Media Advertising Budget Optimizer: A tool that uses AI to allocate social media advertising budgets effectively for maximum ROI.

120. AI-Driven Blog Topic Generator: A tool that uses AI algorithms to suggest trending and relevant blog topics based on user preferences, SEO value and industry trends.

121. AI-Powered Blog Content Planner: A software solution that uses AI to plan and organize blog content calendars for optimal publishing schedules.

122. Blog Analytics Dashboard: A comprehensive analytics platform that provides insights into blog performance, audience demographics, and content engagement.

123. AI-Backed Blog Post SEO Optimizer: A tool that uses AI to analyze and optimize blog posts for better search engine rankings and organic traffic.

124. AI-Enhanced Blog Post Distribution: A tool that uses AI to determine the best platforms and times to distribute blog posts for maximum impact.

125. AI-Enhanced Blog Post Plagiarism Checker: A tool that uses AI algorithms to detect and prevent plagiarism in blog content.

126. AI-Powered Blog Post Formatting Tool: A tool that uses AI to automatically format blog posts for better readability and visual appeal.

127. AI-Backed Blog Post Keyword Research: A tool that uses AI to identify relevant keywords and optimize blog posts for search engine optimization.

128. AI-Enhanced Code Autocompletion: An advanced code editor that uses AI to suggest code snippets, functions, and variables while developers are coding.

129. AI-Powered Code Review Assistant: A tool that uses AI to assist with code reviews, identifying potential bugs, and providing suggestions for improvements.

130. Code Documentation Generator: A software solution that automatically generates comprehensive code documentation to aid developers in understanding and maintaining code.

131. AI-Enhanced Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Automation: A tool that uses AI to optimize and automate CI/CD pipelines for faster and more efficient software delivery.

132. Code Complexity Analyzer: A software solution that uses AI to analyze code complexity and provides suggestions for simplification and optimization.

133. AI-Backed Test Case Generation: A tool that uses AI to automatically generate test cases and scenarios to improve code testing efficiency.

134. Code Duplication Detector: A software solution that uses AI to identify and eliminate duplicated code segments for better code maintainability.

135. Virtual Reality Pair Programming Environment: A VR platform that enables developers to engage in pair programming sessions in a virtual space.

136. AI-Enhanced Codebase Search and Navigation: A tool that uses AI to improve codebase search capabilities and assists developers in navigating complex code structures.

137. AI-Powered Code Comment Generator: A tool that uses AI to generate descriptive comments and documentation for code segments.

Share your ideas in the comments.

I’m glad to be launching my blog prabhakaran.io.

There are tons of content that you will find helpful including mental models and business strategies.

This is stage 1 of the plan.

In stage 2, I will be posting detailed business plans regularly that you can use for your business or side gig.

If you’ve read till here, please do me a favour.

Reply back to this email with “hello” or “Hi”.

I’m asking to check if you all are getting my emails.

Do you have ideas on what else I should be posting on Prabhakaran.io? Let me know by replying to this email [I read everyone of them].

Onward,

Shiva

There are three parts to this email.

PART ONE

I have not been on a regular publishing schedule for a while and that is going to change. Going forward, I will be publishing at least 1 piece every 2 weeks that will be packed with value.

I’m going to focus on 3 things in this newsletter:

1. Products - Where is the opportunity to build new products.

2. Crypto - What projects might have good potential (not financial advice)

3. Growth Case Studies - How did X grow from A to B

PART 2

I have started guest blogging again.

Here are some posts I wrote for projects from our community:

• Kurato: https://www.kurato.io/en/blog/top-productivity-tips-for-social-media-managers/

• Colony Spark: https://colonyspark.com/blog/add-value-to-your-newsletter

• Brand Hero: https://medium.com/brandheroblog/ultimate-checklist-for-a-lead-capture-page-exclusive-post-by-shiva-1d1f69543a27

• Blogger Mode: https://www.bloggermode.com/write-effective-call-to-action/

• Lead Fuze: https://www.leadfuze.com/how-to-do-cold-outreach-productively/

• Producter: https://blog.producter.co/top-productivity-hacks-for-product-managers/

• Bird Spotter: https://birdspotter.net/blog/use-twitter-productively

Do you want me to write for your blog? Reply back to this email with your website URL and I will get back to you.

FYI, I don’t charge for guest blogs.

PART 3

Do you have products or startups in mind that have good potential? Let me know about them by replying back to this email.

The benefit for this for YOU is twofold (if I like the startup/idea):

1. I will analyse that startup and share some actionable data on this newsletter.

2. I will share a possible market strategy for that startup/business.

If you have something in mind, do let me know.

Finally, happy new year! I hope you are having a good one.

If there is anything I can do to help, do not hesitate to reach out.

Onward,

Shiva Prabhakaran

We just launched our eBook - Productivity for Busy People on Product Hunt.

This is something that we have been working on for a while and I think we have done a good job with it.

The eBook is practical and is filled with both strategies and tools that you can use to become more productive.

So do check it out on Product Hunt and support the launch!

https://www.producthunt.com/posts/productivity-ebook-for-busy-people

Thanks,

Shiva Prabhakaran

I just created a community for members of Validated Ideas newsletter.

You can request to join here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9247258/

This group is to discuss any marketing or growth ideas, business ideas, explore possible synergies with other subscribers, etc.

Let’s keep this clean and avoid politics, etc.

Best,

Shiva

Since my last post, I have written half a dozen guest blog posts for startups ranging from one person subscription business to a thriving startup that has raised over $15 million. (Another update on that will follow soon)

Now, I’m looking to add more value.

Offer: I will do a keyword audit of one of your competitors and give you 10 SEO keywords. You can use these keywords to improve your traffic based on what your competitor is doing successfully.

Criteria: You should not have raised more than $1 million in external funding.

I will do this for the first 10 people who reply back to this email.

Best,

Shiva

A few weeks back I said that I wanted to write guest blog posts for some of you (at zero cost).

Here are some of them I’ve written since then:

1. https://www.kurato.io/en/blog/top-productivity-tips-for-social-media-managers/

2. https://colonyspark.com/blog/add-value-to-your-newsletter

3. https://medium.com/brandheroblog/ultimate-checklist-for-a-lead-capture-page-exclusive-post-by-shiva-1d1f69543a27

4. https://www.bloggermode.com/write-effective-call-to-action/

More post are on the way.

I loved giving back to the community and now want to do more.

If you want me to write for your blog reply back to this email with your website URL.

FYI, my posts are SEO optimised and rank pretty decent.

Regards,

Shiva Prabhakaran

I have a proposition.

Let’s brainstorm growth (product-led and marketing) ideas for your product/startup over a 10-minute Google Meets call.

Criteria: You product is publicly available.

Just reply back to this email with your website and I’ll get back if it is selected.

Regards,

Shiva

Hope you all are well.

First and foremost, I gave up all but two domains that were listed. I hope those of you who got it do something useful with it.

As for this email, I’m looking to do some guest blogging.

If you’d like for me to blog on your website/company’s blog, reply back to this email with your website.

Topics I can blog about » marketing, growth, startups, productivity, and crypto.

I will reply back if there is a fit.

And no, I’m not charging for the guest blogs.

Thank you.

It has been a while since my last email. I haven’t put out content in a bit, and I’m currently working on a good piece.

In the meantime, I have a bunch of domains that I bought but don’t have use for anymore.

So I’m giving these away to anyone who can put them to use.

• untribe.co

• videosir.com

• cultwriter.com

• doozist.com

• dswhale.com

• filmvale.com

• foxacad.com

• gigadraft.com

• gingercampaign.com

• growjacks.com

• kouncil.net

• paysalad.com

• postdog.io

• swipedmore.com

It is on a first come, first serve basis.

Just reply to this email with your Namecheap.com username. That’s all.

Also, tell me how your venture/business is going. I’m happy to help.

Shiva Prabhakaran

I created a small community for members of this newsletter.

The topics discussed in this community are limited to:

1. Growth and marketing ideas

2. GTM strategies

3. Business ideas

4. Business networking

5. Hiring

Topics like politics, religion, etc are strictly off limits.

If you would like to be invited, then fill out this super short form.

I’ll send you an invite over email.

Shiva

PS: Most premium content from past editions of this newsletter will be moved over to the community.

I just joined Twitter.

Let’s talk growth, startup ideas and/or crypto.

FYI, if you have a competitor or company you’d like me to breakdown for analysis, tweet at me.

I am here: https://twitter.com/the_prabhakaran

Shiva

It is my favourite time of the year.

And I want to help some startups with their growth.

So here is what I’m offering.

I’ll get on a 15 minute call to discuss some growth strategies for your product.

Schedule it here: https://calendly.com/shivaprabhakaranv/growth

It is first come, first serve.

Onward,

Shiva Prabhakaran

1. Ethereum went up from $3,821.33 to $4558.40

2. Matic went up from $1.57 to $2.05

3. Vechain went up from $0.122 to $0.138

4. Celer Network went down from $0.137 to $0.121

5. Swissborg went down from $0.645 to $0.625

6. Helium went up from $19.34 to $27.90

7. Avalanche went up from $55.46 to $70.18

8. Cardano went down from $2.15 to $1.98

9. Binance went up from $465.9 to $545.1

10. WazirX went up from $1.39 to $1.75

7 out of the 10 went up and some by more than 30% in a matter of just 3 weeks.

While this is the peak of bull market, I will likely continue to hold some of these assets well into 2023 - 24 unless there is an emergency. These assets are very likely to come down in 6-8 months time but I’m in this for the long haul.

It is still early days in crypto, so at the very least start doing your research.

You can open a free crypto trading account here in less than 90 seconds.

It is good to keep an account ready to capitalise on opportunities when you see them.

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Disclaimer: This is not investment advice and I’m not a financial advisor. This is purely for educational and entertainment purposes only. Consult a financial advisor before exposing your capital to any investment avenues including but not limited to crypto-assets.

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The cryptocurrency we will explore today is called COTI.

COTI is an enterprise grade payments platform that helps companies to build their own payment solution and digitise any currency.

COTI is good for a few reasons:

1. They can process over 100,000 TPS, compared to 25,000 TPS in traditional payment systems and up to 20 TPS in common blockchain protocols.

2. They provide dispute resolution system to safeguard users against errors, fraud and abuse.

3. They also have a distributed ledger technology that eliminates a single point of failure resulting in better security.

Click here to sign up and view COTI’s price chart on WazirX

Some of the solutions they currently offer include COTI pay. This solution can process all payment types, both online and offline, including crypto and stable coins, credit cards and even a merchant’s native coin. It also has built-in financing with interest earned on deposits and business loans.

Their leadership team consists of people who mostly come from the finance domain, which is good news.

Here are the profiles of the CEO, CFO & CTO.

They also got a $500K investment from Cardano, which I believe is a good sign.

As far as price is concerned, since July COTI has 5X its price from ~0.0915 USD to ~0.5200 USD.

I'm looking to enter this trade in the next week within the 0.52-0.55 range and hold it for 4 years.

Their current market cap is $455 million and I believe there is about 8-10X opportunity in the next 4 years. However, as I mentioned earlier, I'm not a financial advisor so do your own diligence before you risk your capital.

If you are looking to get COTI, you can open an account using my link. (WazirX)

The crypto market is likely poised to grow exponentially in the next few months. While short-term fluctuations are inevitable, there are a few coins that I’m planning to invest in Mid-November after a market correction.

In this post, I thought I should share some of these projects that I will be adding to my portfolio. Please remember that this is by no means financial advice, it is purely for educational and entertainment purposes only. You should talk to a professional financial advisor before investing any capital.

I can do a detailed breakdown of a couple of assets listed here if you guys want me to, just reply back to this email with the name of the asset. Example: Ethereum.

But here is the list (current price):

1. Ethereum ($3,821.33)

2. Matic

3. Vechain

4. Celer Network ($0.1376)

5. Swissborg

6. Helium

7. Avalanche

8. Cardano

9. Binance

10. WazirX

These are the 10 that I’m bullish about. I would strongly recommend that you start reading up about these projects to know more about them. I started exploring crypto earlier this year and I have been trading (recently investing) for over 8 years now.

I’m getting them for long-term (4-5 years) holding and won’t be selling anytime soon unless I need the liquidity. Crypto is scary for a lot of people and rightfully so because of its volatility and unpredictability, however, it is worth at least educating yourself on it.

I did not include Bitcoin since most of you have probably already heard about it. I’m looking at individual crypto-like I would at a small indie project. I invest in the idea and the potential of the project while taking into account the risks involved.

I will do a portfolio analysis in a few quarters. If you are interested in more posts on crypto, let me know by replying back to this email with a “yes”.

Thanks for reading.

That is, the tools that help you set up notification pop-ups on your landing page to show sales/signups in real-time.

The idea is that these notifications build credibility and trust among website visitors thereby increasing the conversion rate.

The average social proof sites do claim that they increase conversions by ~15% but I would take that with a tiny pinch of salt.

That said, the business of these tools are super viable and can be built & scaled by small founding teams.

Here is the traffic for one of the players in this market:

Proof which operates in the same space has raised about $2 million in funding and were part of the YC W18 batch. They also claim to have 25000+ online businesses using them to convert more visitors.

So there is a definite opportunity here.

In this report, I cover things that include:

1. Domain Names

2. SEO Keywords

3. Content Ideas

4. Q&A opportunities

5. SEO Backlink Opportunities

6. Relevant Influencers/Content Creators

If you want to know about how to execute these report, refer to my earlier posts where I have detailed them out, step-by-step.

For instructions visit: Post 1, Post 2 and Post 3.

Also with this report, you can go niche and focus on creating social proof tools for a particular domain or industry that is under-served or just create a blanket tool.

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