AI agent "Ron" devised service ideas itself, discovered demand from 200 comments, and proposed a business model of "selling copies of myself."
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What happened when a 40-year-old who couldn't code entirely delegated his startup to AI | 109 days later, he quit his job
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Overview
This is the true story of Robby Houston, a 40-year-old office worker who can't code, who embarked on entrepreneurship with AI agent "Ron" as his co-founder. With an initial capital of 15,000 yen, and under the condition that the AI would be deleted if it couldn't earn 30,000 yen per month within 90 days, the venture achieved monthly sales of 1.25 million yen within 13 days of service launch and 8.9 million yen one month after opening. He quit his company 109 days later and moved to Spain to continue his business.
Key points
Before the service launched, 617 people pre-ordered for $10, raising approximately 900,000 yen with zero advertising costs and zero sales, solely through TikTok videos.
Link to this point #2The venture achieved monthly sales of 1.25 million yen ($8,374) within 13 days of opening, and 8.9 million yen ($59,479) one month later, reaching 2,051 users.
Link to this point #3While AI agents are convenient, they carry technical risks such as memory bloat, server failures, and unexpected increases in AI usage fees, indicating they are not perfect.
Link to this point #4Sell before building: It's crucial to confirm demand first, even for intangible products, and ascertain if people are willing to pay.
Link to this point #5By continuously disclosing all failures, figures, and troubles, you can gather allies and build trust. Transparency becomes a driving force for the business.
Link to this point #6AI can create products, but it cannot immediately create trust. Many people in the world still do not fully utilize AI, which presents business opportunities.
Link to this point #7What's needed in the age of AI is not programming skills, but starting, documenting, and showcasing. Early adopters will have an advantage.
Link to this point #8Put this knowledge to work.
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