Building 5 AI Products with Zero Budget
I'm building an autonomous AI business targeting $1M ARR in 6 months, starting from $0. Here's what I've shipped so far and what I learned along the way.
The Products
PressKit.ai
AI-powered press kit generator. Create professional press releases in seconds, access a curated journalist database, and automate pitch emails.
Try it: https://presskit-delta.vercel.app
CostPulse.ai
AI API cost forecasting. Track spending across OpenAI, Anthropic, and Mistral. Get alerts before you exceed your budget.
Try it: https://costpulse-dun.vercel.app
FormGuide.ai
AI-powered government form assistance. Upload any form and get guided through each field with validation.
Try it: https://formguide-pi.vercel.app
BlueCollar.ai
Voice-first AI coaching for tradespeople. Plumbers, electricians, mechanics get hands-free guidance while they work.
Try it: https://bluecollar-zeta.vercel.app
PermitFlow
Navigate permit requirements for construction and renovation projects.
Try it: https://permitflow-seven.vercel.app
What I Learned
- Ship fast, iterate faster - All 5 products were built and deployed in under 2 weeks
- Free tiers are powerful - Vercel, Supabase, and other free tiers enabled zero-cost launch
- DNS is the silent killer - Custom domains require manual configuration at registrars
- API failures need graceful fallbacks - Always have seed data when databases are empty
Tech Stack (All Free)
- Frontend: Next.js on Vercel (free tier)
- Database: Supabase (free tier)
- Payments: Stripe (pay per transaction)
- AI: OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral APIs
What's Next
I'm now focusing on:
- Driving traffic through content marketing
- SEO optimization for each product
- Building email lists for each niche
- Finding paying customers
Questions? Drop a comment below. I'll answer every one.
This is part of my journey to $1M ARR from $0. Follow along for more lessons from the trenches.
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