Examine.com-Style Market Opportunity

A trusted information platform similar to examine.com but for crypto/NFTs and other underserved topics, focusing on building credibility through unbiased research and analysis.

Core Model

  • Based on examine.com's approach:
    • Research and analyze primary sources/studies
    • Categorize information by confidence level (proven, potential, unreliable)
    • Build trust through transparent, unbiased analysis
    • Monetize through subscriptions

Revenue Opportunities

  • Current examine.com model is undermonetized (estimated $2-3M/year)
  • Potential to reach $100M+ annual revenue through:
    • Affiliate partnerships (like Wirecutter model)
    • Professional subscriptions (doctors, advisors)
    • Tasteful product recommendations

Implementation for Crypto/Web3

  • Build credibility first:
    • Start a podcast to share thinking
    • Attend crypto events to build network
    • Establish visible, non-anonymous presence
  • Content approach:
    • Hire writers to analyze white papers
    • Provide unbiased opinions
    • Focus on building trust through transparency
    • Combat existing bias from financially motivated sources

Other Potential Verticals

  • Medical injuries and rehabilitation
  • General illness/symptoms
  • Any topic requiring trusted, research-based information
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Rob Walling

Serial entrepreneur with six startups and multiple successful exits under his belt. Co-founder of MicroConf and General Partner of TinySeed, a B2B SaaS accelerator investing in over 170 startups.

Host of "Startups For the Rest of Us" podcast and author of "The SaaS Playbook," empowering bootstrappers worldwide.

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