Business idea · Agency
AI Impact Consultancy
AI Impact Consultancy is a consultancy that assists businesses in leveraging AI technologies to improve their operations and create innovative solutions that enhance productivity and customer engagement. It was pitched on My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri, in the episode "What I’d build if I wanted to get rich with AI" (aired November 9, 2026).
At a glance
| Podcast | My First Million |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Sam Parr and Shaan Puri |
| Episode | What I’d build if I wanted to get rich with AI |
| Aired | November 9, 2026 |
| Category | Agency |
| Real companies on the episode | Anthropic, Nitro Duck, Zuru Tech, Eli Lilly |
The problem it solves
Businesses often lack the knowledge or resources to effectively implement AI technologies, which can lead to missed opportunities for growth and efficiency.
How it makes money
Consulting fees, project-based pricing, and retainer agreements for ongoing support.
Skills you need
Expertise in artificial intelligence, business strategy, project management, and communication.
The market, and why this works now
Manufacturers with annual revenues under $10 million often struggle to adopt AI technologies due to limited resources. The recent implementation of the AI Risk Management Framework by the U.S. government provides a structured approach for these businesses to assess and integrate AI solutions. A viable first-revenue move is to engage with industry-specific forums like HVAC-Talk to offer targeted workshops on AI applications. Founders will face a constraint in securing initial capital, as many investors may be hesitant to fund projects lacking proven ROI in the first year.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Anthropic
Anthropic is an AI research and safety company that focuses on developing advanced AI technologies.
- Nitro Duck
Nitro Duck is a startup that utilizes genetically modified food technologies, including CRISPR, to enhance agricultural products.
- Zuru Tech
Zuru Tech is a company that builds homes using innovative manufacturing techniques, including advanced concrete pouring methods.
- Eli Lilly
Eli Lilly is a pharmaceutical company that is actively applying AI to drug development.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri
Episode: What I’d build if I wanted to get rich with AI
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.