Business idea · SaaS
Super Brain
Super Brain is a digital tool that allows users to upload video and audio recordings of their loved ones who have passed away, enabling users to interact with a digital representation of their personality. It was pitched on My First Million in the episode "We found 7 business ideas that will blow up in 2026" (aired June 2, 2026).
At a glance
| Podcast | My First Million |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Sam Parr and Shaan Puri |
| Episode | We found 7 business ideas that will blow up in 2026 |
| Aired | June 2, 2026 |
| Category | SaaS |
| Real companies on the episode | CatGPT, The Fun Day Press, Other Ship, Pet Chat, Endpoint Arena, Flow Alarm Clock |
The problem it solves
People often experience grief and loss, and this product provides a way to keep memories alive and stay emotionally connected to loved ones.
How it makes money
One-time purchase for the digital product with optional subscription for ongoing updates and new features.
Skills you need
Software development, audio and video processing, customer experience design, and emotional intelligence.
The market, and why this works now
Most people think technology cannot preserve emotional connections after death. Advances in natural language processing and deepfake technology now allow for realistic digital representations of deceased loved ones. A solid first-revenue move is to promote the product through r/griefsupport, where users may seek ways to cope with loss. The founder will face significant technical hurdles, particularly in ensuring the authenticity and emotional accuracy of the digital representations, which requires extensive user feedback and iteration.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- CatGPT
An educational platform on AI that expanded to create a physical landline-style Bluetooth phone.
- The Fun Day Press
A company that produces quirky physical newsletters.
- Other Ship
A high-end sauna and breathwork experience in Manhattan that combines wellness practices with social interaction.
- Pet Chat
A Chinese startup that has developed a dog collar using AI to translate pets' barks into human language.
- Endpoint Arena
A prediction market platform focused on clinical trials that allows users to bet on the outcomes of pharmaceutical research.
- Flow Alarm Clock
An innovative alarm clock that requires users to interact with it physically to turn it off.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri
Episode: We found 7 business ideas that will blow up in 2026
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.