Business idea · SaaS
Event Directory Improvement Service
Event Directory Improvement Service: Build a service that enhances existing event directories by aggregating data from multiple sources to provide a comprehensive listing of events in a user-friendly format. It was pitched on Startup Ideas Podcast, hosted by Greg Isenberg, in the episode "Claude Code built me a $273/Day online directory" (aired February 16, 2026).
At a glance
| Podcast | Startup Ideas Podcast |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Greg Isenberg |
| Episode | Claude Code built me a $273/Day online directory |
| Aired | February 16, 2026 |
| Category | SaaS |
| Real companies on the episode | Parting.com, PortaPottyMatch.com, Mark Loose Trust MRR, A Place for Mom, GasBuddy |
The problem it solves
This service addresses the frustration users face with poorly designed event directories, offering a more efficient way to discover local events.
How it makes money
Subscription model for event organizers to list their events, or a commission on ticket sales generated through the directory.
Skills you need
Skills in web scraping, data management, user experience design, and knowledge of event planning and marketing.
The market, and why this works now
The rise of platforms like Eventbrite and Meetup has increased consumer expectations for streamlined event discovery. A viable first-revenue move could be to partner with local chambers of commerce, offering them a customized event listing service in exchange for a nominal fee per event posted. A potential risk is the reliance on third-party data sources, which could lead to inconsistencies in event accuracy and user trust if not managed properly.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Parting.com
A funeral home directory that allows users to compare funeral home pricing and quality.
- PortaPottyMatch.com
A directory that connects users with suppliers of portable restrooms, particularly luxury restroom trailers.
- Mark Loose Trust MRR
A directory that leverages personal branding and audience to create a marketplace for acquiring or selling businesses.
- A Place for Mom
A directory focused on senior living options, connecting families with senior care facilities.
- GasBuddy
A crowdsourced platform that provides users with gas prices based on their location.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: Startup Ideas Podcast, hosted by Greg Isenberg
Episode: Claude Code built me a $273/Day online directory
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.