Business idea · Marketplace
Last 20 Expert Help Service
Last 20 Expert Help Service is a marketplace service that connects non-developer builders who are stuck at 80% completion of their projects with experienced experts for quick, focused help. It was pitched on Startup Ideas Podcast in the episode "The OpenAI Launch Nobody's Talking About (ChatGPT Skills)" (aired December 22, 2025).
At a glance
| Podcast | Startup Ideas Podcast |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Greg Isenberg |
| Episode | The OpenAI Launch Nobody's Talking About (ChatGPT Skills) |
| Aired | December 22, 2025 |
| Category | Marketplace |
| Real companies on the episode | Culture Code, BuilderCult, OpenAI, Last 20 |
The problem it solves
This service solves the common issue of individuals feeling overwhelmed and stuck while coding, providing them with direct access to guidance and expertise to help them complete their projects.
How it makes money
The service could charge users per session, with rates ranging from $15 to $50, and offer subscription options for agencies that need ongoing support. A percentage commission could also be taken from expert fees.
Skills you need
Essential skills include knowledge of coding and software development, user experience design, platform development, and marketing to attract both builders and experts.
The market, and why this works now
Remote collaboration tools like Zoom and Google Meet have made it easier for experts to provide real-time assistance. A viable first-revenue move could be to promote the service in coding-focused subreddits such as r/learnprogramming, where users frequently seek help with their projects. A potential risk is the challenge of maintaining a consistent quality of experts, which could affect user satisfaction and retention if not carefully managed.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Culture Code
Culture Code is the company behind the 'Things' to-do list app, which helps users manage their tasks and focus on their priorities.
- BuilderCult
BuilderCult is an Instagram account that shares frameworks and strategies for building apps and startups, focusing on viral validation.
- OpenAI
OpenAI is an AI research organization that focuses on developing artificial intelligence technologies. They've recently launched 'skills' for Codex, enhancing its ability to complete specific tasks.
- Last 20
Last 20 is a proposed service aimed at helping developers who are stuck at the 80% completion mark of their projects, connecting them with experts for guidance.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: Startup Ideas Podcast, hosted by Greg Isenberg
Episode: The OpenAI Launch Nobody's Talking About (ChatGPT Skills)
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.