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I built a web app that gives you structured podcast summaries
r/SideProject
6/26/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomSnap | https://wisdomsnap.com | Podcast Summarization | Provides structured summaries of podcast episodes, generated on demand using OpenAI with transcripts |
| OpenAI | Not provided | AI/ML | Used for generating podcast summaries with a special prompt and transcript |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Overwhelmed by long podcast episodes (2+ hours)
- Time-consuming to listen to entire podcasts to catch key insights
Problems to Solve:
- Quickly access key insights from podcasts without listening to full episodes
- Save time while still gaining valuable knowledge
Potential Solutions:
- Structured podcast summaries generated on demand
- Reusing stored summaries to reduce processing costs
- Adding hyperlinked timestamps for deeper dives into specific points
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- On-demand generation of content to manage costs
- Storing generated summaries for reuse to reduce operational expenses
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Open beta program to showcase features and gather user feedback
- Sharing on platforms like Reddit (r/SideProject) for visibility
Monetization & Product:
- Cost-effective implementation (low per-summary cost)
- Feature development based on user suggestions (e.g., hyperlinked timestamps)
- Product-market fit: addressing time constraints for podcast consumers
User Engagement:
- Soliciting and responding to user feedback in comments
- Potential for community contributions (as indicated by user interest in contributing)