School for Startups Radio: Sushi, Subscriptions, and the $250 Billion Challenge

Ever wondered why buying content online can’t be as simple as picking sushi from a conveyor belt? Well settle in, because that’s the question our CEO, Cosmin Ene, answers on School for Startups Radio.

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From the aha moment at a sushi restaurant to building monetization for humans and machines, Cosmin talks about why we believe transactional models will transform media, AI, and content over the next five to ten years. Oh, and he also explains how he used AI to help cure his tinnitus!

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This is an episode you’re going to want to listen to. Check it out below!

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January 1, 2025

Beating Low Subscription Conversion Rates and Capturing the Whole Market with Supertab

Content creators and publishers are in trouble. Subscriptions are plateauing and advertising isn’t making enough money. At the same time new AI-based tools like OpenAI’s ChatGP and Google AI both enrich and at the same time challenge traditional news content.

April 9, 2025

Google A2A and Supertab Partner to Make AI Interoperability Viable

With Supertab Connect, AI can now buy, sell, and trade services autonomously, unlocking new monetization opportunities.

February 1, 2025

Coping With the Operational & Monetization Challenges of Generative AI

Generative AI has high operational costs; traditional ads and subscriptions don’t work well. Only 1–2% of users subscribe; the other 98% avoid ongoing commitments. So how will consumer-facing applications generate the revenue necessary to sustain AI-powered services?

February 15, 2025

The Future of AI ROI Lies Beyond Subscriptions

GenAI is growing at an astonishing pace, unlocking new possibilities in productivity, creativity, and problem-solving. But as these platforms scale, one critical challenge is coming into focus: how do you make AI profitable in a way that works for both businesses and users?

March 1, 2025

How Micropayments Can Unlock GenAI’s Full Potential

The rise of GenAI has been nothing short of revolutionary, but its future hinges on a critical shift in how it is monetized. Fortunately, there’s an alternative that aligns with how users actually consume AI: flexible, small payments.

March 15, 2025

Digital Paywall for AI: Users and Revenue Move Past the Traditional Barriers

With new GenAI tools popping up every minute, it’s harder than ever to get users to commit to yet another recurring payment. But guess what? Pay-as-you-go solves this!