Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Cedric Roberge built an app called Pep AI. In just ONE MONTH, he hit 10,000 users and $30K in revenue (wow!!). This video breaks down how a college student found a trending niche, built the app, and scaled to $30K/month.
*Free iOS Bootcamp:* clickhubspot.com/60ej
Follow Cedric: twitter.com/Cedric_Roberge
Check out Pep AI: pepaiapp.com
š Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
š We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobs
Chapters:
0:00 - Knowing where to look
0:53 - Who is Cedric?
1:13 - App data and overview
2:20 - Founder background
3:19 - Build timeline and tech stack
4:44 - Start building with AI
5:40 - How to find a great app idea
6:51 - Identifying viral ideas
8:09 - Find ideas on social media
9:11 - Review existing apps
9:59 - Growth and Marketing
12:06 - App Demo
13:348 - Advice to founders
15:13 - Pat and Gus reflections: the power of building with AI
Cedric Roberge built an app called Pep AI. In just ONE MONTH, he hit 10,000 users and $30K in revenue (wow!!). This video breaks down how a college student found a trending niche, built the app, and scaled to $30K/month.
*Free iOS Bootcamp:* clickhubspot.com/60ej
Follow Cedric: twitter.com/Cedric_Roberge
Check out Pep AI: pepaiapp.com
š Follow the Second Channel: @StarterStoryBuild
š We're hiring: starterstory.com/jobs
Chapters:
0:00 - Knowing where to look
0:53 - Who is Cedric?
1:13 - App data and overview
2:20 - Founder background
3:19 - Build timeline and tech stack
4:44 - Start building with AI
5:40 - How to find a great app idea
6:51 - Identifying viral ideas
8:09 - Find ideas on social media
9:11 - Review existing apps
9:59 - Growth and Marketing
12:06 - App Demo
13:348 - Advice to founders
15:13 - Pat and Gus reflections: the power of building with AI
