3 AI Tools That Paid for Themselves in 30 Days
Real scenarios. Real math. Real ROI.
"Does this actually make money?"
That's the only question that matters. We looked at three common founder scenarios to see if the "hype" tools actually delivered hard cash value in the first month.
1. The Sales Deck (Gamma)
The Problem
Founder needed a 12-slide sales deck for a prospect. Usually takes 6 hours of design + copy.
The AI Solution
Used Gamma (Free Tier). Pasted existing notes. Generated full deck in 30 seconds. Spent 20 mins customizing.
ROI Breakdown
- Founder Hourly Rate: $100/hr
- Time Saved: 5.5 Hours
- Tool Cost: $0 (Free)
- Net Value: +$550
2. The MVP Feature (Claude 3.5 Sonnet)
The Problem
Non-technical founder needed a Python script to scrape pricing data. Freelancer quote: $300.
The AI Solution
Used Claude 3.5 Sonnet. Prompted requirements. Claude wrote perfect script in 1 shot.
ROI Breakdown
- Freelancer Avoided: $300
- Time Spent: 15 Mins
- Tool Cost: $0 (Free limit)
- Net Value: +$275
These tools pay for themselves in one use.
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