Ghibli prompts, million-dollar hackathons, and creator-led SaaS growth
 
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From Ghibli AI Prompts to $1M Hackathons 💻
By Chris Kernaghan • 31 Mar 2025 View in browser
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AI Hackathons are heating up

Hey, it's Chris! We have three short stories you'll want to read this week.


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🎨 Ghibli-Style Prompts with ChatGPT

People are using ChatGPT to dream up Ghibli-style images, and they're impressive.

My daughter and I, Ghibli-style.

In a nutshell:

  • Users can now generate Ghibli-style images (and other artistic styles)
  • AI art raises copyright concerns
  • OpenAI limits artist-specific styles, citing GPU issues

Some see it as a distraction. Others say it's another case of AI ripping off artists. Either way, people are watching.

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📈 How Kushank Hit $35K/Month as a Creator

Kushank Aggarwal grew to 1M followers and turned it into real revenue.

He kept it simple:

  • Taught what he knew
  • Built trust
  • Sold without hype

Worth reading if you’re building SaaS by growing an audience first—before writing code, hiring, or launching anything.

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⚡ Bolt’s $1M Hackathon for Founders


Bolt put up $1M+ to back fast builders. It’s more than cash—teams get support, tools, and early traction.

In a nutshell:

  • $1M hackathon attracts top talent​
  • Potential for world record​
  • Opportunity for founders' recognition

If you're close to launching, this could be your shortcut.

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That's your lot.

I hope your Monday is solid and the rest of the week is even better!

— Chris

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