5 Profitable AI Business Models That Are Actually Working in 2025 (And 3 to Avoid)

The Adam Feuerstein Podcast

What separates AI businesses making millions from those burning out in months? In this episode of the Total Sum Game podcast, Adam Feuerstein reveals the 5 most profitable AI business models in 2025, 3 overhyped traps to avoid, and a powerful framework to help you spot sustainable opportunities in a noisy AI market.
If you're an entrepreneur, founder, or investor trying to navigate the world of AI startups, this episode is a must-listen. Discover why leading with “AI” isn’t enough, what the most successful companies are doing differently, and how to evaluate your own ideas using Adam’s MOATS Framework (Moat, Outcomes, Automation Balance, Training Data, and Scalability).
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Chapters

1. Market Reality Check (00:00:00)

2. Five Profitable AI Business Models (00:02:45)

3. Three Overhyped AI Models to Avoid (00:08:10)

4. The MOTES Framework Explained (00:11:28)

5. Real-World Application Examples (00:15:25)

6. Future AI Business Opportunities (00:18:52)