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Sabrina Ramonov

AI Content Creator

AI tutorial content creator earning from sponsorships

Video published Apr 28, 2026 by Sabrina Ramonov

Startup cost: Near-zero cost (a phone and AI tool subscriptions) (our estimate; the video doesn’t give figures)

Source video

Sabrina Ramonov · These 9 AI Businesses Will Make You $1M (With Zero Employees) ↗

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What It Is

You learn an AI tool from long YouTube tutorials one day and post what you learned on short-form platforms the next, repeating until you build a following. Once you reach about 10,000 followers across platforms, AI companies start approaching you for sponsored videos and collaborations.

The Pitch

The creator, who says she has nearly 2 million followers and no employees, argues AI startups are flush with funding and eager to sponsor creators, so the space is easy to monetize. She says many creators hit 10,000 followers in 3-6 months by copying the hooks of viral AI videos.

Who It’s Best For

Someone comfortable posting consistently on camera who enjoys learning new tools.

The Truth (as we see it)

Sponsorship demand in AI is real, but growth timelines vary widely and the creator herself says this path often takes one to three years. Her advice to copy other creators' viral videos word for word raises fairness and copyright concerns and may not build a lasting reputation. She sells her own AI app.

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