Someone has presented a business idea to you and you think it might be successful. You say:
I see some potential in this idea.
see potential in (someone or something)
You can "see potential" in an idea. It means that you think it might be a good idea, although the details might need to be improved a bit.
You can also see potential in a person - usually a young person who you think might one day become successful.
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