Starter Story How to find startup ideas (breakdown) | Starter Story
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Sep 29, 2025 Discover the secrets to finding profitable startup ideas by starting with your own pain points. The discussion delves into the critical steps of validating concepts through audience engagement. Learn how to create a minimum viable product and prioritize user satisfaction before launching to a wider audience. These insights equip aspiring entrepreneurs with practical tools to turn their ideas into successful ventures.
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Start With Your Own Work Pain
- Start by solving a pain you personally experience at work and search for existing solutions first.
- Validate interest online, build a waitlist, offer deep pre-sale discounts, and only build after initial sales.
Validate Demand Before Building
- Test resonance by discussing the problem publicly and measuring reactions before building anything.
- Launch a waitlist and aim for 100 signups, then offer 90% pre-sale discounts to secure early buyers.
Require Real Sales Before Building
- Use aggressive pre-sale pricing to measure real purchase intent rather than passive interest.
- Require a small number of actual sales (e.g., five) before committing to build an MVP.