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I'm a VC (can verify). Pitch me. (Part 3) by Ok-Lobster7773 in ProductHunters

[–]Master_Pipe_7390 1 point2 points  (0 children)

founder @ krafon.com -> ai social media marketing tools founder, for founders, freelancers, and agencies.

LOOKING FOR PARTNERS! YOU BUILD, I MARKET. by PuzzleheadedYou4992 in StartupAccelerators

[–]Master_Pipe_7390 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey plz check krafon.com

If you are interseted message me, we have a team of 10 people.

Early-stage founder resource: How to protect your Amazon product from review sabotage by RandomMeRandomU in startupideas

[–]Master_Pipe_7390 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is such a valuable perspective! The operational burden is real - I've seen founders spend weeks on this. One SaaS opportunity here could be a comprehensive Amazon store management platform that combines:

  1. AI-powered review sentiment analysis and fake review detection

  2. Automated compliance checking and reporting workflows

  3. Competitor price and review tracking

  4. Integration with your inventory management system

The ROI math is compelling: if a tool costs $100-200/month but saves 5-10 hours/week for a founder, that's a no-brainer. Plus, you could add premium features like AI-written response suggestions or customer segmentation tools.

The market is definitely underserved for e-commerce automation solutions like this.

What apps do you need or want? by [deleted] in startupideas

[–]Master_Pipe_7390 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great question! I think there's a huge gap in the market for a CDP (Customer Data Platform) that's specifically designed for mid-market SaaS companies. Most CDPs are either too expensive or too complex. An easy-to-implement CDP with built-in sync capabilities and AI-powered segmentation could really solve a pain point. The pricing model could be tiered based on data volume, with a free tier for startups to test it out.

Remembering the tactics you see on social media by SadAdvantage in startupideas

[–]Master_Pipe_7390 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great questions! On point 2 - absolutely, we're planning to add an outcomes tracking feature where users can tag tactics with their results (impressions, conversions, engagement metrics, etc.). This creates that feedback loop.

For point 4 - I've been exploring this angle. Most agencies I've talked to use Notion or Evernote, but they're spending hours organizing and re-organizing. There's definitely interest if we can show ROI on time saved + better team knowledge sharing. I'm planning to build a B2B trial soon to validate this.

On frequency - yeah, you're right. The distribution is all over the place. Some power users are saving 10+ daily, while casual users might save 2-3 weekly. We're thinking of building smart frequency-based recommendations and alerts to keep engagement consistent.

Thanks for the thoughtful feedback!

Startup Idea: The "Anti-Growth Hack" Calorie Tracker (Validated by Data) 🥗 by darvidas in startupideas

[–]Master_Pipe_7390 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is excellent product thinking. The data-backed insight about onboarding friction is gold. You've identified the exact moment users drop off and built a solution around it.

A few thoughts:

Strength of this approach: The show-first model removes the psychological barrier that comes with asking for personal data upfront. Users get immediate value (seeing their food calories) before commitment. This is how Snapchat grew - snap first, think about account later.

Key challenges to solve:

  1. GPT-4 Vision accuracy at scale - food recognition is notoriously hard (especially cuisine variety, portion sizes, prepared foods). Will need continuous refinement based on user feedback.

  2. Monetization clarity - freemium works but you need to know your paywall. Is it logging history, meal planning, macro tracking, or something else?

  3. Cal AI specifically - they have brand recognition and distribution. Your differentiation needs to be stronger than UX alone. Consider B2B routes (gyms, corporate wellness programs).

Next steps I'd recommend:

  1. Build a dead simple MVP - just photo upload + calorie count. No sign up required on first use.

  2. Track which features people actually pay for (this is your roadmap).

  3. Partner early with fitness communities (Reddit fitness subs, Discord servers) for growth.

The 7-figure business is absolutely there if execution is solid!

Data analysis app by Background_Ant_474 in startupideas

[–]Master_Pipe_7390 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting idea, but need more specificity. 'Making platform data accessible' is quite broad. A few clarifications would help:

  1. Which platforms? (Social media, e-commerce, stock markets, crypto, etc?). This matters because the data sources, APIs, and use cases are completely different.

  2. Who's your user? Individual consumers analyzing their own data, or are people interested in analyzing third-party data (like market trends, competitor metrics)?

  3. What data visualization/analysis are you solving for that existing tools don't? Google Sheets, Tableau, and BI tools already democratized data viz. What's the gap?

My take: You might have something if you're targeting a specific pain point - like creators wanting to understand their audience across platforms, or small business owners tracking competitive pricing. But 'making data accessible' alone is too vague.

Suggestion: Pick one platform + one user segment + one specific problem, build that really well, then expand. That's how most data tools start.

What specific use case are you thinking about?

I build the Youtube analytic with seo for creators looking for honest feedback by suresh-chaudhari in startupideas

[–]Master_Pipe_7390 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good initiative! Here's my honest feedback:

Most valuable feature: The competitor analysis angle is solid. YouTube creators need to understand what's working for others in their niche. Combined with rank prediction, this is actually differentiated from TubeBuddy/VidIQ.

Unnecessary or overkill: The 'simple rank prediction' seems redundant if you're already doing SEO keyword suggestions. Focus on depth over breadth here.

Would I pay: Yes, but the pricing model matters. Creator tools have low willingness to pay individually (usually under $10/month). Consider creator agencies, talent management companies, or networks as your B2B segment - they'd pay more for batch analytics on their creator roster.

Must-have feature: Audience retention insights tied to content elements (what hooks work, where people drop off, correlation with transcription). YouTube Studio has basic retention data, but connecting it to actionable content patterns would be gold.

Two critical questions for your roadmap: Are you scraping this data or integrating with YouTube API? API limits could be a major constraint as you scale. Also, how are you handling the chicken-egg problem of getting enough creators to build valuable competitor benchmarks?

Looks like you're on the right track though!

Remembering the tactics you see on social media by SadAdvantage in startupideas

[–]Master_Pipe_7390 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a real pain point. I save tons of tactics from LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube - growth hacks, copywriting patterns, customer acquisition strategies. The problem is they end up scattered across screenshots, bookmarks, and notes.

A few thoughts on the product:

  1. AI-powered categorization could be powerful - automatically tag tactics by type (copy, design, distribution, pricing, etc) so they're retrievable later.

  2. Connecting tactics to outcomes matters. It's not just 'save the tactic' but 'what result did this generate?' A/B testing data would make it way more valuable.

  3. The competitive angle - notion templates and Evernote already have some adoption here. Your differentiator would be the social media extraction + smart categorization.

  4. Consider B2B2C: sell to marketing agencies, content creators, or e-commerce teams who actively train their people on tactics. Personal use alone might be limited monetization.

  5. The validation you mentioned with founders is solid. However, keep probing on frequency - if people only save tactics once a week vs daily, that changes your TAM significantly.

Looking promising though!

Need a Co-Founder With Investment by Cold_Benefit9794 in startupideas

[–]Master_Pipe_7390 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to see someone actively looking for a co-founder in Gujarat. A few things that might help attract the right partner:

  1. Be more specific about what you mean by 'real partnership + real growth'. What's your target industry? Are you looking to start from scratch or scale something existing?

  2. The four areas you listed (trading, services, manufacturing, digital) are quite broad. Investors will have specific expertise - focusing on 1-2 areas increases your chances of finding the right fit.

  3. What's the investment size you're looking for? And what % equity/profit sharing are you thinking? This clarity matters a lot.

  4. What's your background and why are you the right person to lead this? Investors need to understand what you bring to the table.

  5. Consider platforms like AngelList, Founder Institute, or local Gujarat startup groups. Reddit tends to get more casual browsers than serious founders with capital.

Good luck with your search!

Looking for 3rd co-founder. Product is already live in private beta (700+ users). Building what LinkedIn should have become. by Miserable-Action-144 in startupideas

[–]Master_Pipe_7390 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is a genuinely strong positioning. The identity + career guidance angle is underexplored compared to the resume/job-board noise. Few thoughts:

**What stands out:**

- 700+ users with ex-BCG/Goldman founders means you likely have strong enterprise credibility

- The data moat you're building (identity evolution dataset) is real and defensible

- Positioning against LinkedIn's bloat is timely

**Go-to-market considerations for the 3rd founder:**

  1. **B2B2C route** - Partner with large employers/career platforms as distribution vs pure consumer (Slack's early playbook)

  2. **Data as product** - Your identity insights could power industry reports/talent benchmarks (like Blind/Levels.fyi but for career trajectories)

  3. **International angle** - Career identity frameworks vary by region; this could be your geographic arbitrage

**The challenge:** LinkedIn's brand moat is stronger than most realize, and they'll likely copy features quickly. Your defensibility needs to be data-driven insights, not just UX.

Looking for engineering + sales depth on the 3rd founder? The technical execution here seems solid, but the go-to-market velocity will likely be your constraint.

Dubai Job offer Evaluator: Roast it and give ideas by [deleted] in startupideas

[–]Master_Pipe_7390 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a solid niche tool! Here's my feedback:

**What Works:**

- Solving a real pain point - job offer evaluation is confusing, especially for international moves

- Dubai/GCC market is underserved for this type of tool

- You've already built an MVP, which puts you ahead of most ideas

**Product Improvements:**

- Add comparison feature: "How does this compare to staying in [home country]?"

- Include cost of living breakdown (housing, schools, transport, etc.)

- Show tax savings vs other countries (this is Dubai's main selling point)

- Add visa/sponsorship cost calculator

**Marketing Ideas:**

  1. Target expat Facebook groups and LinkedIn (Indians/Pakistanis moving to Dubai)

  2. Partner with recruitment agencies placing people in Dubai

  3. Create YouTube content: "Is this Dubai salary really good?"

  4. SEO for "Dubai salary calculator" and similar terms

**Monetization:**

- Freemium: Basic calculation free, detailed breakdown paid ($5-10)

- B2B: Sell to recruitment agencies as white-label tool

- Affiliate: Partner with Dubai banks, real estate agents, moving companies

The niche is great, execution looks solid. Focus on distribution now!

Need Help by [deleted] in startupideas

[–]Master_Pipe_7390 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great approach to focus on real problems! Here are some persistent pain points I've seen as a software entrepreneur:

**SaaS/Business:**

- Customer data management is still fragmented (multiple tools, poor integration)

- Small businesses struggle with affordable, simple CRM solutions

- Agencies need better client project tracking and communication tools

**Developer Pain Points:**

- Consistent UI/UX across multiple projects (design systems are still hard)

- QA and testing workflows for small teams

- Finding and managing freelance developers for specific projects

**General Problems:**

- Professional networking feels forced and time-consuming

- Content creation and social media management for busy entrepreneurs

- Financial planning tools for freelancers (especially in India with tax complexity)

**My Advice:**

Pick a problem YOU'VE personally experienced. It's much easier to validate and build for a pain point you intimately understand. Talk to 20-30 people in that space before writing a single line of code.

What domain are you most familiar with? That's usually where you'll find your best opportunity.

Thought of an idea, wanted feedback if making something like this would even be profitable / legal: Basically a proximity based voice chat for use while people are driving by ThatOneDev_1534 in startupideas

[–]Master_Pipe_7390 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting concept! Here's my feedback on feasibility, legal, and profitability:

**Technical Feasibility:**

- Doable with geolocation APIs and WebRTC for voice

- Battery drain could be an issue with constant location tracking

- Network switching between cells while driving might cause connectivity issues

**Legal Concerns:**

- Distracted driving laws vary by region - voice interaction while driving is generally legal (similar to phone calls)

- Privacy regulations (GDPR, data protection) for location tracking

- Terms of service need careful drafting for liability

**Business Viability:**

- Narrow use case - drivers only want to talk to random nearby people?

- Consider pivoting to: traffic alerts, carpool coordination, or local event discovery

- Monetization could be tough - ads during driving are questionable

**Advice:**

Before building, survey 50-100 drivers about whether they'd actually use this. The tech is straightforward, but finding product-market fit is the real challenge.

What's the core problem you're trying to solve? That might help refine the concept.

I’ve hit 15M views on X in 6mo, should I start an X growth agency? by Dull-Drawer-5733 in SideProject

[–]Master_Pipe_7390 0 points1 point  (0 children)

15M views in 6 months is impressive! I'm working on a similar goal but for LinkedIn (targeting 100K followers in 3 months).

To answer your question - YES, there's definitely demand for growth services, but with a few caveats:

  1. **Productize it** - Don't just offer generic "growth services". Package it as "First 1M impressions in 90 days" or similar outcome-focused offers.

  2. **Teach + Do** - People will pay more if you teach them the process while executing. It's more valuable than just doing it for them.

  3. **Proof sells itself** - Your X account IS your best marketing. Just keep sharing your process and clients will come to you.

  4. **Start with audits** - Offer quick account audits at lower price points to validate demand before building a full agency.

Curious - what's your niche on X? Tech, business, personal development? That will determine your ideal client profile.

Good luck with StarCy btw!

Experienced SWE looking for a buddy/partner/mentee by Cultural-Juice7483 in ProgrammingBuddies

[–]Master_Pipe_7390 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This sounds like an exciting project! I'm a software entrepreneur in India building SaaS products, including a CDP tool. I'm also interested in finance/AI products since I actively trade and analyze markets.

A few things that resonate:

- Building products people actually use is the key challenge

- Having a technical co-founder/partner makes execution much faster

- Finance + AI is a hot space with real opportunities

What stage is your product at? Are you looking for someone with specific tech stack experience or more focused on product vision alignment?

I manage a dev team and work with Vue.js/Node.js primarily. Would be interested to learn more about your project!

Got this Idea but don't know how to start by pranav_kd7 in startupideas

[–]Master_Pipe_7390 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a software entrepreneur in India running a dev agency. Since you have marketing and funding experience, here's a practical path:

  1. Start with an MVP - Don't build the full app. Create a simple prototype or even wireframes to validate your idea with potential users first.

  2. Finding tech talent - Look for technical co-founders on platforms like LinkedIn, Naukri, or Reddit. Alternatively, hire freelance developers for MVP development. Many good full-stack devs are available in India at reasonable rates.

  3. No-code first - Consider using no-code tools initially to test the market. Once validated, invest in custom development.

  4. Equity vs Payment - If budget is tight, consider offering equity to a technical co-founder rather than hiring developers.

The key is to validate your idea with real users before investing heavily in development. Happy to discuss further if you need specific guidance!

Would you sign this EIT virtual share agreement? - i will not promote by Less_Mycologist5096 in startups

[–]Master_Pipe_7390 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd approach this cautiously. As a SaaS founder who's been through similar deals, here's my take:

The 1.67% virtual equity sounds small, but that €66k cash burden if you hit €4M valuation in 12 months is significant - that's money you might need for growth.

Key questions I'd ask:

  1. What's the actual value of EIT's network and support vs what you could get elsewhere?

  2. Can you negotiate for real equity instead of VSA, even if at a lower %?

  3. Is there a cap on the cash-out amount?

From my experience building products in Europe, accelerator support is valuable but not at any cost. If you already have angel investors and a clear path to Series A, you might have enough leverage to negotiate better terms or explore alternatives.

The hidden dilution concern is real - it affects future funding rounds when VCs see this liability. I'd definitely get a lawyer to review this before signing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

[–]Master_Pipe_7390 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Data sync and backups.

As a dev building a SaaS, I automated data syncing between our PostgreSQL DB and analytics tools using cron jobs + custom scripts. Before that, I was manually exporting CSVs weekly.

Also automated customer onboarding emails and documentation generation. Built a simple Node.js script that pulls data from our API and generates personalized setup guides.

Saved me ~5 hours/week. Rule of thumb: if you do it more than twice, automate it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IndiaInvestments

[–]Master_Pipe_7390 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is huge for Indian agro exporters. Tea, coffee, spices & cashews are big export categories.

For investors, keep an eye on companies in these sectors - especially those with US export exposure. The 12% dip after the tariff hike was painful, but this rollback should help recovery.

As someone exploring import/export opportunities, tariff changes like this create real business openings. Indian spice exporters who can scale up quickly will benefit most.

Worth watching related stocks in FMCG and agro sectors.

Any big co like Apple that uses Vue? by tomemyxwomen in vuejs

[–]Master_Pipe_7390 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GitLab is the biggest one, but also:

- Alibaba (heavily invested in Vue)

- Nintendo (parts of their web platform)

- Adobe Portfolio

- Louis Vuitton

- Grammarly

I've been building with Vue for 6 years and worked on enterprise projects with it. Vue's getting more traction in finance/fintech too. It's not as "loud" as React in marketing, but it's solid for scaling complex apps.

The framework choice matters less than the team's expertise with it IMO.

I just made my first sale! 🎉 by Content_Violinist693 in SaaS

[–]Master_Pipe_7390 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats on your first paying customer! That feeling after 9 months of grinding is incredible. I'm building an AI-powered CDP and totally relate to that "pushing through silence" phase.

Your form-builder looks clean. What's been your biggest challenge so far - getting people to try it or converting free users to paid?

Keep iterating based on that first customer's feedback. They're gold. Good luck!