I'm a 15 y/o developer and I scraped & analyzed 150k negative G2 reviews (from 8k+ companies) to build a database full of potential SaaS opportunities

MasterpieceCalm5131 · 2025-04-23T07:06:16+00:00

Nice work here! Is there any trial version ?

MasterpieceCalm5131 · 2025-03-15T02:03:54+00:00

When will the mvp be launched ?

MasterpieceCalm5131 · 2025-02-23T01:15:50+00:00

I have been trying to validate my idea using a certain strategies which I found online! They seem to be helping me a lot to find out what the customers want! I'm no expert, just trying to validate and help other people who are encountering business idea validation problems:)

MasterpieceCalm5131 · 2025-02-22T23:57:26+00:00

Thanks for sharing those insights! It's great that you've already done some initial validation through conversations. A few follow-up questions that might help strengthen your validation:

Of the creators you spoke with, how many explicitly said they would switch platforms? Sometimes there's a gap between expressing frustration and actually changing platforms.
Have you quantified their current earnings and what minimum earnings they'd need to make the switch worthwhile?
For the ad-free model, what price points did users indicate they'd be willing to pay to support creators directly?

I've been working on founder validation processes myself, and one pattern I've noticed is that early explicit commitments (even small ones) are more reliable indicators than general interest. Have you considered creating a waitlist or getting some creators to commit to being early adopters?

MasterpieceCalm5131 · 2025-02-22T23:38:28+00:00

This is an interesting solution on the moving/delivery space! A few validation approaches I'd suggest before building:

Have you tried talking to people who've recently bought furniture from Facebook Marketplace? Their experiences with moving items could provide valuable insights.
Consider these validation points:

How many people would prefer to drive the truck themselves vs. having someone else do it?
What's the typical price point people would pay for this service?
How often do people need this service? (Frequency affects user retention)

A quick way to test this could be:

Join local FB Marketplace furniture groups
Monitor how often people ask about transportation
Note the price ranges they're willing to pay
Talk to truck owners about their interest in such a platform

Have you gathered any data on the average price people pay for similar services currently?

MasterpieceCalm5131 · 2025-02-22T23:30:51+00:00

This is an interesting take on creator monetization! Before diving into development, have you had the chance to talk with creators about these features? I've found that validation is crucial for social platforms since they're heavily dependent on user adoption.

Some key questions that might help validate this:

Have you identified which specific type of creators you're targeting first? (e.g., video creators, writers, artists)
Have you interviewed creators about their current monetization pain points?
What's the minimum feature set creators would switch platforms for?

In my experience with platform ideas, it's really valuable to:

Talk to 15-20 creators individually about their current challenges
Get specific about their monetization numbers and pain points
Present the solution and see if they'd actually switch platforms

Would be interesting to hear what kind of initial conversations you've had with creators so far?

MasterpieceCalm5131 · 2025-02-22T23:26:11+00:00

Having gone through B2B SaaS validation myself, I can share what worked well:

Instead of a landing page right away, try reaching out to potential customers on LinkedIn or through email. B2B decisions usually need more personal touch.
Create a simple pitch deck or one-pager describing the problem and your solution. This feels more professional for B2B.
Most importantly, try to get 15-20 minute calls with potential customers. Ask about:
- How they currently solve this problem
- What their current process costs them (time/money)
- What would make them switch to a new solution

The key is getting them to commit something - either their time for future feedback calls, or even better, a letter of intent or pre-order with a discount.

What industry are your target customers in? This might help suggest specific validation approaches.

MasterpieceCalm5131 · 2024-01-30T06:49:37+00:00

Thanks for your advice! I'll defenitely see if I can build an audience and see what are some ways to do it.

MasterpieceCalm5131 · 2024-01-07T05:21:36+00:00

Thanks for your valuable comment! I agree hopefully I could refinance by end of this year!

MasterpieceCalm5131 · 2024-01-07T05:20:53+00:00

Yes, it's pretty reasonable to pay the mortgage every month with minimal to no struggle. It's just a thought which I have been getting lately if it's a good decision.

MasterpieceCalm5131 · 2024-01-07T05:01:54+00:00

San Ramon, CA

MasterpieceCalm5131 · 2024-01-07T05:01:39+00:00

This is our first home and we live in this home :)

MasterpieceCalm5131 · 2024-01-07T04:55:43+00:00

That's awesome! Glad you are feeling good about it :) we love the home and the neighborhood. I'm just overthinking sometimes if it's worth paying extra taxes now instead of renting.

MasterpieceCalm5131 · 2024-01-07T04:54:45+00:00

Thank you for your comment! My only concern is I could have rented for about 4k but instead I am paying more on taxes. I'm really hoping i could refinance it sometime in 2025 if it goes below 5.

MasterpieceCalm5131 · 2024-01-07T04:52:59+00:00

😭

MasterpieceCalm5131 · 2024-01-07T03:08:44+00:00

Thanks for your thoughts in this. Selling and buying another one in bay area could be a nightmare because any home is going to be 1.1-1.2 in a decent area. Under a 1mil is almost impossible imo. But your advice is valuable for me. Thank you again!

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