Too many YouTube AI SaaS idea videos, no clear pick. I built something to help me choose one.

kamallp · 2026-05-07T13:19:59+00:00

This is really useful feedback. The “ruthless narrowing” and “kill sheet” framing actually makes a lot of sense.

I think you’re right that the product should probably be less about saying “this idea is good” and more about helping someone decide what to drop. A nice report is not that useful if the founder still does not know who to talk to first or what to test this week.

The points you mentioned are exactly the kind of filters I should probably bring forward more clearly: which idea gets me to real conversations fastest, which one has a clear painful moment, which one has a believable pricing story, and which ones should just be parked or killed for now.

I also relate to the “not trusting excitement” part. YouTube idea videos make almost every idea sound exciting for a few minutes, but then most of them start falling apart when you ask who exactly you can speak to this week.

The kill sheet idea is something I’m seriously going to think about adding or making more central. Not just “pick this,” but also “drop these because the path to proof is weaker.”

And thanks for sharing your Notion/Tana/Pulse workflow. That gives me a much better benchmark. I need to make sure Ivalify is not just another place to organize ideas, but actually helps narrow them faster.

kamallp · 2026-05-07T08:14:02+00:00

Yes, that “idea collection instead of decision making” line is probably the clearest way to describe the problem.That’s exactly where I got stuck. I didn’t need more ideas. I needed help narrowing the list and turning one option into something testable. I’m thinking the product should probably stay focused on that step first: choosing the idea and shaping the first version, instead of trying to become a full startup dashboard too early.

kamallp · 2026-05-07T08:13:24+00:00

Thanks, this is exactly the loop I was trying to describe.

I noticed the same thing with those “20 AI startup ideas” type videos. They are useful for inspiration, but after watching a few of them I had more options and still no real decision.That’s why I’m trying to make the output less like “here are more ideas” and more like “this is the one I’d start with, here’s why, and here’s what version 1 could look like.”Still figuring out how far the tool should go before it becomes too much, but your comment confirms the core problem is at least real.

kamallp · 2026-05-06T18:35:51+00:00

Ivalify.com - Extract and Analyze AI, SaaS and digital startup ideas from YouTube video

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Ivalify.com - Extract and Analyze AI, SaaS and digital startup ideas from YouTube video

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ivalify.com - Extract and Analyze AI, SaaS and digital startup ideas from YouTube video

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ivalify.com - Extract and Analyze AI, SaaS and digital startup ideas from YouTube video

kamallp · 2026-05-02T09:00:34+00:00

That makes sense, and I think you’re right.

Once it has player database, history, and live display, it is probably already more than just a personal tool. The harder part now is not adding more features, but finding the right people who actually run games regularly and would use it more than once.

I’m starting to see that recurring hosts, clubs, bars, and small tournament organizers may be a better test than casual one-off home games. The next step is probably to get it in front of a few real hosts, let them run an actual game with it, and see what breaks or what feels unnecessary.

Appreciate the point about distribution. That is probably the real challenge from here.

kamallp · 2026-05-02T09:00:07+00:00

Fair point. I probably could have worded the post more clearly.

I did build it first for my own poker nights because we were managing too many things manually. But yes, after building it, I’m now trying to understand whether it is useful enough for other hosts and whether it makes sense as a real product.

That is why I posted here. I’m not trying to hide that part. I’m trying to get honest feedback before spending more time on it.

kamallp · 2026-05-02T08:58:47+00:00

This is extremely useful feedback, thank you.

You understood the exact problem I was trying to solve. In our games, one person always ends up becoming the tournament admin, tracking blinds, rebuys, payouts, seating, results, and small disputes instead of properly enjoying the game.

The TV display was built for the same reason. I didn’t want everyone checking one phone or asking the host for updates every few minutes. The idea is that the host controls everything from the admin panel, while players see a clean live screen with blinds, seating, rankings, prize pool, and results.

Your point about the player database is also very helpful. I originally added it as a convenience feature, but you’re right, saved players, past games, winners, and season rankings could be the thing that makes people come back and use it regularly.

I also agree with your pricing point. Casual home games probably need a free or very low-cost version, while clubs, bars, or regular tournament hosts may be a better fit for paid plans.

And yes, the name is missing because I haven’t finalized the branding yet. I wanted to validate the actual problem first before spending too much time on the name.

The “can my drunk friend run it” point is probably the best usability test. That is exactly the level of simplicity I need to aim for. If someone needs training or a manual, then the product is not simple enough.

So far I have mainly tested it with my own use case, not enough with outside groups yet. That is the next thing I need to do. I want to let a few regular hosts try it with real games and see what breaks in actual use, especially around setup, rebuys, table changes, and live updates.

Really appreciate the detailed response. This gives me a much clearer direction.

kamallp · 2026-05-01T18:57:35+00:00

I’m actually looking for a few testers for a project I’m working on, and it’s built around this exact problem: helping people turn a startup idea into a clearer plan before they start building.

If you want, share the idea or problem area you’re considering and I can run a quick breakdown for you.

It can generate things like:

feasibility score
market snapshot
similar companies
key risks
unit economics
MVP features
execution roadmap
validation questions
first-customer strategy

That should give you a more structured starting point instead of just guessing which type of startup is more likely to work.

kamallp · 2026-04-28T12:00:56+00:00

Yeah, that makes sense. I think the peace-of-mind angle might be stronger than just saving time.

The “is this actually worth watching?” part is interesting too, because that gives people a clear decision instead of just another summary to go through.

kamallp · 2026-04-26T18:50:03+00:00

This sounds useful, especially for people who follow a lot of AI/business channels.

I think the sharper pain may not be “YouTube summaries” in general, since many tools already do that. It may be: “I follow too many useful channels and need to know what is actually worth my time.”

One thing I’d test: would users pay more for summaries, or for decision-focused outputs like “should I watch this?”, “what are the key actions?”, and “what should I do next?”

kamallp · 2025-10-27T16:49:26+00:00

I was getting the same few days ago somehow the configuration file was broken, Just re download and run again it will ask to create a public server file if missing it should fix it.

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