Guides for founders
How we research, score, and launch startup ideas — and how to run the same process yourself. Looking for step-by-step launch strategies? Browse the playbooks.
What Is Micro-SaaS? Meaning, Examples, and How to Start One
A plain-English definition of micro-SaaS, real examples of one-person software businesses, and a realistic path to starting your own.
How to Come Up With Startup Ideas: 7 Methods That Actually Work
Seven repeatable ways to generate startup ideas — from Paul Graham's 'live in the future' method to mining search data for demand nobody serves.
Low Startup Cost Business Ideas That Can Actually Scale
The business models you can start for under $1,000 that still compound — software, automation, productized services — and the ones that only look cheap.
How to Validate a Startup Idea With Real Search Data
The exact process behind every idea on this site — turning Google search volume, growth, and difficulty into a go/no-go call before you build anything.
How We Score Ideas: Opportunity & Feasibility, Explained
What the two numbers on every idea report actually measure, how they're derived, and how to use them to pick your next move.
From Idea to First Customer in 30 Days
A week-by-week plan for turning a researched idea into a paying customer — before you build the full product.
How to Pick a Startup Idea That Fits Your Skills
Founder–idea fit matters as much as market size — a framework for matching what you can build and sell to demand that's already measured.
The Founder's Guide to Niche Selection
Why 'too small' niches keep minting durable businesses, and how to size one before you commit.
Free Credits & Grants to Launch Your Idea
The cloud credits, AI credits, and grants that make a first build essentially free — curated with our sister site, Credit for Startups.