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How a project works

Phase 1

Problem Validation

Is there real demand?

Phase 2

Solution Definition

What exactly to build

Phase 3

Build Strategy

MVP · Pricing · GTM

Searches Reddit & the web

Grounded in real discussions

Problem validation with data

Solution definition from insights

MVP plan + pricing + GTM

Phase 1 · Problem Validation

Find out if people actually have the problem you think they do

AI agents search Reddit, forums, and the web to find real conversations about your idea. You get a clear answer: is there genuine demand, or are you solving a problem nobody has?

Searches hundreds of real discussions, not surveys
Identifies the exact pain points people complain about
Shows you the competition and where they fall short
Gives you a BUILD / CONSIDER / AVOID verdict with reasons

Phase 1 complete · Problem validated

BUILDHigh confidence · 8.2 / 10

→Freelancers complain about this weekly in 40+ threads
→Existing tools are built for agencies, not solo operators
→Clear willingness to pay found across multiple communities

Demand

High

Market Space

Medium

Sources

73 found

Opportunity

Clear gap

Phase 2 · Exact product to build

Product Direction

Build a lightweight client portal for solo consultants managing 2–5 retainer clients. The differentiator: automatic weekly status emails generated from your notes.

✕Don't build project management features — clients already have tools for that.

Auto-generated status emailsMust-have

Client feedback thread per projectMust-have

Invoice summary exportShould-have

Phase 2 · Solution Definition

Know exactly what to build — and what to leave out

Phase 2 takes everything Phase 1 found and turns it into a specific product definition. Who exactly to build for, what the core mechanic is, and one thing you should NOT build so you stay focused.

Hyper-specific target user (not "professionals" — real people)
The one differentiating mechanic that gaps the competition
Core features ranked by priority and effort
Honest risks with how to handle them

Phase 3 · Build Strategy

Go from plan to action with an MVP guide, pricing, and launch playbook

Phase 3 generates three separate plans — how to build it, how to price it, and how to get your first customers.

MVP Plan

Tech stack, feature breakdown, build timeline

Pricing Strategy

Recommended model, tiers, and launch price advice

Go-to-Market Plan

Channels, first 100 users strategy, launch checklist

Phase 3 · Build Strategy

MVP Plan

Pricing

GTM Plan

Pricing Model

Solo · 1 person, up to 5 clients$29/mo

Studio · Up to 3 team members, 20 clients$79/mo

Start at $19 for your first 3 months — get early adopters to commit fast.

First 100 users strategyPost in r/freelance and r/consulting. Offer free lifetime access to the first 20 people who give feedback.

One project. Three phases. A complete plan.

Each phase builds on the last. You don't move to solutions until the problem is validated.

Create a project

Give your idea a name and describe it. That's all you need to start.

Validate the problem

AI scans Reddit, forums, and the web. You get a report on real demand within 2 minutes.

Define the solution

Phase 2 uses your research to tell you exactly who to build for and what to build.

Get your build plan

MVP breakdown, pricing tiers, and a step-by-step plan to get your first users.

For the builders who lose sleep over the right problems

Whether it's your first idea or your tenth — skip the guesswork and start with evidence.

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First-time founders

Find out if your idea has legs before you spend months building something nobody wants.

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Repeat entrepreneurs

Move faster. Skip the early research phase and go straight to a validated plan.

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Product managers

Back your feature ideas with real signal, not just your intuition or stakeholder requests.

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CEOs & execs

Evaluate new bets quickly. Get a clear picture of demand and competition before committing resources.

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Indie hackers

Find a niche worth building in, then get a launch plan you can actually execute solo.

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Consultants & agencies

Deliver better market research to clients in minutes instead of days.

Analyze · Understand · Act

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