Problems
99 of some of the most painful, in-demand problems in a database for you to check out. How do people spot problems worth solving? What does a “good problem” look like? Can you solve a good problem in the wrong way? How do they know what’s the right solution to build?
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Warm drinks are disgusting.

Insulated drinkware for adult beverage enthusiasts.

$12M /mo $12.14 /visitor $5K to start 82 out of 100
$5 startup 1 founder +1
Advertising on social media Email marketing +1

It's scary to adopt a nomadic lifestyle.

Alternative living tips and income strategies for nomads.

$20K /mo 30 days $0.12 /visitor $50 to start 91 out of 100
30 days to build $50 startup +1
Email marketing SEO +1

It's overwhelming to find the right tools to start your business.

Website tool reviews for freelancers and small businesses.

$110K /mo 90 days $1.01 /visitor $200 to start 75 out of 100
90 days to build $200 startup +1
Email marketing SEO

Excel is a headache to learn.

AI tool turning text instructions into Excel formulas.

$23K /mo 30 days $196 to start 91 out of 100
30 days to build $200 startup +1
Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1

Making professional looking emails is hard.

No-code email template builder for marketers.

$533K /mo 90 days $0.80 /visitor $100K to start 58 out of 100
90 days to build $100 startup +1
Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1

Creating effective PowerPoint presentations is hard.

Niche Presentation Design Agency for Fortune 500 Giants

$51K /mo 30 days $1.5K to start 72 out of 100
30 days to build $1.5 startup +1
Word of mouth Direct sales +1

Making video content is intimidating.

Online courses teach beginners professional video content creation.

$500K /mo 30 days $2.54 /visitor $2K to start 73 out of 100
30 days to build $2 startup +1
Advertising on social media Direct sales +1

People want a simple way to learn Notion.

"Notion templates and productivity tools by Thomas Frank."

$175K /mo 34 days $5 to start 81 out of 100
34 days to build $5 startup +1
Email marketing SEO +1

The book publishing process is outdated and complex for first-time authors.

Publishing company helping authors write, publish, and market books.

$100K /mo 90 days $0 to start 72 out of 100
90 days to build 1 founder +1
Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1

One-person businesses need coaching to grow.

"Business accelerator for coaches and freelancers."

$30K /mo 120 days $0.75 /visitor $0 to start 90 out of 100
120 days to build 1 founder +1
Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1

Productized services need an all-in-one solution to run their business.

"All-in-one platform for productized service businesses."

$133K /mo 28 days $2.05 /visitor $1K to start 81 out of 100
28 days to build $1 startup +1
Affiliate program Word of mouth +1

Companies need easy-to-use finance software.

Fintech platform for embedding finance in B2B SaaS.

$60K /mo $15K to start 59 out of 100
$15 startup 2 founders +1
Direct sales

Businesses need info on their competition.

"Mobile app analytics tool for competitive intelligence."

$8K /mo 180 days $500K to start 58 out of 100
180 days to build $500 startup +1
Direct sales Email marketing +1

People want to monetize their existing assets.

Nationwide RV rental management franchise for epic family getaways.

$150K /mo 30 days $25K to start 84 out of 100
30 days to build $25 startup +1
Word of mouth Facebook Community +1

Too many complex software solutions.

Cloud-based management software for fitness businesses.

$60K /mo 410 days $50K to start 46 out of 100
410 days to build $50 startup +1
Word of mouth Direct sales +1

Ecommerce sellers need streamlined services.

Print-on-demand services for e-commerce sellers.

$700K /mo 30 days $750K to start 58 out of 100
30 days to build $750 startup +1
Pay Per Click Advertising Brand Authenticity +1

Optimizing product listings for ecommerce is hard.

AI-Driven Product Listing Optimization for E-commerce Sellers

$7.96K /mo 189 days 55 out of 100
189 days to build 2 founders +1
Word of mouth Direct sales +1

Startups need customer insights.

"Market research agency for startup growth strategies."

$15K /mo 20 days $400 to start 91 out of 100
20 days to build $400 startup +1
Word of mouth Direct sales

Real estate agents need credibility.

TitleCapture: Streamlined quoting app for U.S. title companies.

$300K /mo 180 days $8K to start 64 out of 100
180 days to build $8 startup +1
Pay Per Click Advertising Referral Program

It's impossible to lose weight effortlessly.

Transformational coaching for sustainable weight loss and food freedom.

$28K /mo 180 days $10K to start 90 out of 100
180 days to build $10 startup +1
Word of mouth Email marketing +1

People want to express their unique style.

Custom-designed sneakers for unique self-expression.

$6.05K /mo 29 days $500 to start 90 out of 100
29 days to build $500 startup +1
Word of mouth Direct sales +1

Email inbox is unmanageable.

"Email organizer extension for clutter-free inbox management."

270 days $50K to start 85 out of 100
270 days to build $50 startup +1
Word of mouth Email marketing +1

Businesses need accurate chat bots on their websites.

AI chatbot trained on your website content.

$20.8K /mo 15 days $500 to start 87 out of 100
15 days to build $500 startup +1
Word of mouth Direct sales +1

Need for industry-specific knowledge and experience.

Fashion brand consultancy for startups and growing brands.

$75K /mo 90 days $10K to start 72 out of 100
90 days to build $10 startup +1
Word of mouth Email marketing +1