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71% founder-reported, the rest researched

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$80K /mo

Middle half earn $6K – $200K/mo

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Founder interview platform

Media platform showcasing founder success stories.

starterstory.com

$80K /mo Estimated

Exclusive discounts on top trading tools and services.

saveontrading.com

$5K /mo Reported

Herbal supplement brand

All-natural herbal supplements for modern stress and hangover relief.

pillylabs.com

$6K /mo Reported

Premium cbd oil products

Direct-to-consumer premium CBD wellness products.

populum.com

$200K /mo Reported

Hangover recovery supplements

"Post-drinking recovery supplements for a healthier tomorrow."

flyby.co

$200K /mo Reported

Minimalist shoe brand

Minimalist footwear for natural movement enthusiasts

xeroshoes.com

$4M /mo Reported

Video interview screening tool

Video-based candidate screening tool for streamlined hiring.

hirevire.com

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Idea	Revenue	Wait, What?	Model	Growth	Customers	Tools	Details	Solo score A 0–100 estimate of how well-suited a business is to being run solo (or very lean). It blends team leanness, business model, growth channels, capital intensity, revenue per operator, tooling leverage and recency into one score. Higher = more solopreneur-friendly.
Founder interview platform starterstory.com Media platform showcasing founder success stories.	$80K /mo Estimated ▼ 9% · 29 mo		Subscription +4	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs ... +8	+15	$100 to start · Tampa, United States · Education	92	Build this
SO Exclusive discounts on top trading tools and services. saveontrading.com	$5K /mo Reported		Affiliate +1	SEO Email marketing +1	Enterprises Monitoring ... +2		Founded 2025 · Solo founder · $3K to start	67	Build this
Herbal supplement brand pillylabs.com All-natural herbal supplements for modern stress and hangover relief.	$6K /mo Reported		Digital Products & Courses +8	Email marketing Outsourcing +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +8	GO +6	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	71	Build this
Premium cbd oil products populum.com Direct-to-consumer premium CBD wellness products.	$200K /mo Reported		E Commerce +5	Email marketing SEO +1	Health-Conscious Consum... +4	+46	Founded 2016 · 7 people · Tempe, Arizona, USA, United States	76	Build this
Hangover recovery supplements flyby.co "Post-drinking recovery supplements for a healthier tomorrow."	$200K /mo Reported	Pills for hangovers: modern problems require capitalist solutions.	E Commerce +7	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Health-Conscious Supple... +6	+3	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · New York, New York, USA, United States	77	Build this
Minimalist shoe brand xeroshoes.com Minimalist footwear for natural movement enthusiasts	$4M /mo Reported		E Commerce +7	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Barefoot Runners +7	+106	Founded 2009 · 83 people · Broomfield, Colorado, USA, United States	66	Build this
Video interview screening tool hirevire.com Video-based candidate screening tool for streamlined hiring.	—		Subscription +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Small businesses +1	PL TE +3	Founded 2022 · 2 co-founders · Built in 365 days	57	Build this

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