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Ancient grain snack chips

Ancient Grain Snacks with Bold Flavors.

kapopsnacks.com

$100K /mo Reported

No-tie shoelaces solution

No-tie shoelaces for easy, hassle-free wearing.

laceez.com

$10K /mo Reported

Four-way volleyball game

Innovative four-way volleyball game for competitive play.

vivereltd.com

$1M /mo Reported

Minimalist travel backpack company

Minimalist backpacks that provide meals for families in need.

adventuristbackpacks.com

$30K /mo Reported

Party game creation duo

Party games and live events for creative fun.

barryandjason.com

$30K /mo Reported

Korean flavor sauce brand

Korean-inspired sauces and snacks for food enthusiasts.

kpopfoods.com

$200K /mo Reported

Idea	Revenue	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.
Ancient grain snack chips kapopsnacks.com Ancient Grain Snacks with Bold Flavors.	$100K /mo Reported	Retail distribution +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +2		Founded 2019 · 50 people · Built in 365 days	38	Build this
No-tie shoelaces solution laceez.com No-tie shoelaces for easy, hassle-free wearing.	$10K /mo Reported	Direct to consumer +1	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Parents +4		Founded 2015 · 2 people · California, USA, United States	55	Build this
Four-way volleyball game vivereltd.com Innovative four-way volleyball game for competitive play.	$1M /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Families +3	+45	Founded 2017 · 2 people · Miami, Florida, USA, United States	66	Build this
Minimalist travel backpack company adventuristbackpacks.com Minimalist backpacks that provide meals for families in need.	$30K /mo Reported	E-commerce +5	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Travel Enthusiasts Seek... +13		Founded 2017 · 2 co-founders · $7K to start	50	Build this
Party game creation duo barryandjason.com Party games and live events for creative fun.	$30K /mo Reported	Product sales +2	Advertising on social media Direct sales	Party Game Enthusiasts +9	+22	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	49	Build this
Korean flavor sauce brand kpopfoods.com Korean-inspired sauces and snacks for food enthusiasts.	$200K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Kickstarter Backers for... +8	+37	Founded 2017 · 5 people · Los Angeles, California, USA, United States	58	Build this

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