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89% founder-reported, the rest researched

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$1M+

Median revenue

$50K /mo

Middle half earn $20K – $80K/mo

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Founder interview platform

Media platform showcasing founder success stories.

starterstory.com

$80K /mo Estimated

AI Excel formula generator

AI tool that generates Excel formulas instantly

betteranalyst.com

$30K /mo Reported

Stoic-inspired graphic apparel

"Stoic-inspired art on graphic tees and stickers."

etsy.com

$10K /mo Reported

Clean multi-purpose skincare

Luxurious, clean skincare for discerning beauty enthusiasts.

evolue.com

$200K /mo Reported

Visa requirement aggregator

Visa List: Simplifying global visa requirements for travelers.

visalist.io

$20K /mo Reported

Carry-on travel backpacks

Carry-on travel backpacks for hassle-free adventures.

tortugabackpacks.com

$300K /mo Reported

Email unsubscribe management tool

"Tool to easily unsubscribe from unwanted emails."

leavemealone.com

$10K /mo Reported

Physical time tracking tool

"IoT gadget for hands-free time tracking."

timeflip.io

$50K /mo Reported

Secret pocket travel apparel

Travel apparel with secret pockets to thwart pickpockets.

clevertravelcompanion.com

$50K /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.
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
AI Excel formula generator betteranalyst.com AI tool that generates Excel formulas instantly	$30K /mo Reported	SaaS +2	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Finance Professionals +9	+8	Founded 2022 · Solo founder · $200 to start	87	Build this
Stoic-inspired graphic apparel etsy.com "Stoic-inspired art on graphic tees and stickers."	$10K /mo Reported	E Commerce +3	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Digital Nomads +2	+8	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · Built in 1 day	63	Build this
Clean multi-purpose skincare evolue.com Luxurious, clean skincare for discerning beauty enthusiasts.	$200K /mo Reported	E-commerce +5	Press Email marketing +1	Beauty Enthusiasts +12	+1	Founded 2015 · 10 people · $50K to start	54	Build this
Visa requirement aggregator visalist.io Visa List: Simplifying global visa requirements for travelers.	$20K /mo Reported	Ads +3	SEO Organic social media	Travelers +3	CU +26	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $100 to start	87	Build this
Carry-on travel backpacks tortugabackpacks.com Carry-on travel backpacks for hassle-free adventures.	$300K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Affiliate program Email marketing +1	Travelers +2	+50	Founded 2010 · 9 people · Remote, United States	64	Build this
Email unsubscribe management tool leavemealone.com "Tool to easily unsubscribe from unwanted emails."	$10K /mo Reported	One-time purchase +4	Word of mouth Referral Program +1	Digital Nomads +5	+22	Founded 2018 · 2 co-founders · $1K to start	79	Build this
Physical time tracking tool timeflip.io "IoT gadget for hands-free time tracking."	$50K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Corporate Lawyers +9	+23	Founded 2016 · 5 people · $100K to start	47	Build this
Secret pocket travel apparel clevertravelcompanion.com Travel apparel with secret pockets to thwart pickpockets.	$50K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Press Affiliate program +1	Nomadic Travellers Look... +7	+3	Founded 2011 · 2 people · Remote, Oregon, USA, United States	69	Build this

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