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$10K+

$50K+

$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$6K /mo

Middle half earn $3K – $30K/mo

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Startup stories podcast

Podcast uncovering tech visionaries' startup journeys.

codestory.co

$5K /mo Reported

Premium leather device skins

Handcrafted premium leather skins for Apple devices.

jamieclawson.com

$4K /mo Reported

Smart home security camera

Affordable smart home security camera.

wyze.com

$1M /mo Reported

Unbiased tech product reviews

Unbiased software and gadget reviews for informed decisions.

techjury.net

$30K /mo Reported

Magnetic charging solutions

"High-tech charging solutions for on-the-go lifestyles."

chargeasap.com

$500K /mo Reported

Tech content creator hub

Social media personality sharing tech insights and startup journeys.

tiktok.com

$3K /mo Reported

Wellness tracker for dogs

Wellness tracker connecting dogs with smart home devices.

iveesoftware.com

$10K /mo Reported

How-to guides for software

DIY tech guides and software tutorials blog.

thecustomizewindows.com

$3K /mo Reported

Dns lookup tool

Online DNS lookup tool for developers.

nslookup.io

$500 /mo Reported

Weekly ai tools newsletter

Weekly AI tools newsletter for staying informed effortlessly.

worldofai.beehiiv.com

$6K /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.
Startup stories podcast codestory.co Podcast uncovering tech visionaries' startup journeys.	$5K /mo Reported	Advertising +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Podcast Listeners +3		Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $1K to start	71	Build this
Premium leather device skins jamieclawson.com Handcrafted premium leather skins for Apple devices.	$4K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Email marketing Press +1	Tech-Savvy Consumers In... +7	+8	Founded 2011 · Solo founder · New York, USA, United States	71	Build this
Smart home security camera wyze.com Affordable smart home security camera.	$1M /mo Reported	Direct to consumer +2	Word of mouth Press	Technology Enthusiasts ... +4	+9	Founded 2017 · 30 people · Kirkland, Washington, USA, United States	52	Build this
Unbiased tech product reviews techjury.net Unbiased software and gadget reviews for informed decisions.	$30K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Tech Enthusiasts +3	+24	Founded 2020 · 13 people · $10K to start	52	Build this
Magnetic charging solutions chargeasap.com "High-tech charging solutions for on-the-go lifestyles."	$500K /mo Reported	Crowdfunding +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing	Tech Enthusiasts +2	+1	Founded 2016 · 4 people · $40K to start	67	Build this
Y Tech content creator hub tiktok.com Social media personality sharing tech insights and startup journeys.	$3K /mo Reported	Ad revenue +3	Advertising on social media Organic social media	Aspiring Software Engin... +3	SN +3	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · Built in 1 day	64	Build this
Wellness tracker for dogs iveesoftware.com Wellness tracker connecting dogs with smart home devices.	$10K /mo Reported	Product +2	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Tech-Savvy Dog Owners +4	+1	Founded 2020 · 3 people · $300K to start	50	Build this
How-to guides for software thecustomizewindows.com DIY tech guides and software tutorials blog.	$3K /mo Reported	Adsense +2	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Web Developers +8	AD +48	Founded 2010 · 4 people · $500 to start	63	Build this
Dns lookup tool nslookup.io Online DNS lookup tool for developers.	$500 /mo Reported	Ads monetization +1	Brand Authenticity SEO	Developers +2	CU +11	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $100 to start	71	Build this
Weekly ai tools newsletter worldofai.beehiiv.com Weekly AI tools newsletter for staying informed effortlessly.	$6K /mo Reported	Newsletter +2	Email marketing Brand Authenticity +1	Entrepreneurs +3	CU +33	Founded 2023 · Solo founder · $100 to start	84	Build this

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