Chris Dixon had an interesting post a while ago abouthow to find start-up ideas. The advice boiled down to keeping a spreadsheet of ideas and talking to lots of smart people (entrepreneurs, potential customers, VCs, people at big companies). It’s good advice. Paul Graham also wrote in 2...
At YC we call these "made-up" or "sitcom" startup ideas. Imagine one of the characters on a TV show was starting a startup. The writers would have to invent something for it to do. But coming up with good startup ideas is hard. It's not something you can do for the asking. S...
Because they begin by trying to think of startup ideas. That m.o. is doubly dangerous: it doesn't merely yield few good ideas; it yields bad ideas that sound plausible enough to fool you into working on them. At YC we call these "made-up" or "sitcom" startup ideas. Imagine one o...
At YC we call these "made-up" or "sitcom" startup ideas. Imagine one of the characters on a TV show was starting a startup. The writers would have to invent something for it to do. But coming up with good startup ideas is hard. It's not something you can do for the asking. S...
Seems like a bad idea = Startup = This is a good idea While you are a student: Think about new ideas Meet potential cofounders 50 Cent:This is from when he was asked about vitamin water. Most people think first of what they want to express or make,then find the audience for their ...
You find what motivates you the most or the most profitable niche for you to start a business in. It could relate to – Fun or hobbies, The industry you currently work in, or Any promising industry you’ve come across. Once selected, understand how the industry works. Go out and talk ...
So if you want to find startup ideas, don't merely turn on the filter "What's missing?" Also turn off every other filter, particularly "Could this be a big company?" There's plenty of time to apply that test later. But if you're thinking about that initially, it may not only ...
1. What’s the Problem You’re Trying to Solve? (Product)According to Y Combinator partner Jessica Livingstone, one of the best ways to find the right kind of startup ideas is to start with those that solve problems:“My advice to those of you who are still looking for an idea is ...
Great startup ideas can come from anywhere — even a visit to the dentist. Quip is a toothbrush startup that was founded by Simon Enever. After a visit to the dentist, Enever realized that there should be better options for electric toothbrushes that combat the damaging effects of brushing...
It’s a great time to be a startup in Canada, and one of the best ways to ensure your success is by joining a startup incubator or accelerator program. Let’s take a deep dive into what these programs are all about, and how to find the right one for your startup....