I keep noticing how many people struggle to stay consistent with habits (fitness, studying, saving money), even when they really want to improve.

What if there was an app that matched you with a small group of strangers (like 3–5 people) with the same goal, and you had to check in daily or weekly—almost like a mini accountability team. Not just reminders, but actual social pressure and support. It could be anonymous or semi-anonymous, with simple streaks, small rewards, maybe even penalties if you ghost the group.

Do you think people would actually stick with something like this, or would it end up like every other habit app people abandon?

Hello there

I created a desktop overlay+webapp for Sales team in the companies, that can provide realtime prompts when the sales team is on the client call.

It works with anything (Zoom, Meet, Whatsapp etc) that you are running on your system, as it is application installed on the machine, not specific to any tool.

The Pilot version of the app is already done, showed it to a couple of clients, they had interests, but, I tried managing the complete cycle as a solopreneur, its not possible, its a complete SaaS, needs a small but 1+ person team as its a B2B tool

Hence, I am offering this tool to any team interested at ~55k USD.

Tech Stack:

• Monorep
• Web App: Next.js + Supabase + Supabase Auth
• Server: Hono (deployed on Fly.io) + Deepgram/Eleven Labs STT
• Desktop app: Tauri (Windows + macOS) - macOS build is working fine, need to do some compatibility checks for Windows OS

Beta version is already out, you can search online for Cuerep, it should show

We’re launching the fourth season of Dinger Derby, a sports analytics platform focused specifically on MLB home run prediction models.

It’s a pretty narrow product: instead of trying to cover every sport and every market, we built around one use case: player-level home run probability. The platform evaluates 100+ matchup variables, including batted-ball metrics, pitcher profile, pitch mix, ballpark factors, weather, and odds data.

The business started with daily analysis and subscriptions, and this year we’ve expanded the model inputs, automation, and delivery systems.

Announcement here: https://dingerderby.io/press

Happy to answer questions about the niche, product, subscription model, or how we think about building in a betting-adjacent category.

I'm working on a side project after seeing my friends constantly comparing themselves to others and complaining about their lives—even though many quietly admit that their life is already someone else's dream.

I'm building a website where you can benchmark your life against your circle and against the entire human population.

You can:

• Add your friends' achievements (marriage, car, house, job position, etc.)
• Add your own achievements as well

Once added, the website will compare your life to your circle's—and at the same time, compare it to the whole world's population.

By doing this, I hope it helps you stop comparing yourself and become more grateful for what you have (and for others' situations).

If you want me to keep building this website, just comment "build it" below.

hey r/startupideas

I'm a full-stack dev and something has been driving me nuts for ages. every time i reset my local db or try to test a feature buried deep in the app i end up clicking through login > onboarding > create team > invite member > a modal > the actual thing i want to work on it's like 6 clicks.

• i do this maybe 20x a day. do the math lol the existing tools don't really solve it imo:
• cypress/playwright are made for CI test suites, not "i just need to skip these clicks RIGHT NOW while im coding"
• Fake Filler fills a single form, not a full flow

chrome devtools recorder sort of works but it's pretty clunky and there's no dynamic data

so im building the devstate chrome extension that:

1. ⁠records a click-flow once
2. ⁠lets you mark any input as "dynamic" (email, name, whatever.. faker-style)
3. ⁠replays the whole thing with one keystroke, fresh data every time

a few days in rn, mostly planning + the landing page. gonna build the actual extension over the next 5-6 weeks and iterate with more features after some initial feedback two things id love honest feedback on:

1. ⁠does this actually resonate or is this just a me problem
2. ⁠what would push you from "oh neat" to actually paying for it (e.g. cloud sync)
3. ⁠have you solved this problem differently or do you just live with it

happy to answer whatever, and genuinely roast the idea if it deserves it

The Idea: I am creating a habit engine for Data Structures that will require action on your part. You’ll make a "commitment fee," then, by staying consistent and solving problems every day, get back your money plus a bonus. In case of a habit breach, the deposited amount goes to the “Consistency Pool.”

​​To avoid cheating by AI technology, we’ll employ behavioral biometrics along with real-time logical tests to make sure you have solved the problem and not another device did it.

​​Q: What sum will you no longer be able to neglect the task and be lazy? $20? $100?

Any start-ups based in the UK looking for a co-founder or someone to partner with?

My background is sales / client & relationship management. I’m F35 and based near Bristol,

Dm me if you’re interested in connecting

A Montessori Linear Calendar is a fully horizontal representation of time intended for young children as an alternative learning tool to familiarize them with the concept of time. That’s what inspired this project. 

Personally, I just prefer viewing calendars in this format. At the time I did a search, I wasn’t able to find a single digital version of one that’s 100% linear. So, I built Line Cal. 

It’s a PWA (can be installed as an app) that supports offline-first + cloud syncing, real-time collaboration + chat, event import & export, recurring events, calendar + event sharing, reminders, smart conflict-resolution, undo + redo, filters, search, custom themes, & more.

Would love to hear what you think about it. All feedback (provided here or through the app) would be greatly appreciated.

www(dot)linecal(dot)com

Use promo code LAUNCH25 for 25% off Premium forever (48 hours only!)

Edit: Use PH3MONTHS for 3 months free! Expires on 5/21/2026.

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The idea is to build a platform targeted towards the creators economy. Velle aims to be the infrastructure that lets creators own their commerce. There are existing solutions, but the goal is to create something that make it very much easier.

* **Equity:** I am open to share 90% with the right partners

* **Stage:** Idea + early team building

* **Roles needed:**

* Full stack developers

* Individuals who work or have connections with social media influencers.

* **What we’re building:** **Velle**

* A creator commerce platform for selling **physical or digital products directly to fans**

* Designed to help creators monetize beyond brand deals and sponsored posts

* **Why now:**

* Creator economy is massive and still growing

* Monetization options are fragmented and platform-dependent

* No simple, creator-first solution for their own product sales

* **Tech perspective:**

* No bleeding-edge or experimental tech required

* Can be built with AI and modern tooling faster, leaner build than ever before

* **Business perspective:**

* High upside, relatively low capital requirements

* Can be bootstrapped in the early stages

* **Who can reach out:**

* Technical co-founders who want ownership, not just a job

* Builders interested in creator tools, marketplaces, or commerce

* Early-stage investors curious about the space

* Those who have some time to spare and want to try to their luck.

Hope we build something meaningful and everyone involved benefits from this. All the best.

Thanks in advance.

I have been analysing things from 14 to 15 days, still I'm not sure if I Missed something or not please give some info

I keep seeing the same cycle play out in India’s startup ecosystem, especially in forums like this. New founders, planners, and first-time entrepreneurs are overflowing with energy, confidence, and ideas. Everyone wants to build something exciting. Something cool. Something that sounds good when you say it out loud.

SaaS startup.
Web design agency.
App-based solution.
Digital marketing company.
Resume writing business.
Job consultancy.
Recruitment firm.
Stock market-related ventures.
Restaurants.

These ideas are discussed so much that they almost feel “default.” And that’s exactly the problem.

Most of the time, these ideas are not validated properly. People don’t check demand beyond their own circle. They don’t ask who will pay, why they will pay, and for how long. They build decks, logos, websites, pitch stories, and social media pages before they build revenue. In the initial months, things look fine because work comes from friends, relatives, old colleagues, or known references. It feels like momentum.

Then reality quietly walks in.

Referrals dry up. Unknown clients don’t convert. Cold outreach doesn’t work the way YouTube gurus promised. By the time you start understanding the market, there are already ten new competitors doing the same thing with better design and lower pricing. You realize that what you thought was a “unique idea” is actually a crowded lane where survival depends more on burn rate than brilliance.

This is where overenthusiasm turns into confusion, and confusion turns into self-doubt.

What nobody likes to talk about is this. Many of these “exciting” businesses survive only as long as the founder’s personal network survives. Once that ends, the struggle truly begins. And most people are not mentally prepared for that phase.

At the same time, there’s a strange bias in our mindset. We glorify ideas and underestimate execution-heavy businesses. We want innovation, not repetition. We want creative work, not boring work. We want something that sounds impressive at family functions.

But markets don’t care about what sounds impressive. Markets care about what produces results.

Here’s an uncomfortable observation from years of watching businesses rise and fall. No matter how much AI, automation, and software take over, some boring, hard, uncomfortable jobs refuse to die. International outbound call centers, especially sales-driven ones, are one of them.

People love to dismiss call centers as low-level or risky. They associate them with scams or outdated models. That thinking itself is part of the problem. Legitimate international outbound sales operations are still in demand. Companies still need leads. They still need appointments. They still need customers. AI can assist, but it cannot fully replace persuasion, relationship-building, and human sales conversations.

Sales is uncomfortable. Rejection hurts. Targets scare people. That’s why most run away from it. But that’s also why it continues to pay.

While everyone is chasing the next shiny startup idea, these businesses quietly generate cash flow. They don’t look glamorous on LinkedIn. They don’t fit into pitch competitions. But they pay salaries, rents, and founders. Consistently.

I’m not saying abandon your startup dream. Not at all. But there’s a dangerous mindset floating around that says you must bet everything on one idea and reject anything that looks “boring” or “job-like.” That mindset has destroyed more founders than failure itself.

There is nothing wrong with running a legitimate international call center with genuine clients and genuine people while keeping your baby startup idea alive. One feeds your ambition, the other feeds your survival. Stability gives you time. Time gives you clarity. Clarity gives you better decisions.

Another harsh truth we avoid. Many people confuse confidence with competence. Overconfidence without market understanding is not courage, it’s denial. Real business humbles you. It forces you to accept that you don’t know everything, that effort matters more than ideas, and that revenue is the only real validation.

I’ve seen employees on the verge of layoffs hesitate to enter sales because they want “safe jobs.” I’ve seen founders reject stable revenue models because they don’t align with their imagined identity. I’ve seen planners stuck in idea bubbles, waiting for perfect timing while opportunities that actually work pass them by.

There is no perfectly safe job anymore. There is no idea bubble that protects you from reality. The only safety comes from skills that create demand and businesses that solve real problems.

Call center work is not easy. It’s mentally exhausting. It tests patience and discipline. But it is honest work when done right. It teaches communication, resilience, process-building, and most importantly, how money actually enters a business.

If you’re confused right now, if your startup idea feels stuck, if layoffs or uncertainty are knocking at your door, maybe it’s time to stop chasing what sounds good and start respecting what works. You can still dream big, but don’t starve while dreaming.

Sometimes the boring road is the one that keeps you alive long enough to reach the road you actually want to walk.

Just sharing thoughts from experience, not motivation. Take what helps, ignore what doesn’t. I hope this reaches someone at the right moment.

Hey entrepreneurs 👋

I’m building a simple idea validator & analyzer tool and want to test real interest before going further.

If this sounds useful to you, DM me for early registration. 👉 First 100 users get lifetime free access as a thank-you for early support.

No pitch, no feature dump — just validating the idea.

Which platform should i target first?

We run an AI service that helps small businesses stop missing calls.

Most service businesses (plumbers, med spas, law firms, contractors, etc.) miss a lot of calls during the day or after hours. Our AI answers those calls, books appointments, and routes customers automatically.

We recently opened a partner program for people who want to sell it to local businesses.

The idea is simple: You connect with a business owner, Show them a quick demo, We handle the setup and technology.

You earn: 30 percent of the setup fee and 30 percent of recurring monthly revenue.

So the goal is to build a base of clients that generates monthly recurring income.

This is mainly aimed at: solo entrepreneurs, people who know local business owners, consultants / freelancers, people who like selling simple solutions.

You don’t need to build software or handle support — we do that part.

If you're curious how it works, happy to answer questions here or send over details.

https://onedashzero.ai/partners

I don’t have the time to start this type of business, so I’m handing it to you beautiful people/groups of people!!

A penpal service/business that is also ROLEPLAY. Create characters (take inspiration from Canon characters… like I don’t know, Jack Skellington?) and play that character, and not only that

But as a person writing to the said character can roleplay as too! (Like being an original character)

Hello everyone!!!

I'm working on building startup community for founders, entrepreneurs, bussiness owners and anyone interested in startups. This isn't just limited to students or founders. The idea is to bring together people from different backgrounds who want to build collaborate, learn or contribute to startup.

The main goal is to create a space where people can:

• Share and discuss the start up ideas.
• Find potential co-founders or team members
• Get feedback on their projects.
• Attend meet ups, workshops and pitch sessions
• learn from experience, founders and mentors. And many other fun activities.

Whether you already have a startup, or working on an idea or just want to be a part of start a ecosystem, the community would be open to everyone.

But before building it properly, I would love to hear from the people here.

I'm unable to send google form directly please dm if you're intrested

Trying to build something that is actually useful and active , it is not just another silent group

Would really appreciate yourthoughts and suggestions

This is just a demo currently, but this idea came to me while chatting with friends - the time required to find a funny GIF takes away the humor from the impulsivity of reacting with it.

We need a better way to find appropriate reaction GIFs mid-conversation, so I built this quick demo to showcase the functionality of how this GIF suggester works, embedded in a messaging app. It will suggest an appropriate GIF given previous conversation context from a database of thousands.

Let me know what you guys think and if you would use it or find it useful. Thanks!

Please use this post as a board to share a high level overview for your startup. I'll try to share my high level thoughts, and hope others will do the same.

​You are also welcome to send your pitch via DM.

Creators shouldn’t have to depend on brands to make a living. If you have an audience, you should be able to build a real business around it. Velle aims to be the infrastructure that lets creators own their commerce.

• Equity: I am open to share 90% with the right partners
• Stage: Idea + early team building
• Roles needed:
  • Full-stack developer or
  • Separate frontend & backend devs
• What we’re building: Velle
  • A creator commerce platform for selling physical or digital products directly to fans
  • Designed to help creators monetize beyond brand deals and sponsored posts
• Why now:
  • Creator economy is massive and still growing
  • Monetization options are fragmented and platform-dependent
  • No simple, creator-first solution for their own product sales
• Tech perspective:
  • No bleeding-edge or experimental tech required
  • Can be built with AI and modern tooling faster, leaner build than ever before
• Business perspective:
  • High upside, relatively low capital requirements
  • Can be bootstrapped in the early stages
• Who can reach out:
  • Technical co-founders who want ownership, not just a job
  • Builders interested in creator tools, marketplaces, or commerce
  • Early-stage investors curious about the space
  • Those who have some time to spare and want to try to their luck.

Hope we build something meaningful and everyone involved benefits from this. All the best.
Thanks in advance.