<aside> 🥇 I already have a Startup Idea You may have a startup idea in your mind. The next 3 points will help you to define it, and assess if the Startup idea still makes sense after extensive research.
I want to launch a startup but have not the business idea yet If you want to launch your startup but haven't an idea yet, follow this framework to unveil hidden gems and opportunities.
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Identify operational process inefficiencies at your current job
What tasks are important, manual, time-consuming, and often delayed because nobody wants to do them? Look at at the department of the company (including but not limited to the Sales Department, Marketing Department, Finance Department, Management, HR, Customer Support, Business Development, etc)
Identify Inefficiencies in a specific industry What are people talking about on Reddit, Quora, and Industry focussed forums?
Subscribe to specific industry newsletter Subscribe to at least 10 newsletters from a specific industry. What are the problems that are covered? What do they talk about?
Join specific industry groups Join private groups of professionals in a specific industry
Follow your passion You'll be much more interested in doing something you enjoy and so spend quality time on it.
Must-have products There are always essentials so that your products will help a particular target audience
Follow the trends Ie: COVID Crisis, Remote work, etc. Take a look at what VCs invest in.
Get inspired by other businesses Check on ProductHunt / Indiehackers / Angel.co / TechCrunch / Facebook entrepreneur groups
Changes in regulations Laws have changed and offer contemporary opportunity for new businesses (i.e.: GDPR along with other data regulations)
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