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Startup Idea Validator
Score your startup idea across 8 founder-tested signals.
5/10
1 = nice-to-have · 10 = hair on fire
5/10
1 = niche hobby · 10 = $1B+ TAM
5/10
1 = unsure · 10 = already paying for workarounds
5/10
1 = crowded · 10 = no real alternative
5/10
1 = none · 10 = unique distribution / IP / data
5/10
1 = no idea · 10 = known channel + early traction
5/10
1 = outsider · 10 = lived the problem for years
5/10
1 = too early/late · 10 = clear tailwind right now
Idea score
50/100
Total: 40 / 80
Mixed — strengthen the weakest pillar first.
Focus next on
- How painful is the problem for the target user?5/10
- How large is the addressable market?5/10
About this tool
Rate your idea on 8 dimensions investors and accelerators look at: problem severity, market size, willingness to pay, competition, unfair advantage, GTM clarity, founder–market fit, and timing. Get a 0–100 score plus the two weakest areas to focus on next.
What it does
- •8 founder-tested validation signals
- •0–100 idea score with verdict
- •Highlights your two weakest pillars
- •No signup, no data stored
Use cases
- ★Pressure-testing a new idea
- ★Comparing two ideas side by side
- ★Deciding what to research next
FAQ
What signals does the validator check?
Problem severity, market size, willingness to pay, competition, unfair advantage, GTM clarity, founder–market fit, and timing.
Is this a replacement for real customer research?
No — it's a directional sanity check. Always validate with 20+ customer conversations before building.