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Life & fun · July 6, 2020

70% of startup ideas suck. Yours doesn't have to. Alpha testers wanted

Many startups fail because they didn

70% of startup ideas suck. Yours doesn't have to. Alpha testers wanted launched on July 6, 2020 with 14 votes, #983 of 4,305 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 6 years on.

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A web-based tool that helps entrepreneurs evaluate startup ideas before investing time and resources. The service provides feedback and validation on business concepts through a structured assessment process. It's designed for founders and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to test their ideas' viability early. The tool focuses on identifying potential weaknesses and strengths in business concepts to guide decision-making.

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Many startups fail because they didn't validate their idea first. We help solo developers validate ideas faster. We get it, it's scary to ask honest feedback on your precious project. Many startups fail because they didn't validate their idea first. Before you code, we help you refine your idea without overwhelming you. A clearly defined target customer is the foundation for idea validation. Whether they reside on social media or you need to reach them offline, with our tools and templates you can reach them more effectively. Added benefit: When solving a real customer problem, coding will be even more fun! With a good understanding of your future customer, you will now need to refine the…from validator.phalox.be

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