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Show HN: I built an AI business ideas generator by combining existing solutions

https://www.onlift.co/

Hi HN,

I’ve always been fascinated by how many successful businesses are born from combining existing ideas in new ways. From Apple’s smartphone blending tech elements to Airbnb rethinking travel. Innovation often lies in the overlap.

As a side project, I built onlift.co, a free AI Business Idea Generator, a tool that helps you discover interesting combinations of existing ideas. Powered by AI, it generates fresh, unexpected synergies that could inspire your next venture.

Here’s why I made it: - I noticed how often I got stuck trying to brainstorm startup ideas. - Many brainstorming tools focus on categories, but not on creative intersections. - I wanted a tool that makes you think, “Why didn’t I think of that?”

This is for: - Makers hunting for their next project. - Founders looking for pivots or fresh perspectives. - Anyone curious about how AI can boost creativity.

I’d love feedback on how useful you find the ideas it generates and whether there’s a feature you’d want to see. Let me know what combinations surprise you most!

Looking forward to your thoughts and suggestions.

Cheers, Glen

P.S. Of course, coming up with ideas is just the starting point. Building, validating, and scaling a business is where the real challenge lies. But hey, ideas are fun to explore, and you never know which one might spark your next big thing!

( 9 comments | 4 points | on HN )
Re:Show HN: I built an AI business ideas generator by combin... by bigmayn on Wednesday December 11, 2024 @03:19AM (#42385868)
Cool idea, definitely giving it a try! Will let you know my thoughts.
Re:Show HN: I built an AI business ideas generator by combin... by juarasw on Wednesday December 11, 2024 @11:09AM (#42389209)
Thanks! I’d love to hear what you think. Let me know if there’s a feature or tweak that could make it even better!
Re:Show HN: I built an AI business ideas generator by combin... by DKay6_37 on Wednesday December 11, 2024 @06:02AM (#42386663)
Nice, this is cool.
Re:Show HN: I built an AI business ideas generator by combin... by juarasw on Wednesday December 11, 2024 @11:08AM (#42389189)
Thanks for checking it out! What did you think of the ideas?
Re:Show HN: I built an AI business ideas generator by combin... by juarasw on Wednesday December 11, 2024 @07:51AM (#42387226)
Hi HN,

Finally decided to take action, and launched my first project.

I built this because I suck at coming up with cool ideas for projects.

I’ve always been amazed by how many great startups come from simple combinations of existing ideas, like Airbnb (Craigslist + Hotels), Uber (Taxis + Smartphones), etc.

I wanted to see if AI could help uncover more of these “aha” moments.

I’m just a solo builder experimenting with tools like this, and I’d love to hear your thoughts!

This is my first time launching here, so I’m also open to feedback on how to improve!

Looking forward to your comments and critiques!

Re:Show HN: I built an AI business ideas generator by combin... by ai-christianson on Wednesday December 11, 2024 @10:00AM (#42388395)
Tried it out. The ideas seemed pretty good. The downfall was the names.

Has anyone else noticed that? The AI (in general, not just this product) seems really bad at coming up with names for anything.

Re:Show HN: I built an AI business ideas generator by combin... by juarasw on Wednesday December 11, 2024 @11:06AM (#42389169)
Thanks for trying it out, and glad to hear the idea generation is working well

You are absolutely right, those names are often a miss, very surface level or just 2 words glued together.

I guess that will be my next challenge to solve, thanks!

Re:Show HN: I built an AI business ideas generator by combin... by WerLag on Wednesday December 18, 2024 @11:04AM (#42451636)
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Re:Show HN: I built an AI business ideas generator by combin... by DevCop on Thursday December 19, 2024 @04:48AM (#42459973)
The AI business ideas generator you've built by combining existing solutions is a great initiative! It sounds like a useful tool for entrepreneurs looking for inspiration. If you're thinking about user feedback or consumer rights, I recommend checking out consumer experts https://www.pissedconsumer.com/club.html. This site offers a helpful platform to share and resolve consumer issues, guiding you through the steps to address concerns effectively and protect your rights. It's a great resource for understanding how to handle complaints and ensure that both businesses and consumers get fair treatment!