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Re:Show HN: I accidentally built a startup idea validation tool by alberth on Tuesday August 12, 2025 @06:18PM (#44882436)
Maybe dumb luck but I keep getting exactly the same “75” score - for each business idea I type in.

Like the idea though.

Re:Show HN: I accidentally built a startup idea validation tool by furyofantares on Tuesday August 12, 2025 @06:26PM (#44882500)
My idea: extra stairs on staircases even when you don't need them because LLMS exist.

> 65, "good potenial"

> Model:Freemium SaaS

> Price:$29/month

> Break-even:18 months

> LTV/CAC:4.2x

> Projected MRR:$25K by Year 1

Re:Show HN: I accidentally built a startup idea validation tool by kptbarbarossa on Wednesday August 13, 2025 @02:08AM (#44885110)
Thanks for try and feedback.
Re:Show HN: I accidentally built a startup idea validation tool by KaseKun on Tuesday August 12, 2025 @06:29PM (#44882525)
I got a score of 25 for "What if everything was spiders?"
Re:Show HN: I accidentally built a startup idea validation tool by jkubicek on Tuesday August 12, 2025 @06:32PM (#44882546)
I hit a score of 75 with $1b in realistic revenue for "racoonatooie"
Re:Show HN: I accidentally built a startup idea validation tool by harlanlewis on Tuesday August 12, 2025 @06:40PM (#44882605)
I only got 65 for the same idea. I guess you have first mover advantage?
Re:Show HN: I accidentally built a startup idea validation tool by jkubicek on Tuesday August 12, 2025 @06:33PM (#44882556)
> Announcing Raccoonatooie, a game-changing SaaS solution for [target audience]. Learn more about how we help businesses [value proposition].
Re:Show HN: I accidentally built a startup idea validation tool by kptbarbarossa on Wednesday August 13, 2025 @02:15AM (#44885151)
:) Good luck on it.
Re:Show HN: I accidentally built a startup idea validation tool by kptbarbarossa on Wednesday August 13, 2025 @02:15AM (#44885149)
Wow, good try for a different perspective on idea validation.
Re:Show HN: I accidentally built a startup idea validation tool by kptbarbarossa on Wednesday August 13, 2025 @02:09AM (#44885114)
Nice try :) thanks for another point of feedback.
Re:Show HN: I accidentally built a startup idea validation tool by kptbarbarossa on Wednesday August 13, 2025 @02:02AM (#44885081)
I'm kind of stuck with the analysis system. I'm still working on it. The analysis methodology is currently based on prompt engineering.