Everyone’s got their stack. This is mine:

Everyone’s got their stack. This is mine:

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Everyone’s got their stack. This is mine:

OpenAI GPTs are my go-to for vibing ideas, researching markets, validating concepts, generating images or videos and spitting out PRDs. Fast, raw, unfiltered thinking.

I skip Figma. I prototype directly in Lovable. On average, it takes 20–50 prompts to land a frontend I’m happy with—depends on the complexity.

Once the frontend sticks, I plug in the backend. Supabase is my pick: SQL, APIs, edge functions. Lovable handles it all smoothly, so I can move fast and build anything. Depending on the project, I would need ElevenLabs or other APIs but that's project specific.

I’m not a dev. Cursor helps me clean the mess—polish the code, fine-tune the prototype. Still on the free plan and it’s more than enough to make my MVP shine.

Plotline.design adds narrative structure. Social posts, image prompts, video scripts—all inside one canvas. I test and iterate everything from there.

When it’s nearly ready, Shipable AI comes in. My vibe agent for automating everything: posts, support, emails, newsletters. Zero friction.

PostHog tracks the flow: visits, signups, conversions. If I need payments, I throw in Stripe.

I wrap it all up in Notion —my build journal, synced to my site (stephane.bio via super.so).

Like I said, everyone’s got their own flow. Mine stays lean. If two tools can be one, I make it one.

What’s yours?

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A streamlined toolkit for rapid idea development and automation.

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- The author utilizes various tools to streamline their workflow, including OpenAI GPTs for idea generation and Supabase for backend integration. - They emphasize a lean approach, preferring to consolidate tools where possible, such as using Cursor for code refinement and Notion for project tracking. - Their workflow aims for efficiency, with automation handled by Shipable AI and tracking managed through PostHog.

Persona

1. Startup Founders 2. Product Managers 3. Freelance Creatives

Evaluating Idea

📛 Title Format: The "lean startup stack" content management tool 🏷️ Tags 👥 Team: Solo founders 🎓 Domain Expertise Required: Product design, marketing 📏 Scale: Small to medium teams 📊 Venture Scale: High growth potential 🌍 Market: Tech startups, entrepreneurs 🌐 Global Potential: Yes ⏱ Timing: Current 🧾 Regulatory Tailwind: Low 📈 Emerging Trend: Automation in product development ✨ Highlights: 🕒 Perfect Timing 🌍 Massive Market ⚡ Unfair Advantage 🚀 Potential ✅ Intro Paragraph This idea leverages automation and streamlined tools to help founders rapidly prototype, iterate, and launch products without heavy development overhead. The tools in the stack allow for quick adjustments and market testing, positioning startups for fast growth and minimal waste. 🔍 Search Trend Section Keyword: "startup tools" Volume: 60.5K Growth: +3331% 📊 Opportunity Scores Opportunity: 9/10 Problem: 8/10 Feasibility: 7/10 Why Now: 9/10 💵 Business Fit (Scorecard) Category Answer 💰 Revenue Potential: $1M–$10M ARR 🔧 Execution Difficulty: 5/10 – Moderate complexity 🚀 Go-To-Market: 8/10 – Organic + inbound growth loops 🧬 Founder Fit: Ideal for hustlers with a tech background ⏱ Why Now? The surge in remote work and increased reliance on digital tools post-pandemic creates a strong demand for efficient, integrated solutions that reduce friction in product development. ✅ Proof & Signals - Keyword trends indicate rising interest in tools for startups. - Increased Reddit discussions about low-code/no-code solutions. - Twitter buzz around automation and productivity tools. 🧩 The Market Gap Current solutions are often fragmented, leading to inefficiencies. Founders need an integrated stack that simplifies the process from ideation to launch while reducing costs and time. 🎯 Target Persona Demographics: Tech-savvy solo founders, small teams Habits: Frequent users of online tools, community-driven How they discover & buy: Through online communities, social media, tech blogs Emotional vs rational drivers: Driven by the need for efficiency and the desire to innovate Solo vs team buyer: Primarily solo or small teams B2C, niche, or enterprise: B2C, niche 💡 Solution The Idea: A streamlined suite of tools that allows founders to manage their entire product development process from ideation to launch in one integrated platform. How It Works: Users can prototype ideas, build frontends, connect backends, and automate marketing all within one ecosystem. Go-To-Market Strategy: Launch via startup communities, leverage SEO, and create engaging content on platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter. Business Model: - Subscription - Freemium Startup Costs: Label: Medium Break down: Product (development), Team (small), GTM (marketing), Legal (minimal) 🆚 Competition & Differentiation Competitors: Figma, Supabase, Bubble Rate intensity: Medium Core differentiators: Integrated stack, ease of use, automation of common tasks ⚠️ Execution & Risk Time to market: Medium Risk areas: Technical complexity, user adoption Critical assumptions to validate first: Demand for integrated tools among founders 💰 Monetization Potential Rate: High Why: High customer retention, strong LTV due to recurring subscription model 🧠 Founder Fit The idea aligns with the founder's experience in product design and passion for simplifying complex processes. 🧭 Exit Strategy & Growth Vision Likely exits: Acquisition by larger SaaS companies or IPO Potential acquirers: Established productivity tool companies 3–5 year vision: Expand features, target global markets, build a community around the product. 📈 Execution Plan (3–5 steps) 1. Launch a minimum viable product to gather user feedback. 2. Acquire early users through targeted marketing on startup forums and social media. 3. Optimize product based on user feedback and iterate quickly. 4. Scale user acquisition through partnerships and referral programs. 5. Reach 1,000 paid users within the first year. 🛍️ Offer Breakdown 🧪 Lead Magnet – Free trial or tool for rapid prototyping 💬 Frontend Offer – Low-ticket subscription for individual users 📘 Core Offer – Main product with tiered subscriptions for teams 🧠 Backend Offer – High-ticket consulting for enterprise solutions 📦 Categorization Field Value Type: SaaS Market: B2B Target Audience: Entrepreneurs, small businesses Main Competitor: Figma Trend Summary: Integrated product development tools are in high demand. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Community Signals Platform Detail Score Reddit: 5 subs • 2.5M+ members 8/10 Facebook: 6 groups • 150K+ members 7/10 YouTube: 15 relevant creators 7/10 Other: Niche forums, Discord, etc 8/10 🔎 Top Keywords Type Keyword Volume Competition Fastest Growing "startup tools" 60.5K LOW Highest Volume "MVP development" 40K MED 🧠 Framework Fit (4 Models) The Value Equation Score: Excellent Market Matrix Quadrant: Category King A.C.P. Audience: 9/10 Community: 8/10 Product: 9/10 The Value Ladder Diagram: Bait → Frontend → Core → Backend Label if continuity / upsell is used ❓ Quick Answers (FAQ) What problem does this solve? Integrates multiple tools into one streamlined platform for startups. How big is the market? Potentially millions of entrepreneurs and small businesses globally. What’s the monetization plan? Subscription-based revenue model with freemium options. Who are the competitors? Figma, Supabase, Bubble. How hard is this to build? Moderate complexity; requires a solid tech stack. 🗒️ Notes & Final Thoughts This is a "now or never" opportunity due to the current market conditions favoring integrated solutions. The risk lies in execution and user adoption, but with a solid go-to-market strategy, this could disrupt the space significantly.