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 approach to building and automating projects efficiently.

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- The author shares their preferred tools and workflow for project development. - They emphasize efficiency by using integrated tools and minimizing complexity. - The approach focuses on rapid prototyping and automation to streamline the process.

Persona

1. Startup Founder 2. Freelance Developer 3. Product Manager

Evaluating Idea

📛 Title The "lean startup toolkit" productivity platform 🏷️ Tags 👥 Team: Founders, Product Managers 🎓 Domain Expertise Required: Tech, UX, Market Research 📏 Scale: Global 📊 Venture Scale: High 🌍 Market: Digital Product Development 🌐 Global Potential: Yes ⏱ Timing: Urgent 🧾 Regulatory Tailwind: Low 📈 Emerging Trend: Rapid Prototyping, AI Integration ✨ Highlights: Unfair Advantage, High LTV Potential 🚀 Intro Paragraph This idea leverages the current trend of rapid prototyping and AI to streamline the startup development process, reducing time to market and increasing efficiency for founders and product teams. The platform offers a subscription model with tiered pricing based on usage. 🔍 Search Trend Section Keyword: "startup toolkit" Volume: 22.3K Growth: +1500% 📊 Opportunity Scores Opportunity: 8/10 Problem: 7/10 Feasibility: 9/10 Why Now: 9/10 💵 Business Fit (Scorecard) Category Answer 💰 Revenue Potential: $5M–$15M ARR 🔧 Execution Difficulty: 4/10 – Moderate complexity 🚀 Go-To-Market: 8/10 – Organic + inbound growth loops 🧬 Founder Fit: Ideal for hustlers and tech-savvy founders ⏱ Why Now? The shift towards remote work and digital solutions has accelerated the need for effective tools that enable startups to function efficiently, especially in the early stages. ✅ Proof & Signals - Keyword trends show a significant rise in interest for "startup tools" on Google. - Growing discussions in Reddit forums about productivity tools for startups. - Twitter mentions indicate a buzz around integrated platforms that combine multiple functions. 🧩 The Market Gap Many founders struggle with fragmented tools that don’t communicate well, leading to wasted time and resources. There's a need for an all-in-one solution that simplifies the startup development process. 🎯 Target Persona Demographics: 25-40 years old, tech-savvy, entrepreneurial Habits: Frequently uses productivity and collaboration tools Pain: Frustration with using multiple platforms for different tasks How they discover & buy: Online searches, tech blogs, and forums Emotional vs rational drivers: Desire for efficiency and success vs. cost 💡 Solution The Idea: A unified platform that integrates project management, prototyping, and user feedback tools into a single interface. How It Works: Users can design, prototype, and validate their ideas without switching between apps. Go-To-Market Strategy: Launch via targeted ads on LinkedIn, leverage SEO for organic growth, and build community through webinars. Business Model: - Subscription - Freemium Startup Costs: Label: Medium Break down: Product development, marketing, and initial legal setup. 🆚 Competition & Differentiation Competitors: Notion, Trello, Figma, Airtable Intensity: Medium Differentiators: Seamless integration of multiple functions, tailored specifically for startups, focus on rapid iteration and feedback loops. ⚠️ Execution & Risk Time to market: Medium Risk areas: Technical integration, user adoption, competition Critical assumptions to validate first: Market demand for an all-in-one tool, willingness to pay for a subscription model. 💰 Monetization Potential Rate: High Why: Strong LTV from subscription model, high retention rates due to user dependency on the platform. 🧠 Founder Fit This idea matches the founder's background in product management and deep understanding of startup challenges. 🧭 Exit Strategy & Growth Vision Likely exits: Acquisition by a larger SaaS company or IPO. Potential acquirers: Established productivity platform companies. 3–5 year vision: Expand features to include advanced analytics and AI-driven insights for product improvement. 📈 Execution Plan (3–5 steps) 1. Launch a beta version with core features and gather user feedback. 2. Implement an inbound marketing strategy to drive traffic and sign-ups. 3. Optimize the platform based on user data and feedback. 4. Scale through partnerships with startup incubators and accelerators. 5. Reach a milestone of 10,000 active users within the first year. 🛍️ Offer Breakdown 🧪 Lead Magnet – Free prototype tool for initial sign-ups. 💬 Frontend Offer – Low-ticket subscription for basic features. 📘 Core Offer – Main platform subscription with full access. 🧠 Backend Offer – Consulting layer for startups needing additional support. 📦 Categorization Field Value Type SaaS Market B2B Target Audience Startups Main Competitor Notion Trend Summary All-in-one productivity tools for startups are gaining traction. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Community Signals Platform Detail Score Reddit Multiple subs related to startups • 3M+ members 9/10 Facebook Active groups for founders • 200K+ members 8/10 YouTube Several creators focusing on startup tools 7/10 🔎 Top Keywords Type Keyword Volume Competition Fastest Growing "startup productivity tools" 40K LOW Highest Volume "best startup tools" 25K 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 Continuity / Upsell: Yes ❓ Quick Answers (FAQ) What problem does this solve? It consolidates multiple startup tools into one, saving time and resources. How big is the market? The global productivity software market is projected to reach $100 billion by 2025. What’s the monetization plan? Subscription-based model with tiered pricing. Who are the competitors? Notion, Trello, Figma, Airtable. How hard is this to build? Moderate, with a focus on integration and UX design. 📈 Idea Scorecard (Optional) Factor Score Market Size 8 Trendiness 9 Competitive Intensity 7 Time to Market 8 Monetization Potential 9 Founder Fit 8 Execution Feasibility 7 Differentiation 8 Total (out of 40) 66 🧾 Notes & Final Thoughts This is a "now or never" bet due to the rapid evolution of startup culture and digital tools. Look out for competitors entering the space quickly. Consider pivoting towards specific niches if the general market proves too saturated. Be sharp, be useful, and focus on delivering real value to users.