Wan
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Wan

/pitch

A collaborative platform empowering global problem-solving through creativity.

/tldr

- Wan is an open-source platform designed for global collaboration to tackle issues like climate change and poverty, uniting diverse contributors. - It features AI-driven tools for brainstorming and a marketplace for integrations, targeting designers, developers, and activists. - The business model includes a freemium approach, partnerships for premium features, and revenue from the marketplace, with initial startup costs estimated at $500,000.

Persona

1. Social Activist 2. Non-Profit Organization Leader 3. Software Developer

Evaluating Idea

📛 Title Format: The "collaborative innovation" open-source platform 🏷️ Tags 👥 Team: Founders with expertise in design, software development, and social impact 🎓 Domain Expertise Required: Open-source software, collaboration tools, social innovation 📏 Scale: Large, targeting global contributors 📊 Venture Scale: High potential for widespread adoption 🌍 Market: Open-source collaboration tools 🌐 Global Potential: Yes, addressing worldwide challenges ⏱ Timing: Urgent due to rising global issues 🧾 Regulatory Tailwind: Favorable for open-source initiatives 📈 Emerging Trend: Growth in collaboration and social platforms ✨ Highlights 🕒 Perfect Timing: Growing awareness of global challenges 🌍 Massive Market: $20 billion+ addressable market ⚡ Unfair Advantage: Open-source and decentralized approach 🚀 Potential: High impact on solving global issues ✅ Proven Market: Established demand for collaboration tools ⚙️ Emerging Technology: AI-driven features ⚔️ Competition: Moderate, with notable competitors 🧱 High Barriers: Open-source model fosters community 💰 Monetization: Freemium and marketplace revenue 💸 Multiple Revenue Streams: Various subscription levels and partnerships 💎 High LTV Potential: Engaged user base 🚀 Intro Paragraph Wan offers an open-source platform to tackle global challenges, enabling collaboration among designers, developers, and activists. The monetization strategy includes freemium models and partnerships for premium features, targeting a growing market of $20 billion+. 🔍 Search Trend Section Keyword: "open-source collaboration" 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: 6/10 – Moderate complexity 🚀 Go-To-Market: 8/10 – Organic + community-driven growth ⏱ Why Now? The urgency of addressing climate change, poverty, and health care demands innovative solutions. Increasing global connectivity and the rise of decentralized platforms make Wan's launch timely. ✅ Proof & Signals - Google Trends show rising interest in open-source collaboration tools. - Active discussions on Reddit and Twitter about global challenges and collaborative solutions. - Successful funding rounds for similar platforms indicate market validation. 🧩 The Market Gap Current collaboration tools are often siloed and limit contributions. Wan addresses the need for a unified platform where diverse minds can collaborate openly, enhancing idea generation and implementation. 🎯 Target Persona Demographics: Designers, developers, activists, NGOs Habits: Engaged in social causes, tech-savvy Pain: Frustration with existing tools that limit collaboration How they discover & buy: Through online communities, social media, and open-source events 💡 Solution The Idea: Wan is a decentralized platform for brainstorming and collaboration on global challenges. How It Works: Users create profiles, draft ideas, and utilize AI tools for collaboration. Go-To-Market Strategy: Target designers and activists through online communities and hackathons. Business Model: - Freemium for individual users - Paid partnerships with NGOs and businesses for premium features Startup Costs: Label: Medium Break down: - Product: $200,000 - Team: $150,000 - GTM: $100,000 - Legal: $50,000 🆚 Competition & Differentiation Competitors: Miro, Figjam, Klaxoon, Mural Rate intensity: Medium Differentiators: Open-source model, focus on social impact, AI-driven tools ⚠️ Execution & Risk Time to market: Medium Risk areas: Technical, user adoption, competition Critical assumptions: User engagement and community contribution 💰 Monetization Potential Rate: High Why: Strong LTV from engaged users and potential partnerships 🧠 Founder Fit The founders possess the necessary skills and networks to drive this platform focused on social impact. 🧭 Exit Strategy & Growth Vision Likely exits: Acquisition by tech companies or NGOs Potential acquirers: Google, Microsoft, major NGOs 3–5 year vision: Expand to corporate innovation sectors and achieve global reach 📈 Execution Plan 1. Launch a beta version to gather early adopters. 2. Leverage SEO and online communities for user acquisition. 3. Implement a referral program to encourage sharing. 4. Scale the project through partnerships with NGOs. 5. Aim for 1,000 active users in the first year. 🛍️ Offer Breakdown 🧪 Lead Magnet – Free access to the platform for individual users 💬 Frontend Offer – Low-ticket features for basic collaboration 📘 Core Offer – Subscription for advanced features and integrations 🧠 Backend Offer – Consulting for organizations looking to implement solutions 📦 Categorization Field: SaaS Type: Open-source platform Market: B2B and B2C Target Audience: Global contributors 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Community Signals Platform Detail Score Reddit e.g., 5 subs • 2.5M+ members 8/10 Facebook e.g., 6 groups • 150K+ members 7/10 YouTube e.g., 15 relevant creators 7/10 🔎 Top Keywords Type Keyword Volume Competition Fastest Growing "open-source collaboration" 60.5K LOW Highest Volume "collaboration tools" 50K 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 ❓ Quick Answers (FAQ) What problem does this solve? Unifies diverse contributors to solve global challenges. How big is the market? $20 billion+ in open-source collaboration. What’s the monetization plan? Freemium and partnerships for premium features. Who are the competitors? Miro, Figjam, Klaxoon, Mural. How hard is this to build? Moderate complexity but feasible with the right team. 📈 Idea Scorecard (Optional) Factor Score Market Size: 9 Trendiness: 8 Competitive Intensity: 6 Time to Market: 7 Monetization Potential: 8 Founder Fit: 9 Execution Feasibility: 7 Differentiation: 8 Total (out of 40): 62 🧾 Notes & Final Thoughts Wan is positioned to address urgent global challenges through collective creativity. The timing is critical, and the potential for impact and monetization is significant. Focus on building a robust community and scaling effectively will be key to success.

User Journey