Daily Startup Drop

Daily startup ideas from real problems

Each midnight, we mine Google, Reddit, and Quora, rank 10 problems, pick the top 1, and turn it into a concise, buildable startup—free.

Where we find real problems

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Where real trends start. We follow the spikes that show what matters.

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Where people speak freely. We catch real pain points in honest chats.

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Where people ask “why.” We find the problems waiting for better solutions.

Why founders stay

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  • Real problems, real ideas

    We read what people struggle with online and give you one problem worth solving every midnight.

  • Ready to build

    You get the idea, problem, and how to launch — no more guessing what to work on.

  • Start small, ship fast

    We show tools and automations to help you make your first version in days.

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Idea of the day

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The Problem

The play

Find hidden friction worth solving.

Many people around the world feel lonely or find it hard to express their true feelings. They often lack a safe, non-judgmental space to process emotions or practice communication.

The Solution

The play

Deliver delight with leveraged tech.

A personal AI app that offers a private space for users to share thoughts and feelings. It uses smart AI to listen, ask thoughtful questions, and guide users through reflection exercises, helping them understand themselves better and improve how they talk to others.

Why Now?

The play

Tailwinds and customer urgency you can ride today.

Talk about mental health and well-being is growing global. AI technology is very good now at human-like conversation. People want easy-to-use digital tools for emotional support when real human help is expensive or not easy to find.

Market Insight

The play

Monetisation angles and defensibility.

Free basic features like daily chat and mood check-ins. Paid plan offers deeper insights, guided emotional programs, and advanced tools to practice talking. We can also work with mental wellness experts to offer more help.

MVP Stack

Builders using these tools are shipping faster than ever. Stack designed for your first milestone.

  • React Native for mobile app, OpenAI API for smart conversation, Firebase for user logins and data, Supabase for fast backend and data storing.
Scale Playbook

Builders using these tools are shipping faster than ever. Stack designed for your first milestone.

  • Next.js for bigger web and app features, FastAPI for strong backend services, PostgreSQL for a reliable database, custom fine-tuned AI models for better conversations, and integration with emotion detection APIs for deeper understanding.

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Launch Checklist

Ship like a founder who already knows their launch day headline.

3-week sprint

Week 1

Turn the idea into a plan

You already have the problem and startup idea, now make a small plan to build the first version fast.

Deliverables

  • Write down 1 - 2 key features
  • Sketch how it looks (paper or Figma)
  • Pick a name, domain, and tech or no-code tools
  • Ask a few people what they think
Outcome: Don't overthink — start small, start now.

Week 2

Build the MVP

This is your build week. Focus only on what proves the idea works - a simple version people can try.

Deliverables

  • Build your MVP with no-code or quick tools
  • Make a short landing page with your problem + solution
  • Add a waitlist or form for early users
  • Share small updates online
Outcome: Done is better than perfect.

Week 3

Test and improve

Now it’s time to put your MVP in front of people and learn from what they say and do.

Deliverables

  • Send your MVP to testers or small communities
  • Watch where users drop or get confused
  • Ask what they liked and what didn’t work
  • Fix what matters most for user success
Outcome: Feedback is your first investor.

Week 4

Launch and share

You’ve built something real, now show the world. Launch it, share your journey, and grow fast.

Deliverables

  • Post your launch on Product Hunt, Reddit, or Twitter
  • Share your story and what you built in 4 weeks
  • Ask for feedback and track signups
  • Update and improve based on real users
Outcome: Launch loud. Learn louder.

Behind the drop

“We find what people struggle with and turn it into your next startup.”

Every midnight, we scan what founders and users are talking about across Google, Reddit, and Quora. Our system finds one real problem, filters out noise, and turns it into a short, build-ready startup idea. You get the insight, angle, and starter plan, so you can launch faster, with confidence.

  • Daily scans across Google, Reddit, and Quora to find real problems
  • Startup ideas backed by real community pain points
  • Written by founders, for founders — not just AI noise

We built our first MVP from a One Startup a Day idea — launched in 10 days, got 50 users, and real feedback from Reddit. That's when I knew One Startup a Day wasn't content — it was a launch engine.

— Alex Rivera, Founder @ Launchlabs

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