idea-generation
Generate and validate startup ideas through market research, skill-market fit, and iterative refinement.
Installation
Follow the repository instructions for this skill and your agent. Review the files and dependencies before adding it to your workflow.
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Idea Generation
Frameworks for researching markets and generating startup ideas tailored to founder constraints.
User Assessment
Gather before generating ideas:
| Factor | Question |
|---|---|
| Skills | What specific skills/expertise can you leverage? |
| Budget | What startup capital is available? |
| Time | How many hours weekly can you commit? |
| Interests | Which industries/problems are you passionate about? |
| Goals | Income replacement, side hustle, or exit? |
| Risk | Comfort with uncertainty and financial risk? |
Market Research Framework
Research Dimensions
| Dimension | Sources | What to Find |
|---|---|---|
| Growing markets | Industry reports, trends | TAM growth, tailwinds |
| Underserved segments | Forums, reviews, complaints | Unmet needs, pain points |
| Emerging trends | News, VC activity | Timing windows |
| Low competition | Search, directories | Entry points, gaps |
| Skill-market fit | Job postings, freelance sites | Demand for user's skills |
Idea Template
For each concept, provide:
Concept: [Name]
Overview: [2-3 sentence description]
Target Market: [Size, growth rate]
Skill Fit: [How user's skills apply]
Resource Requirements: [Within budget?]
Revenue Potential: [Industry benchmarks]
Competitive Advantage: [User-specific edge]
Evidence: [Links to demand signals]
Idea Generation Process
Step 1: Skill-Market Mapping
| User Skill | Market Applications | Opportunity Size |
|---|---|---|
| [Skill 1] | [Applications] | [High/Med/Low] |
| [Skill 2] | [Applications] | [High/Med/Low] |
Step 2: Present 5 Concepts
Each optimized for user's constraints:
- Aligned with stated skills
- Within budget range
- Achievable with time commitment
- Connected to interest areas
Step 3: Refinement Loop
| User Feedback | Action |
|---|---|
| Shows interest | Deepen research on that concept |
| Wants alternatives | Generate new ideas with feedback |
| Has own idea | Help validate and strengthen it |
Continue until genuine enthusiasm emerges.
Quick Validation Checklist
Before proceeding to full validation:
- Problem confirmed by 5+ potential users
- Existing solutions have clear gaps
- User's skills provide meaningful advantage
- Budget sufficient for MVP
- Time commitment realistic for execution
- Revenue model makes economic sense
Anti-Patterns to Avoid
| Pattern | Problem | Better Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Solution seeking problem | No real demand | Start with pain points |
| Copying competitors | No differentiation | Find unique angle |
| Too broad market | Can't compete | Niche down first |
| Ignoring constraints | Unrealistic plan | Build within limits |
| Feature obsession | Delays validation | Test core value first |
Examples
Read the usage examples in the source repository.
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- Indexed on
- 2026-01-20
- Index updated
- 2026-02-04
- Branch
- main
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