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Thursday, January 1, 2026

Daily Digest

Idea Validation

5 idea(s) validated: 2 Go, 3 Caution, 0 Skip

Startup Sold — Go ✓

Score: 20/25 | Assumptions: 6/6 validated

I just sold my AI Startup for $1,800,000... https://t.co/9Idwx56wVM

Strengths: AI Leverage (4/5), Time Freedom (5/5), Recurring Revenue (5/5)

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Too Many People — Go ✓

Score: 20/25 | Assumptions: 6/6 validated

too many people think they have a marketing problem whereas they built a product nobody wants

Strengths: Time Freedom (4/5), Recurring Revenue (5/5), Exit Potential (5/5)

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People Keep Asking — Caution ⚠️

Score: 17/25 | Assumptions: 6/6 validated

people keep asking why I’m building again after an $8m exit

Strengths: AI Leverage (4/5), Time Freedom (5/5)
Risks: Recurring Revenue (2/5)

Irs Paid Awards — Caution ⚠️

Score: 17/25 | Assumptions: 6/6 validated

In 2024, the IRS paid awards totaling $123.5 million based on amounts collected of $474.7 million from 14,926 award claims.

Strengths: AI Leverage (4/5), Time Freedom (5/5)
Risks: Recurring Revenue (2/5)

App Gave Idea — Caution ⚠️

Score: 15/25 | Assumptions: 6/6 validated

I gave this $600,000/yr app Idea

Strengths: Time Freedom (4/5)
Risks: Recurring Revenue (2/5)

Auto-generated from 79 opportunity signals (last 7 days)

🎯 High Signal Opportunities

@ErnestoSOFTWARE viral opportunity revenue fresh

I gave this $600,000/yr app Idea
away for free

It went mega VIRAL
and people are now hating on it.

"It’s not that easy",
"stop selling a dream"

if you see these comments, put on a facemask, NGMI is contagious

but fine, ill bite.

nano banana wrappers
are a goldmine

here is undeniable proof:

→Found another mega viral slideshow format 100M views+ ( easy to create )

→Built an interior decor app in 1 prompt with @rork_app just to prove a point

( with AI generation working ) crazy..

→also...

@danshipper popular relevant revenue fresh

2025 changed everything @every:

2025 was when the revenue graph spiked, but it was clear something great was starting to happen in 2024 when @bran_don_gell joined as our first EIR.

Now he’s COO, and we spent 45 minutes on the pod reflecting on how we got here and what comes next in 2026:

@tibo_maker viral authority opportunity

too many people think they have a marketing problem whereas they built a product nobody wants

that's why you need to build more, with a validation-first mindset

@EXM7777 viral opportunity

you can be driven, you can be obsessed, you can show up every single day

but if you're fighting friction at every turn... you're just not going to make it

that's where systems come in

not productivity hacks, not complicated automation, not some app that promises to organize your entire life

systems thinking is simpler than that

it's about building infrastructure that naturally pushes you toward what you're chasing, designing your work so the right actions become effortless and the wrong act...

@DavidOndrej1 viral revenue

I just sold my AI Startup for $1,800,000... https://t.co/9Idwx56wVM

@thepatwalls popular authority revenue fresh

6 months ago, we interviewed Sebastian at ~$200K per year.

He ended the year at $600K total rev from his apps.

That's one of our biggest goals with our guests, to find the people BEFORE they blow up.

And have them share what's ACTUALLY WORKING RIGHT NOW.

Probably a good time to watch that Starter Story episode! (i'll link it below)

@shl viral authority revenue

In 2024, the IRS paid awards totaling $123.5 million based on amounts collected of $474.7 million from 14,926 award claims.

This should help 📈

@natiakourdadze viral opportunity

PR agencies will hate me for this, but this is how they do media placements for startups:

  1. They go to submit .co
  2. Choose niches applicable to their target market
  3. Using the free Chrome extension "GetProspect," find journalists from these outlets on LinkedIn
  4. Reach out to them and share high-density articles
  5. Get mentions and backlinks for business

@tibo_maker viral authority relevant revenue fresh

people keep asking why I’m building again after an $8m exit

some context:
I made about $3m after tax from that exit
and my dream chalet in the French Alps costs ~$2m

I have a simple rule: where I live shouldn’t cost more than 30% of my net worth, so I’m not quite “done” yet

but that’s not the real reason lol

the real reason is that building gives my days structure and momentum

I’ve learned that when I’m not building, I get bored, and boredom doesn’t feel like rest to me - it feels like dec...

@ErnestoSOFTWARE viral relevant revenue fresh

My new APP is making $240,000/yr

I did not build it,

I actually just came in
as co-founder today

Right before 2026 starts.

Mau ( the owner of the app )
and I met 1 month ago

I was actually a paid user of his app.

which is why i reached out
in the first place

We got along and,

30 days later we are now
co-founders on this app.

The goal is to scale to
$1,000,000/yr in 2026.

The systems are already there.

Mau scaled to $20k/mo with only 1 UGC creator

And $300/day on ads.

Insane....

📌 Other Notable

@godofprompt viral authority relevant fresh

My top 14 AI tools of 2025 (and how I actually use each one):

  1. Claude Opus 4.5 + Skills → builds apps, writes copy, runs my business
  2. GPT-5.2 Pro → complex reasoning and strategy
  3. Gemini 3 Pro Deep Research → 50-page reports in minutes
  4. NotebookLM → learns from 20 sources, answers anything
  5. Nano Banana Pro → realistic product and lifestyle images
  6. Grok 4.1 → research trends on X, content creation
  7. Veo 3.1 → Google’s video gen, different styles
  8. Suno v5 → full songs in 30 second...

@levelsio viral authority fresh

https://t.co/lzSO35PYnF

@tibo_maker viral authority fresh

is Product Hunt still a thing?

considering launching PostSyncer there next Monday

✅ PH still relevant
❌ PH is useless
❤️ no matter what, you will support

drop with any in replies

@EXM7777 viral

this prompt will guide you through building your first AI Agent: https://t.co/Am5sTmwE7n

@thepatwalls popular authority fresh

Happy new year y'all. Can't wait for 2026! https://t.co/sNWlpjBi2N

@EXM7777 popular fresh

thank you for this year... your feedback over the past 8 months has been nothing but incredible

i plan to dedicate much more time to Machina in 2026 & launch a really dope project i've been working on in the past few months

@EXM7777 popular fresh

the only thing i wish for you in 2026 is to find real purpose in what you do, stay driven, stay passionate... the rest takes care of itself

@EXM7777 viral

i'm declaring the great lock in of 2026 open...

forget new year's eve, claude doubled the limits... we have to cook

@EXM7777 viral

Gemini has gotten noticeably worse at following basic instructions over the past few weeks...

@EXM7777 viral

i just finished writing a 14-page letter to anyone who wants to make 2026 their best year ever...

reply below and i'll send it to you https://t.co/r0Et2MusnV

Generated at 2026-01-01T06:14:24.977Z

✓ Done!

Auto-generated from 2 videos (last 7 days)

High Signal Videos

Your Content Isn't Converting? Here's why high-engagement opportunity high-relevance fresh

The Futur @TheFutur

Creators struggle to create targeted content that truly resonates with their ideal customer's pain points and stuck moments.

Key Points:

Opportunity Signals:

The Real Reason High-End Clients Pick Smaller Firms opportunity high-relevance

The Futur @TheFutur

Small, ambitious creators can differentiate by demystifying their process and creating educational content that builds trust and visibility.

Key Points:

Opportunity Signals:

Generated at 2026-01-01T06:14:58.989Z

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Discovery Signals

Product Hunt

Signal: CyberCut AI

Signal: PlanEat AI

Signal: Loki.Build

Signal: Surgeflow

Signal: ClickUp 4.0

Signal: Incredible

Signal: SnapTodo

Signal: Typeless for iOS

Signal: Documentation.AI

Signal: X-Design 2.0

Signal: Pylar

Signal: /agent by Firecrawl

Reddit Discussions

No relevant discussions found.

Twitter Discovery

Signal: 2025 was my first successful year as an indie hacker

I grin...

I grinded for 5 years without any glimpse of hope and then suddenly it all happened at once

I saw a tweet by @levelsio, built my own Skype replac..."

Signal: Advent of Cyber might be over…but you didn’t really think we...

Meet Hackback: Block 🔐
Practice real-world digital forensics by extracting LSASS credentials to decrypt and a..."

Signal: My solopreneur business as a YouTube Strategist did $400,000...

But it’s far from perfect.

I’ve had the honor of helping some of the biggest YouTubers and entrepreneurs scale their..."

Signal: Looking for a micro SaaS idea?

Here's the ACTUAL way:

  1. F...

Here's the ACTUAL way:

  1. Find a SaaS that makes $1B+/y.
  2. Search Reddit for "alternative to [X]"
  3. Find what people dislike.
  4. Build, ship, and do marketing.

Many..."

Signal: Looking for a micro SaaS idea?

Here's the ACTUAL way:

  1. F...

Here's the ACTUAL way:

  1. Find a SaaS that makes $1B+/y.
  2. Search Reddit for "alternative to [X]"
  3. Find what people dislike.
  4. Build, ship, and do marketing.

Many..."

Signal: Always prioritize micro interactions for that polished feel⚡...

#Figma #WebDes..."

Signal: Let’s upskill my cybersecurity journey with @tryhackme and ...

Day 2 🎄

Still under offensive security
Todays challenge was hacking my first machine , using goburster to..."

Signal: Ever wonder what actually makes a Micro SaaS "acquirable"?

...

It’s not just about hitting a magic MRR number.

Buyers aren't just looking for revenue, they’re looking for a smooth, stress-free machine ..."

Signal: looking back 2025 is a roller coaster journey to me

Signal: 🚨 Alert: New Hacktivist Alliance 🚨

BD Anonymous and IndoC...

BD Anonymous and IndoClaySec have officially announced a new alliance. https://t.co/mFjFs89qtA"

Signal: Align your corporate structure with your go-to-market strate...

If you just want to sell SaaS globally:
•You don’t need a German GmbH day one - you need access to customers and payments.
•So a US LLC ..."

Signal: 2025 as an ordinary person and a wannabe solopreneur:

🚀 La...

🚀 Launched 6 new apps, in 75 days ($0 revenue yet)
🎥 𝕏 followers increased from 30 -> 630, in 75 days
📈 Made $15k from one rental property
💰..."

Signal: General Agent

The General Agent is your command center:

• ...

The General Agent is your command center:

• Text, images, slides, videos, music
• One workspace, one context
• No tool-hopping, no broken flows

Think: productivity without friction. h..."

Signal: Micro-SaaS is the new real estate. 🏠

Build a boring tool t...

Build a boring tool to $1.5k MRR.
Sell it on Acquire for $45k.
Repeat twice a year.

That’s a $90k salary for building two simple apps.

You don't need a Unicorn..."

Signal: 2025 as an ordinary person and a wannabe solopreneur:

🚀 ...

🚀 Launched 6 new apps, in 75 days ($0 revenue yet)
🎥 𝕏 followers increased from 30 -> 630, in 75 days
📈 Made $15k from one rental property
..."

YouTube Discovery

Signal: The NEW way to build $100k SaaS Websites (Gemini 3)

Signal: 10 Things I Learned After 112 Days Of Vibe Coding An App Until I Make $1,000,000

Signal: I Built an Entire Fitness App and Game With This AI App Builder (MeDo Review)

Signal: Find the right investor & validate your startup idea in just 1 minute | How to use insayy

Signal: Startup Idea Validation & Marketing Analysis: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Signal: I Spent 2025 Learning AI — Here's What Will Work in 2026

Signal: How to create your Year In Review as a solopreneur (and what I put in mine)

Signal: The Anti-Guru Playbook: How to Build a Real Online Business (Without the Hype)

Signal: Building a Micro-SaaS for freelancers | Developers | SMEs: Wyllflow Day 3 & 4

Signal: Build a Micro-SaaS Web App: Timeline Video Editor Built with Next.js + FFmpeg WASM in Browser

Signal: Starting Small, Thinking Big (Building My SaaS in Public)

Signal: Today in AI: Capability Overhang Problem and Opportunity, My ChatGPT Wrapped Revealed

Signal: I’m building a micro SaaS in public (from scratch)

Signal: From Idea to Launch: Coding a Micro-SaaS in a Weekend

Signal: This AI Tool Will Save Your Startup (Rapid Idea Validation for Solo Founders)

Web Intelligence

Hot Launches

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AI Tool Trends

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Funding Signals

Note: "Past week" (Dec 25-31, 2025) yields no exact matches; above are all Dec 2025 SaaS/developer tools/productivity rounds from sources. Pre-Seed rounds included as seed-adjacent for indie hackers targeting early outreach. No Series A/Seed strictly in final week.[1][2][5]

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Opportunity Signals

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AI Disruption Opportunities

4 companies identified as potential AI disruption targets

1. Planable — Score: 15/20

Revenue: ~$NaN/mo MRR
What they do: Content approval and social media scheduling platform with visual calendar and drag-and-drop functionality.

Disruption Scores:

Criteria Score Reason
Manual Processes 3/5 Some manual processes
Old Tech Stack 4/5 Established product, likely pre-AI
High Pricing 3/5 Pricing unknown
Low NPS 5/5 Widespread frustration (9 complaints found)

AI Angle: Yes, Planable faces a high risk of disruption from AI, particularly agentic and domain-specific models maturing in 2026, which could automate its core manual processes like content approval and scheduling while slashing costs through autonomous workflows. [1][2][3]

Clone this because: ### 1. Manual Processes AI Could Automate Planable's visual calendar, drag-and-drop scheduling, and multi-stakeholder approval workflows rely on human oversight for tasks like content review, timing optimization, and performance tracking. AI agents could fully automate these:

Confidence: Medium

2. Saleshandy — Score: 12/20

Revenue: ~$25,000/mo MRR
What they do: Top-rated cold email software ideal for agencies and businesses with strong deliverability features.

Disruption Scores:

Criteria Score Reason
Manual Processes 3/5 Unknown automation level
Old Tech Stack 1/5 Already AI-powered
High Pricing 3/5 Standard pricing ($25/mo)
Low NPS 5/5 Widespread frustration (9 complaints found)

AI Angle: Saleshandy faces moderate disruption risk from AI, as it already integrates AI features like sequence building, personalization, and reply categorization, but deeper AI automation in prospecting, content generation, and end-to-end campaign optimization could erode its edge. An AI-first competito

Clone this because: ### 1. Manual Processes AI Could Automate Saleshandy relies on user inputs for several steps, leaving room for AI to handle more autonomously:

Confidence: Medium

3. Lemlist — Score: 12/20

Revenue: ~$3.8M ARR
What they do: Cold email platform with automated warm-up, verification, and reporting for safe outreach.

Disruption Scores:

Criteria Score Reason
Manual Processes 3/5 Some manual processes
Old Tech Stack 1/5 Already AI-powered
High Pricing 3/5 Standard pricing ($29/mo)
Low NPS 5/5 Widespread frustration (10 complaints found)

AI Angle: **Lemlist faces moderate disruption risk from AI, as its existing AI features (e.g., campaign generation, personalization) already mitigate some threats, but deeper AI automation of lead generation, content creation, and multichannel orchestration could enable lower-cost competitors to capture marke

Clone this because: ### 1. Manual Processes AI Could Automate Lemlist relies on user inputs for key workflows, leaving room for full AI autonomy:

Confidence: Medium

4. SmartReach — Score: 12/20

Revenue: ~$NaN/mo MRR
What they do: Scalable sales engagement platform for cold emailing with unlimited accounts and deliverability features.

Disruption Scores:

Criteria Score Reason
Manual Processes 3/5 Unknown automation level
Old Tech Stack 1/5 Already AI-powered
High Pricing 3/5 Pricing unknown
Low NPS 5/5 Widespread frustration (8 complaints found)

AI Angle: Yes, SmartReach faces significant disruption risk from AI, as its core value—automation of sales outreach—relies on rule-based sequences and basic AI features that advanced generative AI models can fully automate, personalize, and optimize at lower cost and higher scale. An AI-first competitor c

Clone this because: ### 1. Manual Processes AI Could Automate SmartReach automates sequences but leaves key steps manual or semi-automated, creating ripe opportunities for full AI takeover:

Confidence: Medium

Scanned 4 targets | Enriched 4 | Scored 4 | 4 passed threshold (≥12/20)