Ideas Questions

Let me start by giving a quick intro to myself. I've worked as a Technician for hosting companies, Systems Administrator for software development companies, as a CTO for a very successful online...

Ideas Business Model

asked Mar 10 '11 at 11:45

Kerx Philo
118 points

This is my first question on here, so please excuse me if I haven't got used to any cultural norms this stack site has. I have an idea, a great idea. An idea that I truly believe, with maybe a...

Ideas Investors Partnerships

asked Mar 11 '11 at 21:17

Mild Fuzz
121 points

I love software and plan to startup a business out of it. However I am told that over 90% of new startups fail before their 5th birthday. I don't intend to fail but I wonder what it takes to...

Software Ideas

asked Feb 24 '11 at 23:24

Dr Deo
123 points

We are in the process of creating an eBook. Now we are contemplating to release this ebook in two versions, full and lite. 'Lite' version would be created to reach the extensive Amazon audience....

Ideas

asked Feb 26 '11 at 23:20

Ankur Jain
566 points

I created a pretty complex piece of software a while back for a client. I own all access rights to the code and can do anything with it. In a very brief summary, this code can connect to a...

Ideas Business Model

asked Feb 12 '11 at 08:10

Cbmeeks
135 points

Is it a good idea to use WordPress as the base for a startup app? Would a VC invest in an app if it was built on WordPress, regardless of the idea? The app, for example, is a photosharing site...

Ideas Apps Wordpress

asked Feb 17 '11 at 15:19

Sirwan Qutbi
14 points

Firstly, I know what you are thinking already, "Not another daily deals website!" - it's true, I am entering an oversaturated, highly competitive market of daily deal websites. It's going to be an...

Getting Started Marketing Ideas Leads

asked Feb 17 '11 at 17:23

Digital Sea
1,613 points

A startup idea has recently crept into my head which is basically a social networking site aimed at a specific interest group. The rough concept would be a somewhat cut down version of facebook,...

Ideas Social Network

asked Jan 28 '11 at 20:22

William Lannen
195 points

I'm trying to do things the proper, "lean" way by looking to survey potential users/customers so I can develop a product people want. The survey is out, but how do I know when I have sufficient...

Ideas Market Analysis Market Research Survey

asked Feb 3 '11 at 05:48

Acconrad
113 points

I'm about to launch a very (VERY) simple site for video games. It's basically a site that allows you to watch Youtube videos for video games. I'm struggling with the "chicken or egg" problem. I...

Launch Ideas

asked Feb 4 '11 at 03:02

Cbmeeks
135 points

I love instapaper (read later or any similar tool ), My question is who's going to do it for videos? Imagine that you see a video but want to watch it later, you click your bookmarklet (browser...

Ideas Video Side Projects Productivity

asked Feb 6 '11 at 08:41

The Dictator
2,305 points

I created the blog Austin Tech Geeks in August of last year. It's been somewhat successful as I have been able to get a decent number of subscribers and uniques every month. The blog is about tech...

Ideas Blog Naming Domain

asked Jan 17 '11 at 04:26

Ricardo
4,815 points

I have a great idea for a web app in personal finance niche. It's a B2C. I have brainstormed and did some research. I made some specs and wrote the idea explaining every functionality. There is...

Getting Started Ideas Business Web App

asked Jan 17 '11 at 22:28

Andy Mortin
141 points

I have a new idea that's dead simple and I don't think it's been done before. what precautions should I take to prevent a copycat from emerging and getting popular? I know getting all the press...

Ideas

asked Jan 19 '11 at 09:28

Jason Glib
96 points

I am a first time entrepreneur and have been on the lookout for an idea I can execute. I am interested in creating a service on the web for small and mid size businesses. My day job is a Software...

Ideas

asked Jan 25 '11 at 12:39

User3462
345 points

I am considering inventing a new specialized programming language, which should increase the human/computer communication speed considerably. I, therefore, have two questions: Is it possible to...

Ideas Patent

asked Jan 12 '11 at 20:39

David
1,567 points

This is a video of the google goggles app which does a good job of explaining what the current state of the art in visual search can do. its also being applied to searching patents, product...

Marketing Products Ideas Market Research

asked Dec 17 '10 at 09:45

Ben
522 points

Assuming I have an idea for an iPhone Gadget like this: Griffin-Simplifi-iPhone-Reader-Aluminum I am a creative person or a designer. If I want to realize this product to whom do I have to go, to...

Products Ideas Product Management

asked Dec 19 '10 at 00:33

Erik
101 points

Maybe someone has experience with this? I've been mulling this idea for an app that would really show off what's possible with a tablet like the iPad. It doesn't exist yet, and I want it to. I'm...

Recruiting Ideas Outsourcing Iphone

asked Dec 5 '10 at 08:17

Matt H.
130 points

What's your opinion? Will it still be the Information technology?

Marketing Ideas Entrepreneurs Industry

asked Dec 10 '10 at 19:15

Steven
1 point