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My startup failed so I open sourced it

r/SaaS
5/24/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Turbularhttps://github.com/raeudigerRaeffi/turbularMCP Server- Schema normalization
  • Query optimization
  • Security features | BonBon Browser | - | Browser | - Open sourced failed startup | Vexa | - | - | - MCP connecting

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Lack of traction leading to startup failure
  • Non-standard schema naming conventions causing LLM performance issues
  • Unpredictable LLM-generated queries

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for schema normalization
  • Need for query optimization
  • Need for database security

Potential Solutions:

  • Open sourcing failed startups
  • Community-driven development
  • Implementing schema normalization
  • Adding query optimization
  • Enhancing database security

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Open sourcing failed startups
  • Community-driven development

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • GitHub repository promotion
  • Community engagement

Monetization & Product:

  • Feature development based on roadmap
  • Community feature requests

User Engagement:

  • GitHub stars and community feedback
  • Roadmap delivery and maintenance