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Is there a “Product Hunt” but for failed startups?

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6/3/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Failoryhttps://failory.comStartup GraveyardPlatform for sharing failed startup stories and lessons learned
The Startup Graveyardhttps://www.thestartupgraveyard.com/Startup GraveyardCollection of failed startup stories and analysis
Dead Domainshttps://dead.domains/Domain GraveyardPlatform for tracking expired domains and failed projects

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty finding a platform to share failed startup stories
  • Lack of resources for learning from others' startup failures
  • Need for a community to discuss and analyze failed projects

Problems to Solve:

  • Creating a dedicated space for sharing failed startup experiences
  • Providing valuable lessons and insights from failed projects
  • Building a community around startup failure analysis

Potential Solutions:

  • Developing a specialized platform for failed startups
  • Creating a blog or social media presence to share failure stories
  • Using GitHub and GitHub Pages for project documentation and sharing

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Focusing on niche markets and specialized platforms
  • Leveraging social media and personal branding
  • Building community through shared experiences

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Cross-promotion with related communities and platforms
  • Utilizing social media to reach target audiences
  • Creating valuable content to attract users

Monetization & Product:

  • Offering premium features or analysis services
  • Partnering with educational institutions or startup programs
  • Developing a freemium model for basic access

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging user-generated content and stories
  • Creating discussion forums and analysis tools
  • Building a supportive community around shared experiences