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An easy way to find cool startups building opinionated things
r/SideProject
7/1/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| startups.gallery | https://startups.gallery/ | Visual CRM / Startup Directory | Curated gallery of well-funded startups with opinionated products and strong engineering/product cultures |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Difficulty discovering curated startups that meet specific criteria (well-funded, opinionated products, strong engineering culture)
- Lack of centralized platform for finding startups that can pay for services
Problems to Solve:
- Finding cool startups building opinionated products
- Identifying potential clients (startups that are well-funded and can pay)
Potential Solutions:
- Creating a curated visual directory (like startups.gallery) with filtering criteria
- Building a platform that surfaces startups based on funding status and product philosophy
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Curating high-quality entries based on strict parameters (funding status, product philosophy, company culture)
- Focusing on visual presentation to enhance user experience
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Organic growth through community platforms like Reddit (r/SideProject)
- Non-commercial positioning to build trust ("no marketing gimmicks")
Monetization & Product:
- Potential future monetization through job boards (mentioned as needing work)
- Product-market fit indicated by positive UI/UX feedback from community
User Engagement:
- Soliciting community feedback for improvements ("would love to know what you think")
- Featuring mechanism that encourages startups to seek inclusion (user asked how to get featured)