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Got mass laid-off and now I'm going to build a successful product or die trying
r/indiehackers
6/26/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tally | https://tally.so/r/w7YRe2 | Survey Tool | Used for gathering user feedback |
| Launcherpad | https://launcherpad.cloud | SaaS Builder Platform | AI co-pilot for employees to become entrepreneurs, provides personalized insights & tools, 100k+ social templates |
| Buildpad.io | http://Buildpad.io | SaaS Builder Platform | Genuinely useful tool for idea validation |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Job insecurity and frustration with corporate layoffs
- Difficulty reaching target audience quickly, effectively, and cheaply
- Stress from unemployment affecting decision-making
Problems to Solve:
- Creating a flexible, community-driven habit app
- Transitioning employees to entrepreneurs
- Validating startup ideas efficiently
Potential Solutions:
- Building habit apps with community features
- Tools like Launcherpad that guide through entrepreneurship journey
- Survey tools for idea validation |
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Launching quickly and iterating based on feedback
- Focusing on community-driven product development
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Using surveys for market research and validation
- Leveraging Reddit communities for feedback and early adopters
Monetization & Product:
- Targeting specific niches (e.g., employees transitioning to entrepreneurs)
- Providing comprehensive toolkits (e.g., social templates, personalized insights)
User Engagement:
- Engaging with communities like r/indiehackers for feedback
- Creating waitlists to build early user base |