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In-depth interviews with successful entrepreneurs

$91.7K /mo $100 to start 92 out of 100
$100 startup Klaviyo +1
Word of mouth Email marketing +1

Insulated drinkware for adult beverage enthusiasts.

$12M /mo $12.14 /visitor $5K to start 58 out of 100
$5 startup 1 founder +1
Advertising on social media Email marketing +1

Pun-based, eco-friendly eucalyptus bedding brand.

$200K /mo $2.49 /visitor 62 out of 100
1 founder Shopify +1
Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1
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Tabletop game publisher
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Tabletop strategy games publisher in St. Louis.

$1.73M /mo 700 days $11.42 /visitor $2.4K to start 78 out of 100
700 days to build $2.4 startup +1
Word of mouth Direct sales +1

SEO agency elevating personal injury law firms' search rankings.

$2.5M /mo $166.67 /visitor 51 out of 100
1 founder Slack +1
Word of mouth SEO +1

E-commerce site selling music production software tools.

$233K /mo $500 to start 60 out of 100
$500 startup 1 founder +1
Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1

Prank musical cards that never stop playing.

$300K /mo 90 days $1.00 /visitor $1K to start 69 out of 100
90 days to build $1 startup +1
Advertising on social media Direct sales +1

Anonymous chocolate prank gifts for light-hearted fun.

Chocolate anatomy for when words fail to convey your tasteful insults.

$125K /mo 66 out of 100
1 founder Shopify +1
Affiliate program Word of mouth +1

Miniature construction supplies for creative model builders.

For when playing God with LEGO wasn't satisfying enough.

$29.2K /mo 57 out of 100
2 founders Shopify +1
Affiliate program Word of mouth +1

'CBD-infused chocolate for relaxation seekers'

$1.07 /visitor $1K to start 68 out of 100
$1 startup 2 founders +1
Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1

AI headshot generator for professional portraits.

30 days $1.35 /visitor 68 out of 100
30 days to build 1 founder +1
SEO

Music streaming service to soothe pets.

$0.10 /visitor $1K to start 76 out of 100
$1 startup 2 founders
Word of mouth SEO +1

Exclusive lifestyle management ecosystem

$120K /mo $300K to start 42 out of 100
$300 startup 1 founder
Press Affiliate program +1

Exclusive discounts on top trading tools and services.

$4.67K /mo $2.83K to start 71 out of 100
$2.8 startup 1 founder
SEO Email marketing +1

The Global Drone Service Foundation. DJI drone repair & refurbishment specialist.

$2.8K /mo $2K to start 70 out of 100
$2 startup 1 founder
SEO Word of mouth +1

Leadflow AI is an Cold Email tool for non Technical guys who struggle with sending up the infrastructur

$100K /mo $7K to start 73 out of 100
$7 startup 1 founder
Direct sales Affiliate program +1

AI-powered mobile companion for parents of young children

$280K /mo $2 to start 63 out of 100
$2 startup 2 founders
Email marketing SEO +1

How we turned $0-out-of-pocket community cards into recurring revenue

$4K /mo 14 days $12 to start 63 out of 100
14 days to build $12 startup +1
SEO Email marketing +1

Get hired faster with AI-generated resumes tailored to your job applications

$26K /mo $1.00 /visitor $0 to start 84 out of 100
1 founder AWS infrastructure +1
Affiliate program SEO +1

Interactive Excel training platform for hands-on learning.

$4.34K /mo $0 to start 78 out of 100
1 founder Stripe +1
Word of mouth SEO +1

AI-Powered SMS Marketing for Shopify Stores

$85K /mo 90 days $3.40 /visitor $30K to start 63 out of 100
90 days to build $30 startup +1
Affiliate program Word of mouth +1

AI-powered platform for professional headshots from selfies.

$274K /mo 1170 days $1.78 /visitor $65.4K to start 67 out of 100
1170 days to build $65 startup +1
Affiliate program Word of mouth +1

AI-powered personal stylist for sustainable wardrobe management.

$223K /mo 47 out of 100
3 founders Instagram Ads +1
Advertising on social media Brand Authenticity +1

"Intro-driven network for startup founders, investors, and job seekers."

$9K /mo 15 days $1K to start 82 out of 100
15 days to build $1 startup +1
Word of mouth Email marketing +1