Business Idea:
A platform that verifies and displays actual Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) for startups, promoting transparency and trust within the Build in Public and Indie Hackers communities through a verified badge integrated into websites and pitches.
Problem:
Many startups lack transparent, credible revenue proof, causing trust issues with investors, customers, and community peers, which hampers credibility and opportunities.
Solution:
An easy-to-integrate verification service that authenticates and displays a startup’s real MRR on their website, pitch decks, or shareable links, boosting transparency and credibility instantly.
Target Audience:
Independent founders, indie hackers, early-stage startups, and community members in Build in Public and Indie Hackers circles seeking to establish trust.
Monetization:
Subscription plans for startups wanting verified badges, premium features (like custom branding and analytics), or transactional fees for verification services.
Unique Selling Proposition (USP):
First platform to standardize MRR transparency with verified badges, creating a new trust metric that’s simple to embed, share, and showcase, differentiating from generic metrics or unverified claims.
Launch Strategy:
Start with an MVP offering manual verification for early adopters, gather feedback, then automate the process. Promote via community channels, demo on startup sites, and encourage sharing for organic growth.
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