Find your next customers in r/Startup_Ideas
r/Startup_Ideas is a space for people to share, stress-test, and scope startup concepts before building, often asking what tools and resources they would need.
Who buys here and why
Early-stage prospective founders who are still in the validation phase. Many have technical backgrounds and are thinking through the minimal stack to test an idea quickly. They are not yet deep-pocketed buyers, but they convert quickly once they decide to build and they tend to buy the tools they evaluated during the idea phase.
When someone scopes a startup idea in detail, they also outline the tooling they plan to use. These posts create a purchase intent window that is often weeks ahead of the actual buying event, which gives you time to get in front of them before a competitor does. Validation-phase buyers also talk openly about their research, naming tools they are comparing.
Buyer-intent signals to watch
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How to participate in r/Startup_Ideas without spamming
r/Startup_Ideas focuses on idea feedback, not product pitches. If someone describes an idea that your tool enables, a comment explaining how it could be built with your product is relevant and welcome. Avoid top-level promotional posts.
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Frequently asked questions
Are people in r/Startup_Ideas close to making a purchase?
Often yes, within a short window. They are scoping what they need to build, which means tool selection is an active decision they are working through right now.
What is the best way to reach prospective buyers here?
Reply to threads where someone is figuring out their stack. Offer a clear opinion on how to approach the technical or marketing problem, and mention your tool as one option.
Does r/Startup_Ideas allow product mentions?
In comments, yes, when they are directly relevant to the idea being discussed. Top-level posts that are primarily promotional get removed.
How do you reach people in r/Startup_Ideas who are still in the validation stage?
Reply with a practical question or a short data point that helps them stress-test their idea. Founders at this stage are receptive to input because they have not committed to a build yet and they will remember who gave them useful early feedback.
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