Guide your entire founder journey from idea to execution, with an AI partner that thinks with you over time.
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Startuptools supports founders through the decisions that matter — in the right order, with guidance that adapts as your thinking evolves.
Before ideas, markets, or tactics, the system helps you understand yourself as a founder.
You're guided to clarify:
Instead of starting from trends or guesses, the system starts with fit.
Once you have promising directions, the question shifts from excitement to evidence.
Here, the system helps you think through:
Your AI Co-Founder helps you interpret what matters — not just what's loud or recent.
After ideas are tested, the challenge becomes commitment.
At this stage, the system helps you clarify:
Guidance continues as execution begins, helping you stay oriented as things evolve.
Start free. Upgrade when you're ready for deeper validation and structure.
See a short profile that explains how you work and which ideas fit you.
Run simple tests to see if people actually care about your idea.
Turn what you've learned into a clear plan you can act on.
| Capability / Outcome | Discover (Free) | Validate ($29/mo) | Build ($49/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founder identity discovery | ✓ Full identity profile | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Founder strengths & motivations | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Founder risk & working style insights | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Founder–idea fit analysis | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Personalized idea shortlist | ✓ (light) | ✓ (scored & ranked) | ✓ (advanced filtering) |
| Idea scoring & prioritization | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Market demand validation | — | ✓ | ✓ (deeper analysis) |
| Competitor analysis | — | ✓ (basic) | ✓ (deep & multi-competitor) |
| Early experiments & signals | — | ✓ | ✓ (parallel experiments) |
| Decision checkpoints (go / no-go) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business plan builder | — | — | ✓ (7 structured sections) |
| Go-to-market strategy | — | — | ✓ |
| Financial projections | — | — | ✓ |
| Document workspace & uploads | — | — | ✓ |
| AI co-founder (context aware) | ✓ (limited) | ✓ (identity + idea context) | ✓ (full memory over time) |
| Multiple ideas at once | — | — | ✓ |
| Iteration & scenario variations | — | — | ✓ |
| Ongoing guidance & nudges | — | — | ✓ |
| Priority support | — | — | ✓ |
Most founders move through these stages in order. You can upgrade, downgrade, or switch anytime as your confidence grows.
You never lose your work — you simply get deeper levels of support when you need them.
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