Place Finder
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Place Finder
Find top-rated spots nearby — instantly
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Problem
Users struggle to find top-rated spots nearby efficiently, leading to time-consuming manual searches and suboptimal choices due to fragmented information across platforms.
Solution
A web/mobile tool that provides AI-powered location discovery with real-time sorting by rating, distance, or reviews, enabling users to instantly identify high-quality nearby places (e.g., restaurants, cafes).
Customers
Travelers, local explorers, food enthusiasts, and busy professionals seeking curated nearby experiences without manual research.
Unique Features
Dynamic filtering of locations using live data aggregation and personalized preference-based ranking, eliminating reliance on static lists or generic recommendations.
User Comments
Saves time for spontaneous plans
Accurate ratings compared to other apps
Intuitive interface for on-the-go use
Lacks niche category filters
Requires broader geographic coverage
Traction
Launched 4 months ago; 1.2K+ active users, 300+ weekly sessions, featured on Product Hunt (Top 10 Daily Products with 480+ upvotes). Founder’s X/Twitter: 2.3K followers.
Market Size
The global location-based services market reached $50.4 billion in 2022 (Statista), with consumer demand for hyperlocal discovery tools driving growth.
Find It In Lockhart
trusted network of top-rated service
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Problem
Current situation: People in Lockhart, TX looking for trustworthy service, repair, and installation professionals rely on traditional word-of-mouth recommendations or unreliable directories. Drawbacks: Limited access to verified and top-rated providers, and time-consuming search.
Solution
A trusted network that connects users with top-rated service, repair, and installation professionals. Users can easily find reliable service providers in their area and make informed choices based on ratings and reviews.
Customers
Homeowners and residents in Lockhart, TX seeking reliable service providers for various household needs.
Unique Features
Local focus on Lockhart, TX ensuring relevant and community-specific recommendations.
Market Size
The U.S. home repair services market was valued at approximately $400 billion in 2020.
Nearby Solution Suite
Discover any location nearby instantly.
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Problem
Users need to manually search multiple platforms or apps to find nearby food options, facing time-consuming searches and incomplete POI information from single sources.
Solution
A location-aware AI tool where users receive instant alerts for nearby food options by integrating POI data from multiple sources, such as Italian, Chinese, or Mexican cuisine, based on real-time preferences.
Customers
Travelers, food enthusiasts, and busy professionals seeking quick dining decisions.
Unique Features
Real-time AI-driven alerts with multi-source POI aggregation for comprehensive location insights.
User Comments
Instantly finds diverse cuisines nearby
Saves time compared to manual searches
Accurate integration of multiple data sources
Convenient for spontaneous cravings
Needs broader global coverage
Traction
Recently launched on Product Hunt; traction metrics (users, revenue) not publicly disclosed.
Market Size
The global location-based services market, including food discovery, is projected to reach $40 billion by 2025 (Statista, 2023).
Strike Rate Calculator
Enter runs and balls, get strike rate instantly!
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Problem
Users manually calculate cricket batting strike rates using formulas, which is time-consuming and error-prone
Solution
Web tool where users enter runs and balls to instantly calculate batting strike rate without manual calculations
Customers
Cricket players, coaches, and analysts needing quick performance metrics
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Unique Features
Zero-click instant results, no sign-up required, free access
User Comments
Saves time during matches
Accuracy improved
Simple interface
Essential for training sessions
No ads/distractions
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 100+ upvotes in 24 hours
Basic MVP version
Market Size
Global cricket market valued at $2.5 billion in 2023 (Grand View Research)
Problem
Surfers struggle to find new surf spots in Southern California
Lack of comprehensive information about surf spots, user-uploaded photos, reviews, and comments
Solution
Mobile app
Provides comprehensive information about surf spots in Southern California, including user-uploaded photos, reviews, and comments
Designed by surfers for surfers
Customers
Surfers in Southern California
Beachgoers looking for new surf spots with detailed information
Unique Features
Designed by surfers for surfers, ensuring relevant and accurate information
User Comments
Very helpful for finding new surf spots
Love the user-uploaded photos feature
Great for discovering hidden gems along the coast
App has improved my surfing experience
Easy to navigate and user-friendly interface
Traction
Growing user base in Southern California coast
Positive reviews on app stores
Increasing number of user contributions
Market Size
The global surf tourism market was valued at $44.5 billion in 2021
Problem
Users in London struggle to find restaurants that are both highly-rated and easily accessible for groups, leading to time-consuming searches and suboptimal choices.
Solution
A location-based discovery tool that aggregates data on ratings, proximity, and public transport accessibility, allowing users to filter restaurants by transport connections and group convenience.
Customers
London residents, professionals working in the city, and tourists visiting London who prioritize convenience and quality in dining choices.
Unique Features
Combines real-time public transport data with restaurant ratings and popularity metrics to optimize group accessibility.
User Comments
Saves time for commuters
Useful for planning team dinners
Simplifies finding central meeting spots
Lacks coverage outside central London
Needs more dietary filters
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt in 2024 with 500+ upvotes, featured in 3 London-focused food blogs. Active user base of ~10,000 monthly visitors (self-reported).
Market Size
The UK restaurant market was valued at £100 billion in 2023, with London accounting for 22% of total revenue (Statista 2024).
Find Creatives
Directory for top creative professionals in Australia
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Problem
Users struggle to find local, verified, and top-rated creative professionals in Australia due to reliance on generic platforms with unvetted talent and lack of location-specific focus.
Solution
A directory and collaboration hub enabling users to discover verified Australian creatives, post jobs, and collaborate. Examples: Photographers, designers, and digital marketers listed with reviews and portfolios.
Customers
Marketing managers, startup founders, and event planners in Australia seeking trusted local creatives for projects and campaigns.
Unique Features
Curates exclusively Australian talent with verification, combines job board and collaboration tools, and focuses on niche creative industries.
User Comments
Simplifies hiring local creatives
Verified profiles save time
Useful for urgent project needs
Streamlines collaboration
Lacks international talent options
Traction
500+ creatives listed, 1k+ monthly active users, $10k estimated MRR (assumed pricing model), founder has 1.2k followers on LinkedIn.
Market Size
Australia’s creative services market is valued at $12.4 billion (2023), driven by demand for digital marketing and design.
Problem
Job seekers struggle to stand out in crowded job markets using traditional methods like resume portals and networking. Struggle to stand out in crowded job market and inefficient traditional methods cause slow, low-visibility job searches.
Solution
A job-seeking dashboard where users upload resumes, join a community, and get spotted by companies via AI-driven job matching and company visibility. Example: Gen Z job seekers mark 'open to work' status for prioritized employer access.
Customers
Gen Z job seekers, recent graduates, and tech professionals seeking efficient job searches with modern tools.
Unique Features
Tailored for Gen Z with integrated community support, AI job matching, and 'open to work' status that directly connects users to hiring companies without third-party noise.
User Comments
Simplifies job hunting with smart tools
Community support boosts confidence
Direct company visibility accelerates hiring
Gen Z-centric design resonates well
AI matches feel relevant and accurate
Traction
Launched in 2023 with 50,000+ users, $25k MRR, and partnerships with 1,000+ tech companies. Founder has 5,000 followers on X.
Market Size
Global online recruitment market valued at $30.5 billion in 2023, driven by Gen Z workforce growth and digital-first hiring trends.
Find Top Chef Restaurants Worldwide
Track every Top Chef contestant restaurant, all in one place
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Problem
Users manually search for Top Chef contestant restaurants across multiple platforms, which is time-consuming and fragmented, leading to difficulty in tracking and planning visits.
Solution
A website tool that centralizes all Top Chef contestant restaurant data, enabling users to search by chef/season/city, build wishlists, and track visited locations (e.g., 'Find all Season 15 restaurants in NYC').
Customers
Food enthusiasts, travelers, and Top Chef fans who actively plan culinary trips and prioritize dining at restaurants featured by TV show contestants.
Unique Features
Combines a verified database of contestant-linked restaurants with trip-planning features like wishlists and visit trackers, updated in sync with new show seasons.
User Comments
Saves hours of research
Perfect for food-themed road trips
Wishlist feature is genius
Missing mobile app but still useful
Needs more seasonal filters
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 780+ upvotes, 2,300+ active users (self-reported), community-driven updates with 10 new seasons added quarterly.
Market Size
The global culinary tourism market was valued at $698 billion in 2020, projected to reach $1,796 billion by 2030 (Allied Market Research).
Problem
Users need to use multiple platforms to discover local businesses, share experiences, and earn rewards, leading to fragmented experiences and lack of incentives
Solution
A mobile app where users discover nearby shops/restaurants, share real-time photos, and earn cash/coupons via a gamified leaderboard. Examples: posting café photos to climb rankings
Customers
Social media-active young adults, foodies, travelers, and small business owners seeking visibility
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Unique Features
Combines real-time photo sharing with tangible rewards for users; offers shop owners foot traffic through gamified visibility
User Comments
Earned $50 just by sharing my favorite spots
Leaderboard makes exploring competitive and fun
Business saw 30% more customers after joining
App UI is intuitive but rewards take time to accumulate
Wish rewards were more varied
Traction
Launched in March 2023; 50k+ downloads, partnered with 1k+ local businesses, undisclosed revenue but 4.8/5 on App Store with 2.3k reviews
Market Size
Global location-based services market projected to reach $318.7 billion by 2031, with 5.6 million US small businesses in retail/food services