Startup Idea

Generate two startup memos with cited customer pain evidence and kill criteria.

6|2|Updated May 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anajuliabit/aeon --skill startup-idea-anajuliabit
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Skill: Startup Idea
Source: https://github.com/anajuliabit/aeon/tree/main/skills/startup-idea
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anajuliabit/aeon --skill startup-idea-anajuliabit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you avoid wasting time on weak startup concepts by producing two concrete startup memos grounded in real customer pain evidence and measurable go/no-go kill criteria.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Founder-profile grounded ideation: derives a tailored set of startup directions from your memory, style/identity files, and the last 14 days of logs to reduce repetition.
  • Evidence-based pain sourcing: collects at least three high-signal permalinks (e.g., review threads, Reddit pain posts, HN/YC/Upwork signals) and requires cited pain evidence before generation.
  • Tarpit filtering + execution-focused output: rejects generic or already-solved ideas unless you have an explicit earned advantage, then produces exactly two launchable memos with ICP, wedge, distribution, moat, and numeric time-bound kill criteria.

Quick Start

Instruct the agent: Generate two startup ideas for the theme "your constraint" using at least three cited customer pain sources from the last 14 days of research logs to produce executable and ambitious memos with numeric kill criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions about Startup Idea

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I generate startup ideas grounded in real customer pain evidence?

To generate startup ideas grounded in real customer pain evidence, you need at least three cited high-signal permalinks from sources like Reddit or HN. The tool processes these citations to produce two executable startup memos complete with ICP, wedge, distribution, moat, and numeric kill criteria.

How do I avoid building startup tarpits and already-solved concepts?

To avoid building startup tarpits and already-solved concepts, you can apply a tarpit rejection filter that blocks generic ideas unless you have an explicit earned advantage. This ensures your startup ideation focuses on viable, ambitious plays rather than saturated markets.

What is a startup memo with numeric kill criteria and when do I need one?

A startup memo with numeric kill criteria is a structured planning document defining your ICP, wedge, distribution, moat, and specific time-bound metrics to abandon the project. You need one for solo-buildable MVP planning and higher-risk category plays to ensure evidence-backed execution.

Can I scope startup ideation to a specific constraint theme and prevent repetition?

Yes, you can scope startup ideation using an optional constraint theme while preventing repetition. The system deduplicates against recently proposed ideas by analyzing your founder profile and the last 14 days of logs to ensure fresh startup memo generation.

Does startup ideation work for both solo MVP planning and higher-risk platform plays?

Startup ideation works for both solo-buildable MVP planning and higher-risk platform plays by tailoring the output scope. It requires evidence-backed ICP, wedge, distribution, and moat definitions to ensure the generated memos are executable regardless of the risk level.

What are the limitations of using automated startup memo generation for go-to-market planning?

The main limitation of automated startup memo generation is that it requires a minimum of three cited customer pain sources before it can execute. Additionally, it enforces a non-repetition window over 14 days, which limits rapid sequential ideation if you lack fresh research logs.