Leonardo Margiotta

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[Leonardo Margiotta @solocodeventure]

If you get too used doing uncomfortable tasks your comfort zone will eventually shift too.

Read that again

[Leonardo Margiotta @solocodeventure]

Act human

Sales, cold emails, DMs… nobody wants to talk to a script.

Stop leaning on stats and numbers and just be natural

[Leonardo Margiotta @solocodeventure]

Why is no one nailing this yet?

This SaaS idea taps into a huge but underserved need:

•real behavioral pain
•massive global market
•MVP is doable in weeks

Let’s break it down ⤵️   

THE PROBLEM:

People say they want to spend less time on their phones but:

•screen time apps are easy to override
•grayscale and hacks stop working after a while
•users need real consequences, not reminders
•they care more about money than minutes


Result?

They’re still doom-scrolling and feeling guilty about it.

THE SOLUTION:

A screen time app that charges users when they fail:

•users set daily/weekly limits per app or category
•they deposit money into the app
•if they stay under limits → get refunded gradually
•if they go over → part of the deposit is kept
•uses iOS Screen Time APIs for tracking
•progress dashboard + alerts before crossing limits


Optional add-ons:

•social leaderboard (shame as a feature)
•donate forfeited funds to charity
•emergency override with penalty
•affiliate offers for productivity tools

MONETISATION

•take a cut of failed goals from deposits
•€12/month premium tier for advanced features
•affiliate commissions on productivity tools
•upsell custom plans for accountability coaching


WHY THIS WINS:

•strong emotional pain point : guilt, loss of time
•financial accountability works (see Atomic Habits)
•Apple provides all the APIs needed
•trending interest in digital detox


If you’re looking for your next SaaS idea…
This is it

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This SaaS Idea could be your next build…

Turn Ambitious Goals into Daily Actions

→ People love setting big goals
The problem? 

They rarely break them down in a way that’s doable.

This SaaS idea gives them a smart, simple, and motivating way to bridge that gap.
Let’s get into it ⤵️

THE PROBLEM:
Big goals sound great… until it’s time to act.
Most goal apps fall into 2 traps:

•Too vague: “Run a marathon” → ok, but now what?
•Too micro: “Run 1 mile today” → cool, but where’s the bigger picture?


Result?
•Users quickly get overwhelmed
•lose track of progress 
•forget why they started.

THE SOLUTION:

A mobile app that combines long-term vision with daily execution:

•Users set a big-picture goal (ex. “Start a business,” “Lose 10kg,” “Run a marathon”)
•The app breaks it down with AI into micro-habits, daily tasks, and scheduled milestones
•Visuals show how each small win compounds into long-term success


CORE FEATURES (MVP):

•Goal breakdown engine powered by AI (or even Apple Intelligence)
•Daily habit tracker to track actions, mark off habits, log progress
•Progress dashboard: see % completion, streaks, and visual momentum
•Shareable infographics—>simple charts that summarize progress



OPTIONAL FEATURES (LATER):

•Future self visualizer projections of what your life looks like if you stay on track
•Gamification layer: earn points, unlock badges, build a streak
•Local AI — save costs by using on-device systems (Apple Intelligence) instead of external LLMs



MONETIZATION STRATEGY:

•Freemium —> core features free, pro plan at 8.99/month
•One-time version —> offline, no AI, priced at 29
•Affiliate offers —> earn by recommending books, courses, tools, etc.


WHY THIS WINS:

•Capitalizes on the evergreen “get 1% better every day” psychology
•Most habit apps don’t visually tie short-term action to long-term change
•Works as both a solo productivity tool and a content creation engine (via shareables)


WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR:

•The market is crowded — you’ll need a clearly unique angle (ex. “future-you visualizer”)
•The AI task-breakdown must actually feel smart, not generic
•Gamification needs to motivate, not overwhelm or distract


People don’t need more goals…

They need:
-clarity
-feedback
-and consistency.

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[Leonardo Margiotta @solocodeventure]

Daily budgeting apps are everywhere… but what about the big picture?

This SaaS idea fills a real and profitable gap and could easily be your next build:

A financial forecasting platform built not for tracking today, but for planning the next 10–30 years.

Let’s get into it ⤵️

THE PROBLEM

Everyone has long-term goals but few know how to make them happen:

•“When can I retire?”
•“Can I afford kids + a house + travel?”
•“What if I invest X vs. Y?”

Right now? Users are forced to:

•do the math manually
•use spreadsheets
•rely on budgeting apps that aren’t built for simulation or strategy

Most tools stop at expense tracking… none help plan actual life moves.

THE SOLUTION

A smart platform that maps a user’s entire financial future:

•input current income, savings, goals
•simulate multiple “what if” scenarios
•track progress, receive suggestions to stay on path
•visual, interactive, easy to understand

CORE FEATURES (MVP)

•Goal setting + prioritization: users define multiple goals and their relative weight (retire early vs. home purchase vs. education fund)
•Scenario simulator: see best-case, worst-case, and average outcomes for different investment/saving strategies
•Progress dashboard: live charts and alerts showing where you’re headed
•Life-event editor: recalculate your plan anytime your life changes

OPTIONAL FEATURES 

•AI chatbot for financial advice
•Private groups for shared family/partner planning
•Brokerage integrations (pull real-time data)

Support updates like:
•career change
•asset purchases
•unexpected expenses
And adjust your forecast in real time

MONETIZATION:
•one-time version (manual updates): €79
•pro version (dynamic, strategic): €149/year
•white-label to banks & investment firms: €5k/month

WHY THIS WINS:

•Most personal finance apps ignore long-term strategy
•Reddit shows strong demand: users want “planning” not just “tracking”
•Planning = higher retention. People stick to platforms that help them think ahead.
•Clear B2C and B2B angles (consumers and banks/wealth advisors)

Long-term wealth is about strategic planning…
This is the tool for that
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@aishahidk Ikr, worst feeling…

[Leonardo Margiotta @solocodeventure]

Crazy how productive mornings can flip your mood for the day… what are you up to today?

[Leonardo Margiotta @solocodeventure]

No one’s nailed event media sharing yet, or at least not in a smooth way…

This idea could be your next SaaS and solves a real-world pain we’ve all experienced:

•the use case is universal (weddings, concerts, parties)
•real unmet need… everyone wants the photos, no one knows how to share them
•MVP is lean and easy to launch

Let’s break it down ⤵️

THE PROBLEM:

Photos from events are always messy to collect and share:

•guests use WhatsApp, but quality is terrible and contacts are missing
•Google Drive links get lost, cluttered, or never shared at all
•event photographers can’t reach every attendee to distribute the shots
•no centralized place to upload and browse full-res media

Result?

•attendees miss out on great memories
•organizers deal with scattered media and lost engagement
•photographers waste time sending files to dozens of people

THE SOLUTION:

A web-based platform for event photo & video sharing (no app nor login):

•organizers create an event and get a shareable URL + QR code
•guests can upload full-res media directly…frictionless UX
•everyone with access can preview, tag, and download the gallery
•no quality loss, no spam, no contact list needed

Optional features:

•mobile app for background uploads and better large file handling
•AI-powered face tagging — guests find their own pictures instantly
•social-ready layout generator to pick and export highlights
•print-on-demand integrations to monetize memorable shots
•allow external storage (NAS/S3) for pro clients or privacy-first users

MONETIZATION:

•one-time event packages (tiered by storage)
•business subscriptions for recurring event planners
•white-label and API access for enterprise use
•photo print margin on demand

WHY THIS WINS:

•real and constant need (from weddings to meet-ups for example)
•no login or app required = ultra-low friction
•viral potential built-in: attendees become users
•scalable through B2C and B2B channels
•great upsell opportunity for photographers and planners

Everyone at an event wants the photos… 
this platform makes sure they get them.

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I share one new SaaS idea every Friday.
Check out [https://t.co/6jLDRBTclM] — 300+ indie hackers already on board.

[Leonardo Margiotta @solocodeventure]

Most startup founders don’t need one-off gigs…

They need long-term collaborators/people who believe in the vision and are ready to build.

This SaaS idea could be your next build as it solves a massive pain point founders face every day:

•real unmet demand in early-stage startup circles
•active organic chatter on Reddit and Google
•network effects baked into the product


Let’s break it down ⤵️

THE PROBLEM:

Startup founders often struggle to find real teammates:

•Upwork and Fiverr offer gig workers, not co-creators
•traditional hiring boards are slow, generic, and not risk-aligned
•early-stage companies can’t offer high salaries but can offer equity
•builders who want to work on a vision can’t easily find one


As a result:

•founders waste months finding the right person
•solo builders stay stuck and ideas never get built
•qualified people miss out on early-stage opportunities



THE SOLUTION:

A marketplace for startup-ready talent and early-stage teams:

•searchable founder and talent profiles with deep filters (skills, risk appetite, equity split, timezone, tech stack)
•project listings with role needs, mission, ownership options
•AI-powered matching system for aligned connections
•built-in messaging, video intros, contracts, and milestones
•optional: curated “cofounder” track for long-term relationships



Bonus features:

•certification tools (skill assessments, past startup experience validation)
•mini-communities by niche (e.g., fintech, AI, climate)
•candidate score boosting via peer reviews or referrals



MONETIZATION:

•6% commission on first-year salary or contract value
•premium talent plans : 14.99/month for visibility boosts
•49/2 weeks to boost job posts for founders
•500/month for hiring trend access (API for incubators, VC scouts, HR SaaS)



WHY THIS WINS:

•niche is under-served: startups ≠ traditional companies
•most marketplaces focus on short-term gigs, not mission-aligned builders
•highly shareable: success stories = user growth
•easy integrations with existing startup tools (Notion, Slack, Linear)


This isn’t just a hiring tool…
It’s a way to accelerate ideas that would otherwise never get built.

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[Leonardo Margiotta @solocodeventure]

Why is nobody talking about this…

This could be your next SaaS idea

It reimagines a category everyone uses but no one enjoys:

•real usability pain
•global search volume across dozens of niches
•dead-simple MVPs with huge design leverage


Let’s break it down ⤵️

THE PROBLEM:

Most online utility tools are outdated, clunky, and visually awful:

•bloated with ads and popups
•horrible mobile UX
•inconsistent or ugly design
•users can’t trust the tools, and developers don’t care


Result?

A race to the bottom in quality with:

•no memorable brands
•no design-first players
•zero loyalty

THE SOLUTION:

Build a collection of ultra-clean, design-first utility tools:

•launch one polished micro-tool at a time (word counter, timezone converter etc.)
•strong, consistent UI and UX across all tools
•cross-link tools to build internal traffic
•white-label or embed-ready versions for brands and agencies
•group them under a single clean brand built around a “style” (modern, retro, brutalist, etc)


This is less about features and more about execution and trust.

MONETIZATION:

•€4.99 one-time fee to unlock premium versions of select tools
•€250/month sponsored placements for niche brands
•custom pricing for white-labeled or embeddable versions for business clients
•optional: “Buy me a coffee” donations to reward useful free tools
•Long-term revenue comes from B2B: once users trust your tools, companies will pay to embed them with their branding.

HOW TO GET USERS:

•launch every tool on Reddit (r/SideProject, r/InternetIsBeautiful, r/web_design, etc)
•launch on Product Hunt (1 tool = 1 launch)
•leverage SEO by building clean internal links and focusing on long-tail search
•post visual demos on X, Instagram, and TikTok showing clean design vs existing competitors
•reach out to small business owners and offer white-labeled versions for their websites



WHY THIS WINS:

•everyone uses online tools yet most are terrible
•few have cracked the trust + design combo
•users remember good UX and return
•each tool becomes a growth asset and SEO page
•B2B monetization gives upside beyond “ads or donations”


Start small:
•One tool 
•Nail the design
Then scale out 
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[Leonardo Margiotta @solocodeventure]

This hyper-local SaaS could unlock a massive untapped market and be your next build:

•real pain point on both sides of the marketplace
•millions of fragmented, under-digitized small businesses
•proven demand in some countries, 0 saturation in others


Let’s break it down ⤵️

THE PROBLEM:

Most small barbers and salons still operate offline or with clunky tools:

•no easy discovery (no one wants to browse 12 Instagram pages)
•booking systems vary wildly (if they exist at all)
•customers hate calling, waiting, or being redirected
•barbers lack the budget and time to build their own digital solution
•no consistent reputation, reviews, or visibility


Result?
•Lost clients 
•Inefficiency
•Zero loyalty tracking

THE SOLUTION:

A mobile-first marketplace platform for barbers and salons, fully optimized for local discovery and fast booking:

•real-time availability linked to each shop’s calendar
•customer-side search with filters (location, price, service type)
•in-app payments, tipping, and loyalty system
•dashboard for barbers with analytics, reminders, and revenue insights
•reviews, ratings, and a strong recommendation engine
•referral links, tags (like “student discount” or “luxury cut”), and geo-targeting


MONETIZATION:

•7% booking fee
•€49/month for business dashboards, analytics, and visibility boosts
•€20/day advertising slots for promoted listings
•15% upsell feature: “steal a spot”, customer pays to jump queue (10% goes as a discount to the original booker, 5% to you)


HOW TO GET USERS:

•pitch barbers directly: in-person visits, fairs, beauty expos
•free tier — let them onboard easily, earn only when they earn
•referral engine with rewards for customers
•localized TikTok + Instagram reels showing customer experience
•AdWords for “barbers near me”, “book haircut fast”, etc.
•partner with beauty schools to capture stylists early



WHY THIS WINS:
•high-frequency, high-trust local service and daily utility
•retention is strong once both sides are onboard
•barbers want more clients, customers want better UX → you're the bridge
•similar platforms (like Planity) are thriving but limited to specific regions


There’s no clear winner in this space yet…
If you bring speed, simplicity, and local trust you win.
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[Leonardo Margiotta @solocodeventure]

No one’s nailed this yet…

This SaaS idea fixes a clear, painful gap in the travel space and could be your next buisness:

•planning trips sucks and everyone agrees
•millions of casual travelers struggle with the same thing
•strong monetization paths and high purchase intent


Let’s break it down ⤵️

THE PROBLEM:

Planning a trip today means juggling 6+ websites and a lot of guesswork:

•hopping between Booking, Skyscanner, Airbnb, Tripadvisor
•long hours lost to comparing prices, reading reviews, building timelines
•tools don’t talk to each other → it’s fragmented and stressful
•no way to tweak one detail (like a date) without redoing everything manually


Result?

•People delay trips
•Give up
•Or just rely on travel agents again

THE SOLUTION:

A smart travel planning tool powered by AI and bookings integration:

•input your trip goals (location, vibe, dates, preferences)
•AI creates a full itinerary: flights, stays and activities in just seconds
•you can swap anything: a flight for a train, a hotel for a cabin
•real-time pricing, availability, and route logic baked in
•once finalized, you can book the entire thing directly in-app
•platform keeps tracking price changes and suggests upgrades

MONETIZATION:

•€34.99 per season access
•€149.99/year subscription
•€15.99 per one-time trip plan
•3% fee on in-app bookings
•5–15% affiliate commissions per reservation
•€500/month white-label license for agencies


HOW TO GET USERS:

•content marketing with travel creators and micro-influencers
•SEO around "how to plan a trip", "best itinerary builders", etc.
•Reddit + TripAdvisor community seeding
•social unlocks: remix a friend’s trip or share yours as a template
•seasonal campaigns targeting key travel months


WHY THIS WINS:

•very clear pain point, millions of users
•high emotional trigger: people want good trips
•SaaS margins layered with affiliate upside
•no dominant player in this exact format
•easily extendable into a full travel ecosystem


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Why is no one talking about this?

This SaaS idea targets a clear pain point and could actually be your next build:

•real friction in the client-designer workflow
•market is huge and actively growing
•MVP is simple and highly usable


Let’s break it down ⤵️

THE PROBLEM:

Designers and clients collaborate across 4–5 different tools. It’s clunky and inefficient:

•Pinterest for inspiration, Figma or InDesign for layout
•messy email threads for feedback
•no real-time sync, no single source of truth
•scattered client comments = lost time and revisions


Result?

•Burnt-out designers
•Unhappy clients
•And a workflow that kills creativity.

THE SOLUTION:

A sleek, collaborative mood board platform made for creative pros and clients alike:

•drag-and-drop canvas with flexible layout, smart alignments
•upload images, text, fonts, colors or pull assets from Figma, Unsplash, Adobe
•live collaboration with revision history and presence indicators
•branded client portal with comment-on-element feedback
•everything stored, synced, and versioned in one place


Optional add-ons:

•ML suggestions: auto-recommend colors, fonts, or assets based on board theme
•design trend analytics from aggregated board data
•moodboard challenges for exposure and virality

MONETIZATION:

•€17.99/month solo plan
•€199/year pro plan
•€13/user/month for team plans (min 5 users)
•per-project pricing for freelancers (€12/project)
•5% commission on marketplace sales
•€69/week sponsored assets in marketplace
•enterprise white-label client portals (custom pricing)

WHY THIS WINS:

•real friction in creative workflows… this simplifies everything
•high referral potential (every designer brings in a client)
•works for multiple verticals: branding, UX, interior, fashion
•low resistance to trial, high chance of habit formation


If you're looking for your next SaaS idea…
•The workflow is broken.
•The market is big.
•And no one's nailed the UX.

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I share one new SaaS idea every Friday.
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@dropComms Appreciate it 🤝

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I’ve seen $10k MRR apps built on Google Sheets and Stripe.

Most SaaS founders overcomplicate their first product.

• You don’t need AI.

• You don’t need 50 features.

• You don’t even need perfect design.

You need:
• A clear pain

• A simple solution

• A way to charge for it

If you can’t explain your SaaS idea in one sentence,
It’s already too complex.

[Leonardo Margiotta @solocodeventure]

Imagine this:

You wake up tomorrow and all SaaS niches vanish.

You have the skills.

You have the tools.

But you can only build in one industry:
- Travel
- Health
- Finance
- Farming
- Creators

Which do you choose, and why?

[Leonardo Margiotta @solocodeventure]

No one’s built the go-to platform for renting out 3D printers yet…

This overlooked marketplace could be your next SaaS business:
 
•widespread 3D printer underuse
•startups and hobbyists needing one-off prints
•no trusted place to connect both sides

Let’s break it down ⤵️

THE PROBLEM:
Startups, hobbyists, and students often need to print something once but:

•3D printers are expensive and not worth buying for a one-time use
•outsourcing to services is slow or unclear
•coordination between printer owners and buyers is manual, unscalable
•owners leave printers idle, missing income potential


Result?

Money left on the table… on both sides.

THE SOLUTION:

A SaaS marketplace connecting 3D printer owners with buyers who need something printed fast:

•users upload their print files, get matched to local printers instantly
•owners set printer specs, availability, pricing
•platform handles payments, logistics, and quality control
•automatic pricing based on material usage, time, and shipping

MONETIZATION:

•7% transaction fee per order
•€29/week boost for printer owners
•€79/week business ads (filament brands, tools, courses)
•subscriptions for high-volume buyers (priority matching, reduced fees)
•one-time fees for urgent job queue skipping (dynamic pricing)


HOW TO GET USERS:

•SEO blog content: “how to print X at home” or “best 3D printer services”
•paid Google ads for keywords like “on-demand 3D printing”
•Instagram & Facebook ads targeting tech DIYers and startup makers
•partner with 3D printing YouTubers for videos like “how to make money with your printer”


WHY THIS WINS:

•3D printer usage is growing — but supply & demand are disconnected
•one of the rare SaaS models where you can win both sides of the marketplace
•strong pre-validation: real users already looking for this
•long-term potential to expand into industrial prototyping or design



If you're looking for your next SaaS idea…
•The problem is real
•The model is proven
•And the market is heating up
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Why is no one building this?

This SaaS idea targeting a massive pain point could easily be your next build:

-subscription overload
-confusing cancellation processes
-hidden recurring costs

Let’s break it down ⤵️

THE PROBLEM:
People sign up for more subscriptions than they realize… but managing and canceling them is a headache:

-no clear overview of all active subscriptions
-manual cancellations are time-consuming and confusing
-surprise renewals and price increases cause frustration
-existing tools mostly track expenses, they don’t help reduce costs

Result?

-Wasted money
-Forgotten subscriptions
-And mounting frustration.

THE SOLUTION:

A mobile-first SaaS app designed to help users track, manage, and eliminate subscriptions painlessly:

-unified dashboard aggregating all subscriptions in one place
-alerts for upcoming renewals, price changes, and spending insights
-step-by-step guides to cancel subscriptions easily
-recommendation engine suggesting cheaper or better alternatives

MONETIZATION:
-one-time purchase for unlimited subscription tracking — $17
-micro-payments for AI cancellation bot per subscription — $2 each
-affiliate fees from recommending cheaper services
-B2B advertising slots for subscription companies — $50/week

WHY THIS WINS:

-subscription fatigue is a growing global problem
-no all-in-one solution actively helping users reduce -costs yet
-scalable with automation and affiliate monetization
-wide appeal: from individuals to small businesses

If you’re looking for your next SaaS idea…
This might be it

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