A great way to find startup ideas is to observe active online communities — Facebook groups, subreddits, Discord servers, Slack channels, niche forums, anywhere people gather around a shared interest or problem.
Spend some time there and just listen. Notice what members keep complaining about, what questions repeat, and what frustrations never seem to get solved.
When you see the same issue coming up again and again, ask yourself:
“Could I build something that helps this group fix that problem?”
Communities are goldmines because they give you everything in one place:
- People with a shared problem
- Free idea validation (you can ask them directly)
- Instant feedback on your potential solution
If you find the right community, you’ve already found your target market — all in one spot.