Every startup needs data to validate their idea. Here are the 5 questions every founder should answer — and the free tools to get the answers.
Q1: Is Anyone Talking About This Problem?
Tool: Reddit Scraper
Search Reddit for discussions about your problem space. High engagement (upvotes + comments) = validated pain point.
Q2: How Big Is the Market?
Tool: MCP Market Research Server
Get TAM/SAM/SOM estimates from 9 verified sources. Market overview, news, technology trends.
Q3: Who Are the Competitors?
Tools: MCP Competitor Tracker, Trustpilot Scraper
Map competitors and their customer sentiment. Review scores reveal strengths and weaknesses.
Q4: Is the Technology Mature?
Tools: GitHub Trending, Stack Overflow Scraper
GitHub stars = developer interest. SO questions = developer activity. Growing numbers = maturing technology.
Q5: What's the Verdict?
Tool: MCP Startup Validator
Score 0-100 based on 5 real signals. Quick go/no-go decision.
All tools free: Apify Store
Custom validation report — $20: Order via Payoneer
Top comments (0)