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How ChatGPT Helped Me Create My Startup Idea 💡🚀

How ChatGPT Helped Me Create My Startup Idea 💡🚀

First of all here's a Quote to start this off

Man Conquers the world by conquering himself - by Zeno of Citium

Every great startup begins with a simple idea… but how do you find that idea? 🤔

For me, the journey started with curiosity, technology, and ChatGPT. 😆💻

I’m 15 years old and on a mission to build my first tech startup. But I didn’t want to create just anything—I wanted to build something useful, simple, and impactful. And that’s where this story begins.


💡 The Struggle: Finding the “Perfect” Startup Idea

I always knew I wanted to start a tech company. But there was one BIG problem…

👉 What should I build?

There are millions of apps out there—social media apps, AI tools, productivity apps. I wanted my product to be:

Something people actually need

Simple but effective

Easy to use, without unnecessary complexity

Something I’d use myself every day

I had too many ideas floating in my head but couldn’t decide on one. Some ideas felt too big for a solo founder 🏢, while others felt too small to be worth building 🐜.

That’s when I thought—why not ask ChatGPT? 😏


🤖 The Brainstorming Session with ChatGPT

I opened ChatGPT and typed:

📝 “Give me startup ideas for a simple app that solves an everyday problem.”

ChatGPT instantly generated a list of creative ideas. Some were interesting, some were weird (😂), but one idea caught my attention:

🚀 A simple, distraction-free task manager with built-in reminders.

At first, I thought, Wait… there are already tons of to-do apps out there. But then I realized—most task apps are:

Too complex – Too many features, overwhelming UI.

Cluttered – Tons of buttons, settings, and notifications.

Not fun – Just another boring checklist.

What if I built something different? A task manager that’s actually simple, effective, and fun to use? 🤯

That’s when my startup idea was born…


🛠️ The Birth of My Startup Idea: A “Plain” To-Do App

I wanted to create a daily task and reminder app that felt like writing on a piece of paper ✍️—clean, fast, and easy.

🔑 Core Features of My App (MS Tasker 🏆)

🎯 Minimalist design – No distractions, just your tasks.

🔔 Smart reminders – Get reminders through WhatsApp or Telegram (because who checks random notifications these days? I don't even check my emails 😆).

📅 Daily & Weekly Planning – Plan today, tomorrow, or the whole week in seconds.

Super Fast & Lightweight – No bloated features. Just what you need.

It’s not about competing with big apps like Notion or Todoist. It’s about creating something refreshingly simple. 😌


🚀 Why This Idea is Powerful

I realized that people struggle with daily tasks because:

1️⃣ They forget to check their to-do app 😅

2️⃣ They get overwhelmed by too many options ⚙️

3️⃣ They procrastinate (we all do, don’t lie! 😂)

But if I integrate reminders directly into messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, it makes task management effortless.

Instead of opening another app, you get a message like a friend reminding you. 📩

“Hey, don’t forget to submit your project today! 🚀”

It’s simple, non-intrusive, and actually helps people get things done. 💪


🌟 My Vision for the Future

I don’t just want to build another to-do list app. I want to create a movement around simplicity in productivity.

🔹 No unnecessary complexity

🔹 No over-engineering

🔹 Just clear, easy-to-use tools that help people stay productive

I imagine my app being used by students, professionals, and entrepreneurs who just need a simple way to stay on top of their tasks. (That would be pretty cool 😎)

One day, I hope to see MS Tasker becoming a go-to tool for anyone who wants to stay organized—without the headache.


🎢 The Challenges Ahead

Building a startup at 15 isn’t easy. I know I’ll face:

😅 Balancing school and work (I'm been held by a thread)
💰 Limited resources & budget

🤔 People not taking me seriously

But honestly? That just motivates me more. 🔥 (I'm either delusional or I'm just HIM)

Every problem is just a puzzle waiting to be solved. And I’m ready to tackle every challenge, one step at a time.


💭 Final Thoughts: This Is Just the Beginning

I never thought a random Chat-GPT session would spark my first real startup idea. 😆 But here I am, building something I believe in.

If you’re someone who:

✅ Struggles with daily tasks

✅ Wants a simple way to manage reminders

✅ Hates complicated apps 🚫

Then you might love what I’m building. 😎

This is just the beginning of my journey as a young startup founder. I’ll be sharing every step—the wins, the struggles, and everything in between.

So, if you’re reading this, THANK YOU for being part of my journey! 💙 (It fuels my motivation)


🔥 If you love this idea, drop a like & comment!

💡 Got any suggestions? I’d love to hear them!

🚀 Let’s build something amazing together!


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Bertrand2808

Hee, as I'm also a student in my last year at school, I can't help but get how difficult it can be to work besides everything else (school, work-study etc).
So great work for being motivated ! And I can't wait to follow your journey (you'll probably make me motivating myself to also keep working :o)

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Gomez

yeslet's push each other on

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Abhishek Chauhan

Link?

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Gomez

I'm still working on the App and I will get back to you thank you for commenting 🫡

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