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Complete Getting Started Guide

Everything you need to validate and launch your startup

Complete Guide to AI-Venture

Master all features: Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Financial Projections, Pivot Analysis, Name/Logo Generation, Pitch Decks, and more.

Quick Start: Your First Analysis

1

Sign Up & Access Dashboard

Create your free account - no credit card required. You'll see your Portfolio Dashboard with stats: Total Ideas, Average Score, Active Stages, and Capital Needed.

2

Click "New Idea" - Start Analysis

Fill out the analysis form with detailed information about your business idea:

Business Name/Title - What you'll call it
Industry - SaaS, E-commerce, FinTech, etc.
One-line Pitch - Elevator pitch
Target Market - Who will buy this?
Problem Statement - Pain point you're solving
Your Solution - How you solve it
Business Model - Revenue strategy
Initial Budget - Starting capital estimate
TAM Estimate - Total addressable market
Go-to-Market - Acquisition strategy

💡 Pro Tip:

More detail = better analysis. Aim for 200-400 words total. Be specific about customers, problems, and how you'll make money.

3

AI Analyzes 82+ Data Points

Wait 2-6 minutes while our AI processes your idea across multiple dimensions:

Market Analysis

TAM validation, market growth rate, competition density, market timing

Financial Viability

Unit economics, gross margin, LTV:CAC ratio, break-even analysis

Team & Execution

Required skills, execution complexity, resource needs

Risk Assessment

Regulatory hurdles, technical risks, market risks

Customer Acquisition

Channel viability, CAC estimates, conversion potential

Business Model

Revenue streams, pricing strategy, monetization viability

Understanding Your Complete Analysis

82

Feasibility Score (0-100)

Your overall score appears prominently with color coding. Breakdown:

81
Market

Size, growth, competition

83
Team

Skills, execution ability

81
Financial

Unit economics, margins

LOW
Risk

Regulatory, technical

75-100
High Potential
65-74
Viable
50-64
Risky
<50
High Risk

⚠️ Reality Checks - Critical Validations

Three make-or-break tests that appear as cards: Green = Pass, Red = Fatal Flaw

✅ Unit Economics
Gross Margin:95%
LTV:CAC:8.0:1
Profit/Customer:$53

Excellent margins and strong LTV:CAC ratio

❌ Capital Sufficiency
Needed:$45K
Available:$25K
Gap:$20K
Runway:3 months

⚠️ Need more funding or reduce scope

✅ Market Size
Your Estimate:$500M
TAM:$500M

$500M TAM is reasonable for SaaS

📊 Industry Benchmarks

Compare your projections against real industry data to spot unrealistic assumptions

Retention & Churn
Churn Rate5-7% typical
Overall Conversion2-5% typical
Conversion Rates
Trial to Paid20-30% typical
Free to Paid2-5% typical

Complete Feature Set

Competitive Intelligence

AI Research button on idea page

  • Identifies 5-8 direct competitors automatically
  • Links to competitor websites with descriptions
  • Market Intelligence section with SaaS market data
  • Market Threats (what could kill you)
  • Opportunities (gaps competitors miss)

Example: ValidatorAI, DimeADozen, IdeaProof, FounderPal, Bizway

Financial Projections

Projections button on idea page

  • 3 Scenarios: Conservative (15%), Realistic (25%), Optimistic (40%)
  • Break-Even Analysis: Month 4, 209 customers, +240% ROI
  • Month 12 Metrics: 1,762 customers, $17.6K MRR
  • Strategic Milestones: Pre-Launch, Launch, Growth phases
  • Action Items & Key Decisions per milestone

Choose your growth strategy, see 12-month roadmap

Pivot Analysis

Shows when score < 65

  • AI suggests strategic alternatives if idea scores low
  • Market Pivots (different customers, same solution)
  • Product Pivots (modified solution, same problem)
  • Business Model Pivots (different monetization)
  • Convert promising pivots into new analyzable ideas

Name Generator

Sidebar menu item

  • Generate from existing idea OR manual entry
  • Real-time domain availability (.io, .ai, .co, .com)
  • Green checkmarks for available domains
  • Save favorite names to dashboard
  • Click "Check availability" to verify domains

Example: VentureVet, Venturix, VentureVault, ValidEight

Logo Generator

Icon + Typography Hybrid

  • From existing idea or manual company name entry
  • Icon Styles: Modern, Playful, Professional, Minimal
  • Typography: Inter, Poppins, Space Grotesk, Montserrat, etc.
  • Text Position: Below, Right, Stacked
  • DALL-E powered icon generation + professional fonts
  • Download high-res files for commercial use

Pitch Deck Generator

Pitch Deck button on idea page

  • 9 Professional Slides: Auto-generated from your analysis
  • Cover, Problem, Solution, Market, Business Model
  • Competition, Financials, Go-to-Market, Ask
  • Download HTML format for easy customization
  • Present directly or export to PowerPoint

Compare Ideas

Sidebar menu item

  • Select 2-3 ideas for side-by-side comparison
  • Compare feasibility scores, market metrics, financials
  • Team scores, risk assessments, strengths/weaknesses
  • Helps decide which idea to pursue first

Portfolio Dashboard

Overview page

  • Total Ideas: Count of all saved ideas
  • Avg Score: 82 across portfolio (1 high-potential >75)
  • Active Stages: Analyzed: 1
  • Capital Needed: $0K across 1 idea
  • Action Items: High Potential ideas to pursue
  • Top Performers: Highest scoring ideas
  • Portfolio Mix: Distribution by industry/stage
  • Recent Activity: Latest analyzed ideas
  • Saved Names & Logos: Quick access carousel

Idea Management & Actions

Edit Ideas

Click "Edit" button to modify any field, then "Re-Analyze" to see updated scores

Re-Analyze

Test pivots, adjust business models, refine strategies. Previous versions saved for comparison

Star/Favorite

Mark high-priority ideas. Starred ideas show in "High Potential" dashboard section

Export Results

Download as PDF, HTML, or Pitch Deck. Portfolio data exports as CSV

Share & Collaborate

Team features on Enterprise plans. Share analyses with co-founders or investors

AI Assistant

Ask questions about your analysis. Get strategic advice and clarifications

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