Narrow B2B SaaS
Recurring high-value job, measurable outcomes and a reachable strategic buyer.
Blocker Retention history; slow buyers; support complexity.
Tier hypotheses 100k · 1m · 10m
Business model map
Not every fast build is a good business.
Choose a business model and channel for reachable customers, repeat value, acceptable operating work and multiple plausible acquisition paths.
Buyer-sponsored workflow asset
Buyer has distribution and funds proof; independently operable handoff.
Blocker Clearly distinguish commission/license from an acquired operating company.
Tier hypotheses 10k · 100k
WordPress / WooCommerce plugin
Installed ecosystem, narrow regression-tested workflow, paid upgrades.
Blocker Support matrix, GPL/asset rights, organic adoption takes time.
Tier hypotheses 10k · 100k · 1m
Shopify application
Merchant ROI inside a monetized workflow; direct partner distribution.
Blocker Review, API permissions, merchant acquisition, crowded app categories.
Tier hypotheses 10k · 100k · 1m
Chrome extension
User-invoked task inside an existing workflow, clear B2B buyer.
Blocker Store transfer/data-consent policy; risky permissions; free-user monetization.
Tier hypotheses 1k · 10k · 100k
Automation UI / SDK
Turn workflow execution into customer-visible approvals/status.
Blocker Vendor licensing; support; avoid reselling restricted hosting.
Tier hypotheses 10k · 100k
Native iOS / Android utility
Narrow repeated task with useful native capture/offline capability.
Blocker Store review, subscriptions, low-price acquisition costs, buyer history floors.
Tier hypotheses 1k · 10k · 100k · 1m
Licensed data / monitoring feed
Permissioned differentiated dataset with refresh and paid usage.
Blocker Rights, freshness, buyer willingness-to-pay, ongoing collection costs.
Tier hypotheses 100k · 1m · 10m
AI productized service
Sell outcomes before automation; repeatable scope and trained operator.
Blocker Hidden human review, client concentration and delivery obligations.
Tier hypotheses 10k · 100k · 1m
Traditional agency
Retained clients, transferable delivery team and normalized profit.
Blocker New clients and owner-led sales do not instantly form a transferable business.
Tier hypotheses 100k · 1m · 10m
Newsletter / vertical community
Permissioned engaged audience and repeat sponsor demand.
Blocker Audience creation and trust cannot be generated on demand.
Tier hypotheses 10k · 100k · 1m · 10m
Directory / lead-generation site
Exclusive useful coverage and attributable paying leads.
Blocker SEO lag, lead quality and rights; scraped lists are not a moat.
Tier hypotheses 1k · 10k · 100k
Content / affiliate property
Original content, stable traffic and diverse monetization.
Blocker Search/platform shifts, thin-content risk, long proof periods.
Tier hypotheses 10k · 100k · 1m · 10m
Digital templates / tools
Original asset library with verifiable sales and easy fulfillment.
Blocker One-time sales, commoditization, audience dependence; legal templates require review.
Tier hypotheses 1k · 10k · 100k
Ecommerce brand
Inventory, supplier control, margin after ads and repeat purchase.
Blocker Working capital, returns, fulfillment and product obligations.
Tier hypotheses 100k · 1m · 10m · 100m
Two-sided marketplace
Demand/supply liquidity, repeat transactions and take-rate economics.
Blocker Cold start and trust; matching code is not liquidity.
Tier hypotheses 100k · 1m · 10m · 100m
Security / deep infrastructure
Trusted specialist technology and credible customer deployment.
Blocker Security validation, enterprise procurement, liability and specialist teams.
Tier hypotheses 1m · 10m · 100m
AI builder platform
Exceptional adoption and differentiated delivery capability.
Blocker Crowded market, expensive support, no predictable strategic premium.
Tier hypotheses 1m · 10m · 100m
Distribution comes before valuation.
Apple, Chrome, Shopify, WordPress/WooCommerce, automation ecosystems and direct B2B channels have different approval, data-access, customer-acquisition and transfer constraints. A store listing is not paying demand.