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Before you build, find customer pain points, a new AI companion worth trying, and messy AI chats into clean summaries
Chris Bulen & Daniel Ebohon
November 17, 2025
Hello friends! 👋
Good afternoon! Chris and Daniel here with the latest edition of Startups.fyi — where we highlight some of the smartest tools, underrated startups, and innovative business models that are worth exploring.
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Today: 6 successful startups across 6 different categories.
Let’s dive in.
Startups FYI Spotlight
😊 Discover genuine customer pain points on Reddit with this simple-to-use no-code tool. (Pre-revenue)
🎵 Here is an all-in-one AI-powered marketing tool that covers everything from strategy to execution, with integrated tools managing campaigns, content, ads, SEO, and analytics. (Pre-revenue)
🔍 Use this powerful creator tool to create your ideal dream companion, then go on dates, explore her life, and create your shared story. (Pre-revenue)
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🧮 This simple-to-use handy tool brings together access to more than 15 RPC providers across over 1000 chains, with smart automatic retries and failover features to ensure smooth operation. (Pre-revenue)
🏪 Here is a free, privacy-focused cash flow planning app tailored specifically for solopreneurs and small businesses. (Pre-revenue)
💵 This simple-to-use tool takes those long, disjointed conversations from ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, or any AI chat, and turns them into easy-to-understand summaries. Already making $12MRR.
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Startups FYI Roundup
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— Chris (@ChrisBulen)