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Unlearn limiting beliefs with a $10K/mo no-code founder, solo founder exits at $80M in 6 months, AI tackles water problems with experts
Chris Bulen & Eromosele Ebohon
September 15, 2025
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Chris & Daniel here again, helping you with another edition of Startups.fyi—your go-to spot for smart tools, underrated startups, and clever business models.
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It’s Monday, and for entrepreneurs with startups and side hustles, this means the start of another week of helping the world and making money!
Today: 6 successful startups in 6 very different categories!
Startups FYI Spotlight
The Quick Brew
(Pre-revenue) Here is your easy-to-use 24/7 AI agent that filters the noise of unnecessary message texts, auto-replies to routine texts, and passes only real leads to you.
The Game Changer
(Pre-revenue) Is your link scattered across notes or DMs? This tool uses AI to auto-tag, summarize, and make every saved link instantly searchable; it is like your personal librarian for the web.
The Power Play
(Pre-revenue) Are you wondering what’s really in your water? This tool lets you upload test results, get instant AI-driven analysis, and connect with vetted water treatment experts to solve your water problems fast.
The Crowd Favorite
(Pre-revenue) Protein is expensive—and it’s hard to know which tub is actually worth it. Discover this protein tool that lets you track over 3,000 powders and shows you how many grams you’re getting for every dollar, with filters for whey, plant-based, flavors, and more.
Here is an AI tutor that can adapt to the way you learn. It is smarter than a course, more affordable than a tutor, and personalizes every lesson. This tool personalizes every lesson to match your pace and style.
The Trailblazer - Clients Finder
Here is a no-code tool that helps founders rapidly unlearn mental blocks with a free guide that shows the 5 steps to “unlearn” limiting beliefs—fast. No affirmations, no meditation retreats—just practical methods to clear the mental blocks in your way.
The founder used no-code tools to build this project, and it makes $10,000/month.
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Startups FYI Roundup
→ From VC to Small Bets
After shutting down his venture-backed startup, Louie Bacaj turned to “small bets”—courses, tools, and side projects—now earning $300K/yr without VC pressure.
→ I failed 27 startups … made $1M as a solo dev
A solo developer shares how they ended up living with their parents, failing many projects, until one finally hit. The path wasn’t pretty, but it shows persistence + learning.
→ Solo founder, $80M exit in 6 months: Base44
Maor Shlomo built Base44 (an AI app builder) by bootstrapping. In just 6 months, it was acquired by Wix for ~$80M. Brutal speed, big reward.
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