What strategies can one employ to generate an innovative startup idea that outperforms existing options, similar to how Plausible created their privacy-focused and user-friendly analytics platform, which stands out from competitors like Google Analytics?
Rather than creating a copycat app, I'm interested in discovering an idea that sets itself apart in terms of quality and utility. What techniques or approaches have been effective for you in identifying unique and valuable startup concepts that can compete against established market players?
Additionally, what resources or tools would you recommend for conducting research and assessing the viability of a potential startup idea?