# IdeaRoast.ai

> AI-powered startup idea validator. Describe your idea in plain language and get an honest, research-backed verdict in 60 seconds.

IdeaRoast is a venture validation studio that evaluates startup ideas using AI with live web search. Users describe what they want to build, and the system scores the idea across 8 research-backed criteria, producing a detailed analysis with strengths, risks, market intelligence, and actionable recommendations.

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://idearoast.ai): Submit a startup idea for validation
- [Idea Vault](https://idearoast.ai/vault): Browse publicly shared roasts and scores
- [Guide](https://idearoast.ai/guide): How IdeaRoast works and what each score means
- [Pricing](https://idearoast.ai/pricing): Free and Pro plan details

## How It Works

1. User describes their startup idea in plain language (no pitch deck needed)
2. AI performs live web searches to find real competitors, funding data, and market trends
3. The idea is scored across 8 weighted criteria: market demand, timing, problem urgency, scalability, competitive moat, revenue clarity, customer access, and feasibility
4. A detailed analysis is generated including: Roast Score (0-100), strengths, weaknesses, risks, market intelligence, and a specific recommendation
5. Ideas scoring 40+ can generate an MVP build prompt optimized for AI code builders like Replit and Lovable

## Scoring Criteria

Each criterion is weighted based on real startup failure research from CB Insights, Y Combinator data, and Bill Gross's Idealab study:

- **Market Demand**: Is there proven demand for this solution?
- **Timing**: Is the market ready for this now?
- **Problem Urgency**: How painful is the problem being solved?
- **Scalability**: Can this grow beyond a niche?
- **Competitive Moat**: What defensibility exists?
- **Revenue Clarity**: Is the business model obvious and viable?
- **Customer Access**: Can you reach your target users?
- **Feasibility**: Can this actually be built with available technology?

## Product Details

- Free to use, no signup required for first roasts
- Analysis takes 30-60 seconds
- All roasts are private by default; users can optionally share their score publicly
- Pro plan available for power users with deeper analysis

## Contact

- Website: https://idearoast.ai
- Built by IdeaRoast team