Users don't browse startups; they post problems.
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The Translation Problem
Founders are experts on their product's features, while users are experts on their own problems. Traditional directories act as a poor translator between the two, creating a frustrating experience for everyone.
The "Use-Case" Disconnect
Users arrive with a job to be done (JTBD). They aren't thinking, "I need a B2B SaaS with a Kanban view." They're thinking, "My team's projects are a total mess, and I keep losing track of who is doing what.
"Searching 'project management' hits me with a list of 50 startups, each with a jargon-filled, one-sentence pitch. I am forced to click on every single one, watch a demo, and try to mentally map the product's features back to their specific pain point. It's exhausting, and I usually give up and just Google "best tool for managing a small marketing team."
The "Discovery" Problem
Search and filtering are often basic. It's hard to find exactly what you're looking for. You can search by "AI" but not by "AI tools that summarize meeting notes and integrate with Slack."
"I know the tool I want exists, but I can't find it. I'm stuck scrolling through endless lists of 'Top 10 AI Tools' that are all the same."
The "Trust and Authenticity" Problem
Is this startup legit or just a landing page? Are the reviews real or from the founder's friends? There's no way to gauge the actual progress or traction of a company.
"I signed up for a tool that looked amazing, but it was a buggy mess that hadn't been updated in a year. The directory made it look like the next big thing."
The "Context" Vacuum
Directories show what a startup is, but not why. Who are the founders? What's their story? What problem are they obsessed with solving? This human element is missing.
"I'm more likely to try a product if I believe in the founder's vision, but all I see is a logo and a one-sentence marketing pitch."
Founders, We Hear You.
Let's look at the problems from your perspective. We know the pain points of launching and being listed on directories.
The "Launch Day" Black Hole
Platforms like Product Hunt are built around a single "launch day." If you don't hit the top 5, you're essentially invisible after 24 hours. The pressure is immense and the long-term value is minimal.
"We spent weeks preparing for our launch, got a few hundred clicks, and then... crickets. We're still building, but there's no way to show our progress."
The "Noise" and Lack of Specialization
Founders are forced to compress their entire vision into a generic category and a marketing tagline. Their unique approach to solving a very specific problem is lost.
"I are now competing for attention with giants like Asana and Trello, even though my product isn't for Asana's customers. It's attracting the wrong kind of users who churn quickly, and the right kind of users never find us."
The "Pay-to-Play" Barrier
Many directories have a free tier, but visibility is heavily skewed towards those who pay for featured spots. This disadvantages bootstrapped and early-stage startups.
"We're competing for attention against companies with huge marketing budgets. Our great product is buried on page 10 because we can't afford a 'premium' package."
The "Vanity Metrics" Trap
The goal becomes chasing upvotes, likes, or fake reviews instead of getting meaningful feedback, finding early adopters, or making real connections.
"We got 'Product of the Day,' which was cool, but it didn't translate into paying customers or actionable product feedback. It was a vanity boost, not a business boost."
The "Static and Outdated" Profile
A listing is a snapshot in time. Founders are busy building, not updating dozens of directory profiles. Information about funding, team size, and product features quickly becomes stale.
"My AngelList profile is from two years ago. I don't even have the time to remember my password, let alone update it."
Lack of Real ROI
Beyond a temporary spike in traffic, it's difficult to measure the long-term return on investment of being listed. The connection to actual business goals (MRR, user signups) is weak.
"I listed my startup on 5 directories. I have no idea if any of my current customers came from them."
Our approach
We've flipped the traditional directory on its head. We start with the problem, the startup is secondary.
The site isn't a list of startups; it's a library of specific problems. Users find your problem page, not a generic category.
Founders don't just create a profile. They browse the library of problems and claim the ones their product genuinely solves, creating a direct link between need and solution.
A solution can't be listed with just a promise. It must be backed by Proof Blocks - concrete evidence that it works for that specific problem.
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In Japan, there's a word for the sunlight that filters through the leaves of trees: Komorebi. It’s that moment of gentle, scattered light in a dense forest - a moment of clarity and peace.
We believe finding the right tool should feel like that.
In a tech world dense with hype and noise, we provide the Atlas to navigate the forest and find your Komorebi - the clear, proven solution you were always looking for.