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- The best way to generate startup ideas is to ask yourself what you wish someone would make for you.
- There are two types of startup ideas: organic (growing out of your own life) and made-up (for other users).
- Organic ideas are generally preferable, especially for young founders, as they come from personal experience.
- Examples of organic ideas: Apple (Steve Wozniak wanted a computer), Facebook (Mark Zuckerberg's project).
- Made-up ideas can work, but require experience to predict what others want; Viaweb is an example.
- Focus on fixing broken things in your daily life, even if they seem trivial; they may become valuable.
- Don't be discouraged if your initial product is dismissed as a toy—that can be a good sign.
- Young founders are best at discovering organic ideas because they use the latest technology.
- The most valuable opportunity is an unmet need that is just becoming fixable.