Everything you need to know about IdeaIQ.
IdeaIQ is a platform that helps founders validate startup ideas, build business models, and connect with investors — all in one place. We combine AI-powered scoring, structured frameworks (Canvas, 90-Day Journey), and a curated Investor Marketplace.
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First-time founders, side hustlers testing a business idea, family businesses looking to launch something new, and angel investors looking for pre-validated early-stage deals.
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Starter (Free): Explore the platform, add 1 idea, basic AI Coach. Pro ($19/mo): Full toolkit — Canvas, Validation, 90-Day Journey, Groups, grab up to 3 Library ideas, and 1 Investor Marketplace listing. Growth ($49/mo): Everything in Pro + unlimited Library grabs, unlimited Marketplace listings, and Funding Pitch tools.
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No. We don't take equity, we don't run cohorts, and we don't control your timeline. Think of us as your startup toolkit + investor marketplace.
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Sign up for a free account → add your first idea → complete the Idea Snapshot (title, sector, problem, solution, target customer). Your IdeaIQ Score starts calculating immediately.
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IdeaIQ is a fully responsive web app — it works great on any mobile browser. A native iOS/Android app is on our roadmap.
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Validation is the process of proving your idea solves a real problem for real people before you spend money building it. IdeaIQ tracks your validation evidence — customer interviews, surveys, pilots — and uses it to raise your IdeaIQ Score.
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Go to Journey → Validation → click "Add Entry". Choose the type (Customer Interview, Survey, Landing Page Test, etc.), fill in the date and your findings. Aim for at least 5 entries before generating your Funding Pitch.
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Customer interviews, surveys, landing page or smoke tests, pilot programs, presale attempts, and competitor analysis all count. The more specific and evidence-based, the better your score.
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You need at least 5 validation entries to unlock the Funding Pitch. Investors want to see real customer evidence, not just assumptions.
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Founders on a paid plan (Pro or Growth) publish their pitch to the Marketplace. Investors browse validated ideas (all scored 80+ by AI), filter by sector, ROI, and score, then request a connection. If the founder accepts, a private conversation opens.
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Idea name and sector, IdeaIQ Score, estimated ROI and break-even, validation summary, and business model overview. Full contact details and financials are only revealed after mutual connection.
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No. We never participate in, facilitate, or take commission on any deal between founders and investors. All terms are negotiated directly.
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Every idea in the Marketplace has: passed AI scoring (80+ out of 100), documented customer validation, a complete business model canvas, and a verified founder profile.
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You need a paid plan (Pro includes 1 listing, Growth is unlimited), an IdeaIQ Score of 80+, at least 70% of your Canvas completed, and 5+ validation entries. These requirements ensure investors only see high-quality, validated opportunities.
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40+ pre-researched business ideas across 8 sectors. Each idea includes: problem, solution, target market, revenue model, estimated ROI, and break-even timeline. Grab one, customize it for your market, and start building.
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Yes! Ideas in the Library are starting points. When you grab an idea it copies into your My Ideas section. Customize every field to match your local market, personal experience, and unique approach.
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Library ideas show a potential IQ score range based on the idea category and market data. Your personal IdeaIQ Score is calculated after you fill in your own validation, canvas, and financial details.
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Your 24/7 startup advisor powered by AI. Ask it anything: how to price your product, questions for customer interviews, whether your business model is sustainable, or how to find your first 10 customers.
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The AI Coach provides general startup guidance — not financial, legal, or investment advice. Always consult a qualified professional for decisions with legal or financial implications.
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All plans include basic AI Coach access. Pro and Growth plans unlock unlimited conversations, context-aware advice (the AI reads your canvas and validation data), and Stress Test mode.
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Stress Test mode challenges your idea with tough questions — the kind investors actually ask. It analyzes your business model for weaknesses and gives you a realistic assessment of the risks. Use it before you pitch.
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Settings → Billing → Choose Plan. Upgrades take effect immediately and you are only charged the prorated difference for the remainder of the billing period.
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Yes. No contracts, no cancellation fees. Your data stays accessible for 30 days after cancellation.
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Settings → Privacy → Delete Account. This permanently removes all your data within 30 days. This action cannot be undone.
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Yes. IdeaIQ uses AES-256 encryption at rest and in transit. We never sell your data and never share your ideas without your explicit consent.
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Your ideas are private by default. Only you can see them. They only appear in the Investor Marketplace when you explicitly publish them (a paid plan required). Even then, full details are hidden until you accept a connection.
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No. Investors can see your idea and IdeaIQ Score before connecting, but your name, contact details, and full business data are hidden until you accept their connection request.
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Your data remains accessible for 30 days after cancellation. After that it is permanently deleted from our servers. You can export all your data from Settings → Privacy → Export My Data before cancelling.
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Our team is available Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm MST. WhatsApp is the fastest way to reach us.
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