You've lurked for the past few months? Have you read these: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1974726 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1974726 - 6 days a

You've lurked for the past few months? Have you read these: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1974726 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1974726 - 6 days ago, 27 comments http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1750877 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1750877 - 71 days ago, 35 comments http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1916801 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1916801 - 25 days ago, 32 comments http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1870456 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1870456 - 38 days ago, 1 comment http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1796372 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1796372 - 57 days ago, entire blog post. You're asking the same question that's been asked a dozen times. Have you read the previous replies? Try reading these: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1996830 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1996830 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1994998 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1994998 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1360665 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1360665 If you're serious about a startup then one thing you'll need is hard work, lots of time, and dedication. Start by showing some of those qualities. Read the above advice, find more, then summarise it properly. ON the way, ask yourself what you're finding annoying, awkward, tedious or painful. There's your idea - solve that problem.