Struggling to find initial users for a new SaaS product built for freelancers, without a clear channel or strategy to reach them.

Existing discovery channels like Telegram and Reddit are nebulous; there is no structured or reliable way to find relevant communities or present a product without being seen as spammy.

Opp. Score

Severity

4High

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 18, 2026

Workarounds Described

asks people for Telegram channels
unsure whether to talk about product directly or casually on Reddit

Implied Software Gaps

Directory of niche online communities with active user bases, categorized by industry and engagement level

App Concept

UserFindr

A platform that helps early-stage SaaS founders discover and engage with their first real users. UserFindr curates a database of niche online communities (Telegram, Reddit, Slack, etc.) with active conversations relevant to the founder's product, and provides templates for non-spammy outreach.

Key Features

Curated list of relevant Telegram, Reddit, and Slack communities filtered by industry/topic
Outreach templates and etiquette guides to avoid being flagged as spam
Activity heatmap showing peak engagement times in each community
Built-in CRM to track conversations and follow-ups with potential users

Target Users: Solo founders and small teams building B2B or B2C SaaS products, looking for their first 100 users without a marketing budget.

Revenue Model: $29/mo per user SaaS subscription with a 7-day free trial

Existing Solutions Mentioned

Telegram channels

Part of App Idea

Struggling to find initial users for a new SaaS product built for freelancers, without a clear channel or strategy to reach them.

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