How to Start a SaaS Startup from Scratch in 2025: From Problem to Product (Idea to Validation)

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So, you want to build a SaaS startup — but don’t know where to start? Well, it’s great: the best founders start with nothing more than an idea and a real problem to solve.

In this blog post, you’ll learn how to go from identifying a real problem, to turning it into a solution, and validating your idea in the real world before you spend a single penny on development.

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Books By Pradeep Kishan

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SaaS (Software as a Service) is software delivered online through subscription — think tools like Notion, Calendly, Canva, Shopify or any other we are familiar with nowadays which require monthly and yearly subscriptions

Why SaaS in 2025?

• Low startup cost — So, you don’t need a big team or office to begin.
• Recurring revenue — subscription-based models ensure consistent income.
• Work from anywhere — ideal for digital nomads and remote teams.
• Huge market — businesses, creators, educators, and consumers everyone uses SaaS.
• Built with no-code/low-code — tech barriers are dropping fast.

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Before thinking about what app to build, ask: what is the main problem I can solve

Look for problems in:

• Daily tasks that waste time or cause frustration
• Manual processes are done with spreadsheets or email
• Industries using outdated tools
• Personal frustrations — your problem may be shared by many others

Where to Look:

• Reddit threads (r/entrepreneur, r/freelance, r/startups)
• Facebook/Slack groups for professionals
• Freelancer marketplaces (check what tasks people struggle with)
• Ask yourself: “What’s something people hate doing every day?”

Real startups are born when someone says, “There has to be a better way!”

Example Problem:

Freelancers spend hours chasing unpaid invoices. This is time lost that could be used for billable work.

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Once you have a pain point, shape it into a simple and valuable solution.

Use This Format:

“I’m building a tool that helps to solve problems freelancers are facing

Example:

“I’m building a SaaS tool that helps freelancers automatically send invoices and follow-up reminders to get paid faster.”

Key Filters for a Strong Idea:

• Solves a frequent and urgent problem
• Can be described in one sentence
• Benefits are clear and measurable
• Not easily replaceable by Excel or Zapier alone

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🧪 4. Validate Your SaaS Idea (Before You Build)

You don’t need to build your product to know if people want it. Instead, you need evidence that people are interested.

Ways to Validate Without Code:

A. Talk to Your Target Audience

• Reach out via LinkedIn, Reddit, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook groups
• Ask:
  • “What’s your current workaround for X?”
  • “Would you pay for a solution that does Y?”
  • “How painful is this problem on a scale of 1 to 10?”

B. Build a Landing Page

Use Card, Webflow, Framer, or WordPress to create a quick page that:

• Explains the problem
• Share your proposed solution
• Has an email signup form

C. Test It in the Wild

• Share in niche communities and groups
• Run Facebook/Google ads
• Launch on IndieHackers, Product Hunt, or LinkedIn

What You Want to See:

• Email signups
• People replying to you
• Inbound DMs or interest

Note: If you’re not getting traction, your idea needs refining or you’re targeting the wrong niche.

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With validation in hand, it’s time to create the simplest version of your product that delivers the core value, remember, make it simple in the beginning.

MVP Tips:

• Do one thing extremely well at a time
• Avoid advanced features and fancy design
• Build with:
  • No-code: Bubble, Glide, Softr, Tilda
  • Code: Hire devs or use templates from GitHub
  • Backend: Firebase, Supabase, Airtable

MVP Example:

Instead of a full accounting app, just offer “Automated Invoice Follow-ups” via email for now.

Remember: Your goal is NOT perfection. Your goal is to get real users to use your solution.

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Once your MVP is out in the world:

A. Launch Your Beta

• Invite early signups
• Use them as your feedback engine
• Offer lifetime deals or early bird pricing

B. Collect & Prioritize Feedback

• Use Notion or Trello to track requests
• Focus on improving the core experience first

C. Keep Validating (Forever)

• Test new features
• Survey your users regularly
• Watch how they use your product (screen recordings, interviews)

D. Plan for Growth

• Start small with SEO blogs, Twitter threads, and newsletters
• Collect testimonials and build social proof
• Try free trials or freemium models

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Note: You don’t need to be a developer or have funding to build a SaaS startup in 2025.

What you need is

• A real problem
• A specific solution
• The patience to validate
• And the courage to build

Start small, but start as soon as possible so you can make something meaningful to this world

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💬 Want help turning your idea into a product? Ankismaikt is here to help bring your ideas into reality

Share your idea in the comments or contact us at Ankismaikt https://ankismaikt.com  we’d love to help guide your SaaS journey from scratch.

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