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FemaleTravel Safety Map

For: Solo female travelers aged 25-45 with safety anxiety

Buildability

The Problem

84% of solo female travelers feel unsafe during trips but have no reliable way to get safety information specific to their gender-based risks

The Solution

Map-based platform where verified female travelers rate neighborhoods, hotels, and restaurants on safety metrics that matter to women

Why Now?

Solo female travel increasing over time, existing platforms like TripAdvisor don't capture harassment frequency or gender-specific safety concerns

Build MVP in 7 Days

Day 1

Simple map interface

Day 2

Basic rating system

Day 3

User registration

Day 4

Location search

Day 5

Review submission form

Day 6

Safety quiz landing page

Day 7

Email capture system

How to Validate

Survey Solo Female Travel Facebook group
Create safety quiz and measure engagement
Interview 50 solo female travelers about pain points
Test willingness to pay with pre-sales

Revenue Model

$30/month subscription for detailed safety guides, $500/month hotel safety certification, community access fees

Competitive Moat

Network effects of female reviewers, specialized safety metrics, verified user base

Risks to Consider

Low user contributionSafety liability concernsCompetition from TripAdvisorDifficulty monetizing

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