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Capture viral attention by shipping solutions to trending problems within 48 hours

Technical founders who can build and ship MVPs extremely quickly

48-72 hours from trend identification to launch

What Success Looks Like

A basic but functional tool that solves a viral problem and gets organic distribution through the trending conversation

Steps to Execute

1

Monitor high-engagement posts in your market for pain points

2

Identify problems that can be solved with simple technical solutions

3

Build and ship an MVP within 48 hours of trend emergence

4

Quote tweet or reply to the viral post with your solution

5

Make the solution inherently shareable to extend viral reach

Checklist

Problem is clearly articulated in viral content
Solution can be built in under 48 hours
Product has built-in sharing mechanisms
Monetization strategy matches attention/intent ratio
Can handle sudden traffic spikes

Inputs Needed

  • Social media monitoring system for trend identification
  • Rapid prototyping and development capabilities
  • Basic infrastructure that can scale quickly
  • Understanding of viral content mechanics

Outputs

  • Working MVP that solves trending problem
  • Organic traffic from viral source
  • Early user feedback and validation
  • Potential for follow-on products in same space

Example

“A viral tweet complains about fake revenue screenshots at 9 AM, by 9 AM two days later you've shipped and launched a revenue verification tool, getting 10,000 users in the first week”