When it comes to startup success, it's not always about being original.
In many cases, success is about finding a niche and working to do the very best job possible within that space.
Back in June, Valleywag had an article about the "Stupid Startup Clone War." In it, the writer laments that so many companies in the tech startup scene are merely "half-baked" takes on other startups.
In particular, he points out the many startups are simply "X company but for Y," such as Vine, the "Instagram for video."
He then proceeds to list the many examples of such startups on AngelList, a site that aims to bring together startup teams and potential investors.
While the point of the post is that many of the ideas are silly at best, a closer look reveals that some of his examples are actually quite clever.
Nudge is Klout for healthy living. Instead of scoring the social media reach of its users, it encourages better living by making it a competitive game. Unlike Klout, people will actually be happy for you if your Nudge score increases.
Check out Nudge on the App Store.
HomeStars is Yelp for home improvement. It lets you read reviews of the experiences that people have had with local contractors. For bigger renovations, this app could be the difference between a job well done and a sleazy contractor doing shoddy work on your home.
Pixplit is "a collaborative Instagram." By letting users mix and combine their photos, it offers a fresh take on the photography app that doesn't simply rely on fancy filters.
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