5+ Startup Idea Frameworks and Making Britain Rich Again

After a mini hiatus the boys are back with a banger. 5 startup idea frameworks you can use to start the next unicorn or profitable bootstrapped business. Plus, they inadvertently start the Ben Tossell fan club, and talk about making the UK rich again.

• 00:00 Napkin Math - Startup Idea Frameworks
• 01:43 Startup idea framework 1 - copy your competitors
• 06:23 Framework 2 - build an indirect competitor
• 09:02 Framework 3 - build for a growing trend
• 16:18 Framework 4 - build for new regulations
• 19:54 Framework 4 - build an Open Source competitor
• 26:48 Are any frameworks better for bootstrappers?
• 30:20 Do you need in-market experience before building in that market?
• 31:45 Characteristics of successful founders
• 33:43 The end of Claude Code?
• 35:42 The Ben Tossell fan club
• 39:23 Make Britain Rich Again - Forest City

Creators and Guests

Host

Charlie Ward

Founder: Ramen Club, Ramen Space & Cosy

Host

Sabba Keynejad

Co-founder, VEED.IO

What is Napkin Math?

Join Sabba Keynejad (co-founder of VEED.io) and Charlie Ward (founder of Ramen Club) as they dive deep into the world of startups, AI, and the latest tech trends. These two legends of the London indie scene bring their no-nonsense, real-world insights to help founders, builders, and indie hackers navigate the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Expect candid conversations, actionable takeaways, and the occasional hot take on where the future of business is headed.

Whether you're bootstrapping your way to success or scaling your next big idea, Napkin Math is your go-to podcast for unfiltered discussions on what it really takes to win in the startup game.