A comprehensive startup development platform that helps entrepreneurs go from idea to MVP through AI-powered tools and guided workflows.

• Idea Generation: AI-powered startup idea generation
• Idea Validation: Market research and validation tools
• MVP Builder: Automated MVP creation with v0.dev integration
• Talent Hub: Find and manage team members
• User Feedback: Create and manage feedback surveys

• Frontend: Next.js 15, React 19, TypeScript
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• State Management: React Context + useReducer for global state
• AI Integration: Google Gemini, Perplexity API
• UI Components: Custom components with Lucide React icons

1. Install dependencies:

   npm install

2. Set up environment variables (optional): Create a .env.local file with:

   GEMINI_API_KEY=your_gemini_api_key
   PERPLEXITY_API_KEY=your_perplexity_api_key
   V0_API_KEY=your_v0_api_key
   NEXT_PUBLIC_APP_URL=http://localhost:3000

   Note: API keys are optional! The app will work with sample data if no API keys are provided. This is perfect for development and testing.

3. Run the development server:

   npm run dev

4. Open your browser: Navigate to http://localhost:3000

This application uses React Context with useReducer for state management. All data (surveys, ideas, MVPs, talent applications) is stored in global state and persists during the session.

• Surveys: User feedback surveys with questions and responses
• Applicants: Talent applications and candidate information
• Ideas: Generated startup ideas and concepts
• MVPs: MVP specifications and development plans

import { useSurveys, useApplicants, useIdeas, useMVPs } from "@/contexts/global-state";

function MyComponent() {
  const { surveys, addSurvey, updateSurvey, deleteSurvey } = useSurveys();
  const { applicants, addApplicant, inviteApplicant } = useApplicants();
  // ... use other hooks
}

• POST /api/surveys - Create a new survey
• GET /api/surveys - Get all surveys
• POST /api/ideas - Generate startup ideas
• POST /api/mvp - Generate MVP specifications
• POST /api/talent/invite - Invite talent applicants
• GET /api/talent/applications - Get all talent applications

The application integrates with several AI services, but works perfectly without any API keys:

• Gemini: Generates personalized startup ideas from resume analysis
• Perplexity: Provides market validation and competitive analysis
• v0.dev: Creates MVP designs and code repositories

• Sample Ideas: Pre-generated startup ideas for testing
• Sample Validation: Mock market analysis data
• Sample MVP: Placeholder design and repository links

This makes the app perfect for development, demos, and testing without requiring API key setup.

The application is built with modern React patterns and includes:

• Server-side API routes for external integrations
• Client-side global state management
• Type-safe TypeScript throughout
• Responsive design with Tailwind CSS
• Graceful fallbacks for missing API keys