ADHD Founders 77: Our Themes for 2026
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Feb 24, 2026 They set bold themes for 2026 and pledge concrete accountability. Conversations bounce between missed startup ideas and why shipping imperfect builds momentum. There is talk of niche app virality, pivots toward media-friendly products, and practical testing strategies. Expect ADHD life-hack mishaps, medication tracking tricks, and quick picks for family calendars, nostalgic movie nights, and fidget tools.
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Wedding Betting Idea That Was Never Built
- Sharon described making prop-bet cards for friends' weddings that became required and loved at each event.
- She sketched an app called Wedding Betting (later Social Gambles) but never built it, and now a similar startup exists, illustrating ideas need shipping not just thinking.
Features Can Become The Product When Users Love Them
- Instagram succeeded by turning a small visual tweak (filters) into a social product through network effects rather than by pitching a grand product idea.
- The founders thought filters were a feature, but user behavior revealed the feature was core and drove growth.
Launch A Focused Niche Version First
- Jesse recommends launching a very niche version first and adding features later rather than waiting for a broad product.
- He reflects that Flux began as OnlyWords but user testing showed media mattered, so he iterated with image controls and customization.