Common Startup Industry Classifications (by Difficulty/Capital)
Launching a Startup Blindly? A Recipe for Disaster. A Complete Guide to Difficulty and Reality by Sector ● 1. Classification by Technology Level & Entry Barriers Not all startups require the same level of technological capability. You must realistically assess your stage based on your current technical skills. In my experience, even when founding a Level 3 SaaS startup, I pulled more than a few all-nighters dealing with development issues haha. Simply put, as the level goes up, the entry barrier gets higher, but success brings a monopoly-like status. Difficulty (Level) Type Key Characteristics Tech Requirements Representative Sectors & Examples Level 1 (Low) Idea / Lifestyle-based • Low initial capital • Fast execution possible • Highly competitive (Red Ocean) ★☆☆☆☆ Use existing solutions No-code / Low-code • E-commerce: Smart Store, Purchasing agent, SNS Market • Simple Brokerage: Local errand services, simple matching services • Content: Newsletters, Blogs, Simple YouTube...