https://www.reddit.com/r/Entrepreneur/comments/1nd6yof/spent_6_months_building_an_ai_that_predicts/

TL;DR: Built an AI tool that spots market changes before they go mainstream. Sharing lessons learned and looking for feedback.

Hey entrepreneurs,

Like many of you, I got tired of always being reactive to market changes instead of proactive. So I decided to build something about it.

The backstory: I noticed that major business disruptions (supply chain issues, regulatory changes, tech breakthroughs) always have early signals they just get buried in noise. Started wondering if AI could filter through that noise better than humans.

What I built: Deeptracker~ai - monitors 14,000+ companies and uses AI to spot early warning patterns. Think of it as having a research team that never sleeps.

Lessons learned building this:

1. Data is everything - News is too late. Real insights come from filings, patents, hiring patterns, supply contracts
2. Users want simple - My first version was way too complex. Had to dumb it down significantly
3. Validation is crucial - False positives kill trust instantly

Current results:

• Caught recent EV battery material shortages 6 weeks early
• Flagged regulatory changes before they hit tech stocks
• Predicted several industry layoffs before announcements

What I'm struggling with:

• Pricing model (B2B vs consumer?)
• Which industries to focus on first
• How to explain complex AI predictions simply

Questions for this community: