What’s the most unconventional way you’ve ever come up with a business idea?

Hey Product Hunt community!

We all know the classic ways to brainstorm startup ideas — scratching your own itch, spotting market gaps, or improving on an existing product. But sometimes, the best ideas come from unexpected places.

Maybe it was…

• A casual conversation with a stranger

• A frustrating life problem you didn’t realize others had too

• An AI-generated idea that surprised you

• A random shower thought that stuck

I’m curious — what’s the most unconventional or surprising way you’ve come up with a business idea?

Please share your story! Let’s inspire each other and maybe even spark some new ideas together. 🙌

(For context — I’m working on NovaStart, an AI-powered idea generation tool — but this thread is purely for community inspiration and discussion. Not a promo, just curious to learn from you!)