ThinkDrop - Startup Pitch Platform

ThinkDrop is a modern web platform where entrepreneurs can share, discover, and engage with innovative startup ideas. Built with Next.js 14, Sanity CMS, and real-time updates.

Features

• 🚀 Share Startup Ideas: Create and publish your startup pitches
• 👥 User Profiles: Personalized profiles for entrepreneurs
• 🔍 Advanced Search: Find startups by category or keyword
• 📊 Real-time Analytics: Track views and engagement
• 🎨 Modern UI/UX: Beautiful, responsive design with Tailwind CSS
• 🔐 Secure Authentication: GitHub authentication integration
• 📝 Rich Content Editor: Markdown support for detailed pitches

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js 14, React 19, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Sanity CMS
• Authentication: NextAuth.js
• Database: Sanity.io
• Styling: Tailwind CSS, Lucide Icons
• Content: MDEditor, Markdown Support
• Monitoring: Sentry
• Type Safety: TypeScript

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository

git clone <repository-url>
cd thinkdrop

2. Install dependencies

npm install

3. Environment Setup

Create a .env file in the root directory with:

NEXT_PUBLIC_SANITY_PROJECT_ID=your_project_id
NEXT_PUBLIC_SANITY_DATASET=production
SANITY_WRITE_TOKEN=your_write_token
GITHUB_ID=your_github_id
GITHUB_SECRET=your_github_secret

4. Run the development server

npm run dev

5. Build for production

npm run build

Project Structure

thinkdrop/
├── app/                   # Next.js app directory
│   ├── (root)/           # Main application routes
│   ├── api/              # API routes
│   └── studio/          # Sanity Studio
├── components/           # React components
├── lib/                  # Utility functions
├── public/              # Static assets
└── sanity/              # Sanity configuration

Key Features

For Entrepreneurs

• Create detailed startup pitches
• Track engagement metrics
• Build professional profiles
• Connect with potential investors

For Visitors

• Discover innovative startups
• Filter by categories
• Real-time updates
• Engage with founders

Authentication

The platform uses GitHub authentication through NextAuth.js. Users can:

• Sign in with GitHub
• Create and manage profiles
• Access protected features

Content Management

Sanity CMS powers the content infrastructure:

• Real-time updates
• Structured content
• Rich text editing
• Asset management

Deployment

The application is designed to be deployed on platforms like Vercel or Netlify:

1. Connect your repository
2. Configure environment variables
3. Deploy automatically

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Commit your changes
4. Push to the branch
5. Open a Pull Request