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There are only a couple secrets to startup success...

Save someone Time

Save someone Headache

Save someone Money

Make someone Money

Make someone cool(er) by association

Make someone smart(er) by association

I'm not a fan of the phrasing, but "get the user laid" is often cited.

I've heard "get 'em paid or get 'em laid"

Popular Jamie Zawinski article where he writes in terms of meeting users needs:

How will this software get him laid?

Nice ... but isn't the "headache" usually just a symptom of the time or money issue?

yes, unless it's an actual headache, i.e. Tylenol