IoT/Smart Device startups (I will not promote) Is launching an IOT or smart device start up any more challenging than a normal SaaS? I was curious to learn about the steps required to launch a product with hardware look like. Are there any permits or certifications needed prior to launching? I was also just very curious about boots strapped IOT or a smart device startup - how does testing and research happen within the scopes of a boot strapped start up, cause I would imagine testing hardware would require a lot more resources. In terms of... 4 3 replies
A problem to find problems. I will not promote. I see a lot of requests in subreddits similar to this. “How do you find a problem to solve” “How to find an idea” This is my own problem as well. I started working on it and offer you to work together. I’m ready to invest $1000 in OpenAI credits for testing. I think it’s indeed a problem to find a problem to solve. There are a lot of builders who love to build stuff and they can’t find the idea. Me as well. So I’ve already built something.... 3 0 replies
The ML-startup paradox: Can't launch without data, can't get data without launching. (I will not promote) i will not promote I'm a high school junior working to develop an ML-based MVP focused on an industry I've been actively involved in for several years. The model needs to be trained on public social media account data and user experiences, but web scraping to get this data violates Instagram and other platform's TOS. My thought is to build a quality dataset before launch rather than releasing an untrained model. I'm considering creating a simple form system where users can submit data about their own accounts and experiences... 4 7 replies
South Park Commons Spring 2025 (I will not promote) Hi, we had applied to SPC spring 2025 cohort which was due for submission on feb 2, has anyone else applied? Have you heard back? Went through a number of past posts on multiple subreddits, seems to be a 3-5 round process which is often not well communicated? For anyone who made it into any of the past cohorts, how was your experience? Would be great if you could share your pre-SPC, during SPC and post SPC experience and what value add do you see they provided. Additionally please... 2 0 replies
1 upvote, 0 comments (I will not promote) TL;DR: As an aspiring founder, are you more scared of launching to complete silence than negative feedback? I'm in the very early stages of my founder journey (honestly, probably still at -1), and this is what my overthinking brain has been circling around: Everyone talks about dealing with negative feedback and criticism when launching. "Get your MVP out there fast!", "Be ready for users to tear it apart!" But what I rarely see discussed is what happens if you launch... and no one cares? Like, you polish your one-liner,... 2 5 replies
How are purchase decisions made at startups? (I will not promote) I am building a company that helps sales teams deploy AI based automations into their processes. My ICP is startups in growth phase. Who are the decision makers for such a vendor in these companies? What are their pressing problems now? What do they look for in a vendor? 3 0 replies
17 and have startup ideas (I will not promote) Im 17 right now and just got into UVA and i am planning on majoring in global health and business. I have some ideas in the global health/international policy realm for a startup like creating a company that brings jobs to places where they are needed (not exactly my idea but similar) Ive always wanted to be a business owner and make a signifcant income doing that but my parents want me to become a doctor for a stable income. I know becoming a doctor is great an all... 5 0 replies
Looking for a Marketing Partner for an Innovative AI Mobile App [i will not promote] Hello everyone! I'm a software engineer and AI developer working on something great in the mobile AI space. If you have been following the trends on TikTok and similar platforms, you have probably noticed the explosion of AI apps (like Rizz AI and similar) that follow the simple "scan → solve" concept. These apps have been massively successful because they solve specific problems with minimal user friction. Here's what makes my project different: I have identified an unique market where there is currently zero competition for this app idea... 3 0 replies
Looking for a non-technical co-founder (I will not promote) Hey everyone, I've launched an AI networking agent designed to connect people based on specific prompts. You describe the type of person you're looking for, and it provides a relevant contact. This tool can be used for hiring, procuring services, selling services, and more. I'm currently seeking a highly motivated, high-energy non-technical co-founder to handle sales and marketing, conduct customer interviews to grow our user base. No experience is required, only a strong willingness to succeed. We're completely bootstrapped but plan to start fundraising after securing our first paying... 5 0 replies
Has Anyone Used Chat-GPT to Analyze Their Pitch Deck? (I will not promote) Has anyone tried this before? If so, how did it go? My main concern is obviously privacy and leaking my information a free GPT LOL! I have an introduction deck I am going to start sending around, so I may start with that... As you can tell, I have trust issues and below is my conversation with Chat-GPT... For some reason I don't trust them, should I?... Thoughts? You Said: Can you analyze pitch decks and is it private # ChatGPT said: ChatGPT Yes, I can analyze pitch decks... 2 0 replies
Advice on startup strategy. I WILL NOT PROMOTE I need some advice on starting this business. Depending on which route I take, cost of goods is between 12 and 30k. I only have about 3k liquid to allocate to this as I am literally going for broke trying to start this business. I am leveraging credit but as this isnt the only business venture I have currently, but I normally dont like to bite off more than I can chew with credit. I am planning on allocating that money towards marketing and seo and running a pre-order... 4 1 replies
Share your real-life problem that an app can solve (I will not promote) We all encounter daily frustrations, big or small, that could be solved with the right app. Imagine a situation where you frequently misplace your belongings—your keys, wallet, or even your phone. It happens to everyone, and the few minutes spent searching add up over time, creating unnecessary stress. What if there were an app that could use AI and smart tracking to help you locate your items instantly? By integrating Bluetooth trackers, voice commands, and AI-powered search history, the app could notify you of the last known location of... 3 1 replies
Why aren’t you doing customer research? (I will not promote) Founders not talking to customers is a popular meme. And it seems pretty common from founders I talk to and startup communities I’m in for founders not to do much customer research, especially for marketing. Which is a shame because I’ve gotten some of my best marketing insights from interviewing customers. I consider it really important, enough that interviewing customers is one of the first things I’ve done at every marketing job I’ve had. What are the reasons you’re not doing it? Happy to try and help! I’ve interviewed... 2 4 replies
Need insight and suggestions for business naming -I will not promote Hi everyone! I'm in the process of wanting to start a business - A live custom embroidery service for events, pop-ups, businesses, etc. However, I'm having a very difficult time finding a business name that I like, and that is still relevant to what I'm offering. I know most people will say just pick anything for now and change it later, but I'd prefer to not have to rebrand later on. If you have any name suggestions, please let me know! 5 0 replies
Scraping Law Firms Legality - I will not promote Hi all, My cofounder and I have been developing a tool that scrapes law firm directories and then tracks any movement to and from the directory in order to follow the movements of lawyers. The idea is to then sell this data (lawyers name, contact number on directory, email address, and position) to a specific industry that would find this kind of data valuable. Is this legal to do? Are there any parameters here, and is there anything that we need to be careful of? 1 14 replies
Need Advice on Finding a Good Developer After 1 Year of Struggles /// I will not promote Hi everyone, I’ve been working with two separate developers (both found on Fiverr) over the past year to build my site. I even have a 1:1 UX design from the beginning, but unfortunately, neither developer has been able to deliver a site that matches the design and functionality. At this point, I’m feeling frustrated and done with it. Because of this, I’ve decided to start a new project and leave this one behind. However, I want to make sure I don’t run into the same issues again. I’m looking... 3 8 replies
Entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone. And definitely don’t quit your day job (yet). (I will not promote) 30 seconds of hard truth: Starting your own thing sounds great, but here’s the reality: Depression? Real. Earning nothing for years? Real. Failure? Almost guaranteed. Making money and then getting it frozen? Also real. (Looking at you, PayPal.) Yes, there’s light at the end of the tunnel… but sometimes, it’s just another train. The freedom, though? **That’s real too.** But don’t go quitting your job just yet. You need something that actually works—**and keeps working.** Truth is, without my job, I’d have never made it as an entrepreneur. My... 3 8 replies
Staying focused (I will not promote) Every day, I sit down to work on something important. And every day, my brain decides it’s the perfect time to: \* Remember a random conversation from 2016 \* Debate whether I should switch to a different note-taking app (again) \* Research something “strategic” that won’t matter for another six months \* Suddenly get obsessed with a startup that just raised $20M for no reason And those are just the obvious distractions. The worst ones are the sneaky ones—the thoughts that *feel* relevant but don’t actually help me move... 3 2 replies
Anyone else care more about stopping the enshitification of everything than trying to become uber wealthy? (I will not promote) I just want to live in a world where products and services create actual, tangible value for people. Not make more bullshit to extract time, energy, and money from them. Engagement farming, algorithms to enrage you, bloated software with pointless or redundant features, security theater so you have to sign in with a pin then enter the secret code you were texted then visit the wizard who will grant you the magic spell so you can check your account balance. Arbitrary character requirements for posts so you have to... 4 0 replies
i will not promote- Angel Investor- how to find and pitch What is the best way to get in contact with Angel Investors to pitch to them? In a perfect world, l'd be referred to multiple PE firms in the Silicon Valley area and I'd get my angel round funding asap. However, in this imperfect world that is not the case. How did you all find an Angel investor for your start up? Any and all advice is welcome. 1 1 replies
