Ask Me Anything About Building an Online Marketplace! Ps: Have had a successful marketplace since 4 years (I will not promote) I've been running a successful online marketplace for the past four years, and I'm here to share my experience. Whether you're just starting or looking to scale, feel free to ask me anything about: Finding the right niche Building your marketplace platform Attracting buyers and sellers Monetization strategies Overcoming challenges I will not promote anything...just here to help! Drop your questions below. 1 0 replies
Has anyone started an Incubator business? (i will not promote) Hey everyone, I’m looking to start an incubator-style business that helps startups grow, but instead of investing a ton of capital, I want to provide hands-on expertise and strategic guidance in exchange for equity or profit-sharing. My idea is to support early-stage businesses with the tools and strategies they need to scale without them having to give up large chunks of ownership to traditional investors. - Business Growth Strategies - Operational Efficiency - Branding & Marketing/Advertising - Human Resources Solutions - IT Infrastructure & Digital Transformation - Acquisitions &... 4 0 replies
I will not promote Has anyone else been told this? Some backstory: I am a co-founder of a software startup. We've been building our app self funded for a year now, almost ready to start putting it out in the wild wild west and have started a pre-seed funding round. We need the investment since my credit cards are exhausted and so no more run way. We hired an advisor to help us with the pitch deck and overall messaging. Admittadly we needed it, but with a lot of revisions everyone felt we were almost there. We knew our... 2 3 replies
What if one founder in every startup became an influencer in their space? Will they bring in more business? (I will not promote) I quit my last startup literally a week ago and I am already starting something new. I raised $2.7 million for my last company. But I feel like that the distribution was not strong enough. Hence I failed. Now as a second time founder distribution is the first thing I am going to focus on. So I have started doing physical events. The first event is IRL in San Francisco. I am inviting the CEO of Product Hunt for a fireside. The event is about how Ai agent founders... 2 1 replies
What strategies did you find most effective for promoting your startup when your direct friends weren’t part of your target audience? I will not promote. Hi y'all! I've been running my startup hardcore for the last couple of months with my CEO, and we have been having an extremely hard time gaining traction when spreading the word about out company. (Of course, so does everyone else when running a startup) It seems like we're trying everything possible to reach people worldwide as we operate as a creative development agency, so we are indifferent in terms of location. Our direct friendships are unfortunately a little too young or not in the financial market for a... 3 0 replies
I will not promote startup but i will make a viral video meme for you Hey startup warriors, I am building a tool to create viral video memes and would love to help out on your growth journey. Share your startup URL bellow and i will reply with a relevant video meme you can share on your social media page with potential to reach your users and get some virality. 5 1 replies
Looking for an AI Engineer and Traffic Engineer. I will not promote. Hello everyone, I'm currently developing an idea that I believe has great potential. It hasn't evolved into a startup yet, but I’m confident that I'm onto something promising. At this stage, I'm "self-financing" the project as much as I can, but I’m eager to gather insights on its feasibility and the best path forward. **I’m looking for:** * **A Traffic Engineer:** Someone with expertise in urban mobility and traffic light systems. * **An AI Engineer:** To make traffic simulations. If you have experience in these areas, have advice to... 1 1 replies
Looking for a tech cofounder. Revoltionary (yes really!) gig economy app. I will not promote. Hey everyone! I’m building a new gig-work app that cuts out the hassles of interviews, applications, and sky-high fees. We’re aiming to make it easy for businesses to hire qualified freelancers for short shifts or one-off tasks—and for freelancers to set their own rates and get paid quickly. Why This App? Time-Saving Model: Instead of posting jobs and conducting multiple interviews, employers can instantly book from a list of KYC-verified freelancers who showcase their skills via 30-second video bios. Cost Leadership: We plan to charge only 5%, far below... 2 7 replies
Are there any startup groups in San Diego? (I will not promote) I'm interested in getting plugged into the startup community and would love some guidance. Do any local universities sponsor events, incubators, or programs for entrepreneurs? How about Meetup groups or other networking opportunities? Any advice would be appreciated! 3 0 replies
Does the old saying, “Make your money in the US, spend it in Europe” still stand true? If so, how do I get over the fear to just up my life and take the chance? (I will not promote) Some context. I am 26 in 4 hours. I have spent the last 10 years of my life trying to start a business that can thrive but something always stops it from taking off, be it a major deal gone sour, investors getting cold feet etc. After a while I realised part of the problem was letting those massive setbacks cause me to lose hope. I’ve not let anything get in the way of what I am currently doing and have been at it for 2 years. In those... 4 0 replies
(I will not promote) Looking for a Growth Hacker / Meme Marketing Expert to Join Pictomeme (Equity-Based) Hey r/startups, I recently launched Pictomeme.com, an AI-powered meme generator that lets users turn any image or article into a meme instantly. You can either upload your own image or choose from templates, then generate captions with AI. Plus, we’ve added a unique feature where you can paste an article or upload a document, and the AI will extract key concepts and generate a meme for you—perfect for content creators and marketers. I’ve built the core product, but I’m struggling to get my first users. I know this tool... 5 0 replies
Growing X (Twitter) as a non-technical founder - what do you post about? I will not promote Been trying to grow my Twitter but feeling stuck. As a non-technical founder, I find it hard to know what to share - can't post coding tips or technical stuff. What do you post about if you're on the business side? Would love to see examples of non-technical founders who do this well. "I will not promote" - looks so weird to need to place it everywhere. 1 1 replies
New Subreddit: FindDesignPartners – Connect with serious early users & customers who help shape your product (I will not promote) One of the hardest parts of building isn’t writing code - it’s getting the right people to use your product early and help shape it into something valuable. Not just testers, but serious design partners- users, businesses, or customers who would actually benefit from what you're building and can provide meaningful feedback. That’s why I’ve created r/FindDesignPartners. This isn't another place to promote your product or collect beta testers. A design partner is different: They’re not just testing - they have a real stake in seeing your product succeed... 4 0 replies
It Took 5 Failed Startups to Make me Realize I'd Been Wasting My life (I Will Not Promote Sunk Cost Fallacy) "Ed, have you heard of the sunk cost fallacy?" My executive coach asked me this while I lamented a startup I was stuck in. We'd raised over $250K and made money, but it wasn't enough. There was growth but no product-market fit. I didn't want to raise more, but my cofounders disagreed. It ended up becoming a disaster with lawsuits. The simple reason is that we refused to let it go and made the logical moves. I told the board to reduce the burn to the bare minimum, attempt... 3 0 replies
Anyone familiar with the tech scene in Tampa / st Pete / Clearwater...I will not promote I am interested in moving my family and remote startup down to the Tampa area. I never realized how big it is down there. Does anyone have advice on networks and Co working that I should be near in order to break into the community? I want to live near the ocean but everything I'm seeing is kinda far from down town. Is it easier to just move downtown or are there any regular networking events out between st Pete /clearwater? 5 2 replies
Hypothetical incubator - I will not promote The long-term strategy for my business involves incubating brands which will remain in the company as subsidiaries. We’re working on a regenerative model of steward ownership, where financial upside and operational control can be decoupled. The incubator (CPG) will bring brands in after they’ve independently arrived at a specific gap in the market and their initial R&D is done. The goal is full integration at the end of a 3 year MVP -> Scaling process. It will be a high-touch program and could be likened to more of a... 5 2 replies
Help with first 30 day Chief of staff plan - I will not promote Hey everyone! I’m applying for a chief of staff role at a scaleup. The role is heavily focused on operational improvements, executive decision-making support, and optimizing processes. What I need help with? - What’s the biggest mistake CoS make in their first 30 days? - How can I stand out in my approach? Would love to hear some ideas and insights!! 1 0 replies
London Meetup for Founders & Builders (I will not promote) Hey everyone, I’m a product leader with 15 years in the product space, having managed the roadmap and execution for up to seven enterprise products at once. After stepping back recently, I’m now looking to meet and connect with other founders—especially technical founders—who are actively building and would like to exchange ideas, get advice, or just have a good chat. I don’t have a set agenda—just a casual, open conversation over drinks in London. If you’re working on something exciting, need a sounding board, or simply want to meet... 3 2 replies
Looking for an Early-Stage Investor – Convertible Note with 20% Bonus "I will not promote" Hey everyone I will not promote, We’re looking for an early-stage investor or someone willing to invest under €100K (starting from as little as €3K) via a **convertible note with a 20% bonus** into our project. # What do we do? We create **AI-powered content** for brands. Unfortunately, I can only share more details under an **NDA**, but after that, we’re happy to set up a **live meeting with an MVP showcase**. Our **worst-case revenue scenario**: €36M/year. We have a **large dev team** working on a revenue-share basis, meaning... 1 1 replies
Advice needed: How and when am I supposed to do an ROI report for a start up that did not start selling yet? I will not promote I’m developing my first business currently and it’s a B2B. I have no prior finance knowledge or business experience so forgive me if my question is ignorant or has an obvious answer. I’m wondering at what stage am I supposed to do an ROI estimate? I have a cost report available, but the product has not been launched yet. If I can do it now, how is an ROI report done when the product is not properly priced yet? And is it even possible? 1 0 replies
