How do marketplace startups target both clients and vendors? Happy new year everybody, I was wondering how marketplace-based startups approach user acquisition, especially since they usually have two user bases: clients and vendors. My main concern is about the early stages of such a business. Is it more effective to target both user groups at the same time, or focus on attracting vendors first to "fill" the marketplace before targeting clients? Thanks, 2 6 replies
would i get a head start in investing with private AI? so ive been playing around with AI in stock research, trying out technical analysis (moving averages, bollinger bands, etc) and fundamental analysis (financial statements, analyst ratings). also used screening tools like finviz and stock rover.would i get a head start in investing with private AI? now im looking into self hosted solutions for my team to optimize performance and scalability. we deal with sensitive customer data, so we want to keep it on the down low to maintain confidentiality. thinking about using open source like tensorflow or pytorch, self-hosting.... 4 3 replies
Did some research for your idea and found others already doing it? DON'T QUIT I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen someone excited to build something but give up because they found another startup doing it which is succeeding Every now and then I read tweets like 'I wanted to build this product and did some research, turns out this startup is already doing it and they're killing it' 'They're killing it'?? And you think you can't do it because they're killing it? Guys, it’s validation. Validation that the market exists, and people want this solution and need it so much... 2 20 replies
Where do you house company your docs, policies/procedures, and SOPs? I’ve had the chance to help a number of founders and operators create what I like to call “mini warehouses” for their businesses—central hubs that hold all their policies, procedures, and SOPs in one place. These hubs make sure everyone on the team is aligned and has access to the latest, most accurate info, even if the team works asynchronously! From the businesses I’ve helped in 2024, Notion seems to be the top contender. What’s your go-to system? (do you keep one?) And if it’s working (or not), why?... 3 6 replies
How to replace a developer as a non-technical founder? I’m the founder (non-technical) of a MedTech B2B SaaS. We initially had a CTO but they left about 6m ago. The platform was mostly built, so we just stuck with having our full stack developer to reduce burn. Unfortunately our full stack developer is leaving too now. Would appreciate any advice on what I should look for when replacing them? Key things to ask at interview? How to manage that whole handover process. As I’m not technical I haven’t been involved in coding at any level and have a... 1 6 replies
How long do we try before calling it quits ? Happy New Year startup founders! I left a high paying job around last year to go full time into my startup. It has been around a year. We did not receive a funding yet and are still struggling to generate revenue. The new year 2025 hit me though as I had been one of my lowest state in the last few years. I have been an overachiever at my previous jobs with quick promotions and great paychecks, but the huge ambiguity of entrepreneurship might be too much for me.... 4 5 replies
Feedback Friday Welcome to this week’s Feedback Thread! # Please use this thread appropriately to gather feedback: * Feel free to request general feedback or specific feedback in a certain area like user experience, usability, design, landing page(s), or code review * You may share surveys * You may make an additional request for beta testers * Promo codes and affiliates links are ONLY allowed if they are for your product in an effort to incentivize people to give you feedback * Please refrain from just posting a link * Give... 4 1 replies
Can I pitch to angel investors with 6 months of revenue and an MVP? I've built an MVP that's been generating revenue for 6 months with consistent user growth. Before approaching angel investors, I want to ensure I'm not too early. Here's where I stand: * Built and launched MVP * 6 months of stable revenue (with actual numbers) * Steady user growth metrics * Detailed market analysis (TAM/SAM/SOM) showing we're currently the only player in a large market * Clear product roadmap and development timeline * Financial projections based on planned feature rollout My background is technical, and while I've done my... 1 16 replies
Should I hire freelancers, interns, or employees for a large project? Hi Reddit, I'm a freelancer who usually works solo and bills after completing projects. Recently, I was approached by a client for a large-scale project that seems too big for a single developer to handle. I’m considering these options: 1. **Hire other freelancers** – Flexible and project-based, but could be hard to coordinate. 2. **Hire interns** – Cost-effective, but they might need a lot of guidance and training. 3. **Hire full-time employees** – More stable, but this seems like a big commitment for one project. This is my first... 2 8 replies
New to this, need Ideas! I’m in the process of putting my idea together and need investors or partners. It’s a solid idea so I don’t fear it’ll be rejected I just don’t know how to go about meeting people that might be interested. I know they are some VC events that happen in the San Francisco Bay Area is this the best way to go? The majority of the funds and investment I’ll need is for marketing and app development as I won’t be needing any physical products. I appreciate all the inputs... 2 3 replies
Which AI should I use Use case : train a AI module on a set of data and parameters to give efficient matches I was thinking custom GPTs but I don’t think there are APIs available for custom GPTS And also if possible What is the most efficient way to integrate a custom GPT or a fine tune model ( Gemini ) or even claude In your website 1 2 replies
10-second sports updates for busy fans - would love your thoughts Hey everyone, My friend and I are avid sports fans but find ourselves too busy to constantly keep up with players, trades, and details we'd otherwise like to know about. We're inspired to build an app that summarizes news and things happening via the help of AI in a social-media style scrollable app. The goal is to help fans quickly get a gist of what's happening to stay up to date easily. Appreciate any feedback - what're some features that would be helpful? What would make this app actually... 3 3 replies
We are starting a company abroad and we need some decent resources? So we are two architects starting an architectural design and interior design serrvices in Germany, my partner is already there getting his master degree, but my question is how can we assign tasks since we both have the same experience and knowledge in the field I mean if we have a project it's difficult for us both to work on the same project and produce the same level of design concepts and 3D render quality since each one has his own style or how can we perform different tasks... 4 2 replies
Starting trouble Hello all and a happy new year to all I am not a founder but I am fascinated by startups. I am not a CS person and I know very little coding. But I do have a decent idea on business development and cash flow generation. I have an idea that I think is good to a point where if executed could be a solid thing. However, I fell like I am biased about the idea and lack motivation to get enough research done to objectively evaluate the idea... 1 1 replies
How can a small startup compete against a well-established industry leader? Hello everybody, I've had this question for a while now, are there any examples of small startups successfully overtaking or significantly challenging well-established competitors in any industry? What kinds of mistakes do large, dominant players tend to make that can create opportunities for smaller startups to take advantage of? I’d love to hear about some examples or insights into how this plays out. Thanks 4 20 replies
Seeking advice: To Revenue at Start or not Hello everyone i have seen that this community is golden and i thought why not try my luck for my blocking thought I am building an online food order app, where i provide only the online ordering through apps. One is for users, who use app to order food and one for restaurants kitchen display orders, one other for the delivery guy. I come from eastern Europe country so food is relatively cheap, good Burgers cost max 2.5 euros and most of good restaurants have their own delivery cars... 1 4 replies
What are some of the most time consuming parts of running your business? What do you think is the most time-consuming aspect of running your business? Is it finding leads or customers, managing your marketing efforts, handling administrative tasks, or something else entirely? Share your thoughts in the comments, along with the industry you work in—we’d love to hear your perspective! 4 4 replies
Later stage - are you recruiting H1B visa apps? Given all the drama with H1B visas in the tech world lately, I’m curious what the convo is like in startup land. Are people recruiting for IT roles for their startups having a hard time finding developers and engineers in US? Does it make sense to look abroad? I guess this is mainly a question for later stage startups since it costs $ to sponsor workers, but maybe not. 4 3 replies
How important is the product for your market? I think this is the difference between constantly struggling to get customers and having your product essentially sell itself. Without it, even the best marketing strategies or significant funding won’t take you far... it’s like building a house on shaky ground. In my experience, by selling a product that truly fits your market; it all comes down to deeply understanding your audience. That means talking to customers, getting honest feedback, and being able to adjust as you go. Sometimes the product you thought would work perfectly ends up needing... 2 3 replies
Need Help: Insights on Zomato vs Swiggy Marketing Strategies for a Job Interview I’ve got an upcoming interview for a marketing role at a startup, and as part of the preparation, I need to create a presentation comparing Zomato and Swiggy’s marketing strategies. I’m looking for: 1. Unique Marketing Campaigns: Any innovative campaigns they’ve done to pull crowds. 2. Marketing Strategies: What stands out about their approach to customer acquisition, retention, or branding? 3. General Insights: Anything else about their marketing playbook that’s worth noting? Would love to hear your thoughts or examples of campaigns that really caught your attention. Any resources... 2 1 replies
