A simple mistake NEW founders make that’s easy to fix for customers and validation (I will not promote) Hey new founders out there. I’ve been reading your questions and answering here and there and was reminded of a common issue. You’re trying to talk to the wrong potential customers. Just because they have the problem it doesn’t mean they will do anything to solve it. TLDR: learn about the innovation adoption curve and target early adopters. I knew a founder that spent over $100K on an MVP because a family member in the space validated the idea and said they’d totally use it in their company. When... 3 3 replies
Best Way to Build Credibility for a Niche Consulting Firm? Leveraging Other People’s CVs? I will not promote. Hey r/startups, I’m building a **niche consultancy firm** and want to establish credibility quickly. Since I don’t have a long track record in this specific niche, I’m considering **leveraging other people’s CVs**—either by partnering with experienced consultants or structuring it as an agency. A few questions: * Is an **agency model** the best way to do this, where I source experts and take a cut? * Would it be better to bring them on as **advisors** or **associates** (even if on a project basis) to build authority? * Are... 3 5 replies
We want a paid article I will not promote Hello there! So my company it’s looking to promote through some media and we were looking for some paid ads and articles in business like the economist or the Japan times. Do you know where we can find some information on internet? There is nothing related to this. Best! 3 2 replies
what's cheapest way to register my company in USA or in Europe for international "i will not promote" hello, I'm looking for a way to register my company most cheaply because I can't access many services, like D.U.N.S, and even my proof of address is not acceptable for some services also implementing payment services ... etc in summary, I need a cheap way to register a company in the USA, Europe, or the UK, from my place, I tried to register in the UK but they ask for proof of address. "i will not promote" 0 0 replies
Million dollar idea, no funds, where do I start? I will not promote I feel so stuck, I have had an idea for well over a year now, and part of me wants to just drop it, but something in me will not allow me to do so. I found a huge gap in a certain service space that I am very confident will get traction. It would be web/app based. I have no idea where to start, I have a family and bills like everyone else and lack of extra money to hire people etc. The problem is I know for... 4 66 replies
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How to schedule pre-PMF sales call ? I will not promote I have recently started looking at B2B SaaS and reading online the top advice is to schedule pre-PMF sales calls with potential customers and figure out the pain points. But I am not sure what to actually say in a cold email. Nobody wants to do an interview about their pain points and if I do a call without the product it would seem somewhat deceptive (won't seem like a sales call but a survey call). Do you guys have some suggestions on how to go about doing this,... 3 3 replies
Building Hiring marketplace "i will not promote" The Problem: Job seekers gets low balled and HRs miss their 10x candidates Our Solution: Job seekers gets resume mapped to relevant Jobs where they are get max compensation; HRs will get best candidate available for their JD: Win-Win Who are 10x-candidates? 10x candidate delivers output equivalent to someone 2+ levels above their current role (e.g., a Junior Developer with Senior-level coding speed and system design skills). Companies save costs by hiring these candidates for mid-level roles, while candidates earn 20-50% more than peers. Ask: We need YOUR brutal... 2 5 replies
I scraped 1.8 million jobs with ChatGPT, can this become a startup? (I will not promote) Hi! I'm seeking advice on if a side project of mine has the potential to become a startup. Background: I'm a CS PhD Student in AI at Stanford. While looking for jobs, I got sick and tired of how LinkedIn & Indeed are contaminated with ghost jobs and 3rd party offshore agencies, making it nearly impossible to navigate. I discovered that *real jobs* are typically posted directly on a company websites. Until recently, there was no way to scrape them at scale because each job posting has different structure and format.... 2 38 replies
The hiccups in AI UGC and its future (I will not promote) Hi everyone, AI UGC has been a space of my interest for a very long time but I have been trying to see and understand the pros and cons of it and how I could build a bit differently. Long before AI UGC, the whole "AI influencers" or AI-generated content was quite a bit around and popular and people were using it to automate and generate tons of reels or content. There are loads of YT videos or loads of folks putting out platforms or tools that help generate... 2 0 replies
Shutting down a company (I will not promote) I'm looking for advice on shutting down a Delaware C Corp that is behind on compliance requirements. Many years ago, my co-founder & I had started a Delaware C Corp. It didn't go anywhere and the they decided to transfer all stock to me. I continued for a little while and generated some minor revenue. I had Gusto set up so I think I'm fine from a compliance point of view. I'd like to shut down the company. How can I file the necessary annual reports and such to... 4 3 replies
Starting a Small Business Selling Marijuana Plants & Seeds – Need Advice! (I will not promote) Hey everyone, I’m looking to start a small side business selling **marijuana plants, clones, and seeds** in **Northwest Ohio**, where recreational growing was recently legalized. My goal is to start small with minimal investment and hopefully grow into a full-time business. # My Plan So Far: * Selling **clones ($40-70 each, smaller ones for $25-30)** * Selling **seed packs ($20-40 per pack, 3-pack & 6-pack options)** * Focusing on a **1-hour radius around my area** * No physical store – just local meetups and deliveries # My Questions: 1.... 3 4 replies
What's a good pre-launch waitlist size for an online job marketplace? (I will not promote) What do you think the minimum pre-launch waitlist size for an online job marketplace should be for a company to be considered for acceptance into YC? For a little bit of background info, this startup has already been invited for interviews with notable accelerators like Techstars, Muckerlab, and Antler NYC. Thanks! W.W 3 0 replies
Looking for a Payment Platform Like Stripe (But Not Stripe) for a Global SaaS - I will not promote” Hi everyone, We’re founders from Argentina and Uruguay, and we’re looking for a payment platform that works globally—something like Stripe, but unfortunately, Stripe doesn’t support our countries. We do plan to set up an LLC in the future, but first, we want to validate our market fit. Since we’re a bootstrapped startup, profitability from day one is a priority, so we need a payment solution that works for now without requiring a US entity. Has anyone used PayPal for a SaaS business? Would love to hear your experiences or... 2 3 replies
Exercise Deadline for ISOs after Termination I will not promote I will not promote. Does every company pretty much have a deadline for exercising after termination? I am a few months into a company and am burnt out and am thinking of quitting what is supposed to be a unicorn startup before my first vest. It looks good on paper...and has the numbers and profitability to continue on a good trajectory. But I can't help but feel like it's a pressure cooker that's about to blow up. Everyone is burnt out. I am realizing now that the people that... 4 3 replies
Holy hell. My MVP backbone works and I have the data to prove it…. Now what? (I will not promote) The app is a novel (ie. complicated) approach to an existing market and I can finally prove that it will work. If it works we can instantly compete with established players. Well, After 6+ months of building I can prove that it will work (hot f***ing dog!). So now what? At my rate the MVP is 8+ months out. The mountain of work is…large. I’m a solo developer with a marketing focused partner, we have a few other founders but they aren’t business or technical oriented. We have a... 4 7 replies
Holy hell. My MVP backbone works and I have the data to prove it…. Now what? (I will not promote) The app is a novel (ie. complicated) approach to an existing market and I can finally prove that it will work. If it works we can instantly compete with established players. Well, After 6+ months of building I can prove that it will work (hot f***ing dog!). So now what? At my rate the MVP is 8+ months out. The mountain of work is…large. I’m a solo developer with a marketing focused partner, we have a few other founders but they aren’t business or technical oriented. We have a... 2 3 replies
Outbound sales (i will not promote) I'm looking for referrals to agencies or companies that help manage outbound sales programs. I've used Growbots before, but I wonder if people have experience with others. I have my own list of prospects. I just want someone to set everything up and manage the outbound. I'm particularly interested in compliance and deliverability, their "warm-up" product, and general automation. 2 0 replies
How much are people raising in Pre-Seed (AI FinTech B2B2C) and for what % I will not promote Hey everyone, We’re in the middle of raising our pre-seed round for an AI fintech startup and wanted to get a pulse on the current market. I know valuations and dilution can vary widely, but I’d love to hear from founders and investors: \- How much did you raise at pre-seed? \- What % of equity did you give up? \- What were the biggest factors that influenced your valuation? (Traction, revenue, team, market size, etc.) We’re seeing a lot of different numbers thrown around, and it’d be great... 1 0 replies
*I will not promote* What is the best way to outreach to companies for collaborative pilot programs or networking? I'm currently working on a B2B SaaS startup, and we've gotten to a point where we have a presentable MVP that can be useful to our potential customer base. I've tried cold-messaging company execs and other potential clients through LinkedIn and through company Contact Us forms. In my messages, I discuss how our service can help them and how we are even willing to provide them with a no-commitment free trial/pilot program in exchange for their feedback. But no response. I don't even know if they read my messages,... 1 3 replies
