Starting a C Corp in Delaware as an Indian Citizen: Need Guidance I’m an Indian citizen planning to start a C Corporation in Delaware, USA, but I’ve encountered a few challenges. Initially, I tried using Stripe Atlas for incorporation, but they informed me that Atlas isn’t suitable for Indian citizens and recommended consulting a lawyer. What is the best way forward for me now? Clerky or Legalzoom or something else? 1 0 replies
What Book Should I Read That Covers the “Business” Side of Starups I read a post earlier about how this individual is joining a startup and he went over his terms, growth/burn/churn rates, IPOs, exit strategies, vesting, and so on and I would love to brush up on that side of startups. I can imagine a Finance Textbooks would probably suffice, but is there a book you would suggest I read that goes over the business side or lingo needed to know when in the startup world. Thanks! 5 1 replies
Could someone give a high level overview of how you go from developing a product to manufacturing it? (Engineering processes I guess?) I’m thinking NPI type jobs. Like working w/ R& D teams and manufacturing teams to establish processes, complete the IQ/OQ/PQs as needed and stuff. I have a job interview coming up soon at a start up and while I haven’t had NPI experience directly, I have experience with manufacturing and product development and all the other skills (like writing protocols for PQ/OQ/IQ but not executing it). I’d like to express my ability to learn and apply it fast on the job due to my prior track record in learning... 1 1 replies
Seeking Data Analyst Internship Opportunities Hi everyone, I’m a third-year engineering student specializing in data analysis, and I’m actively looking for a data analyst internship. I have a solid foundation in data analytics, and I’m eager to gain hands-on experience in the field. If you have any opportunities or know of any, please drop your contact details, and I’ll gladly share my CV, portfolio, and LinkedIn profile. Thank you in advance for your help! 4 0 replies
Need Help! This might not be the right community, but I seriously do need help.. can anyone help me with lead generation? Any ideas or guide you can point me toward on how to collect leads without spending? Planning to send cold reach outs, but need leads to reach them out. 3 0 replies
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If your main competitor is a Series B startup in an emerging field, how do you beat out? So I am working on a project, and after prototyping I later learned that a Series B, is the main and probably only one or two competitors in this space? How do I not deal with imposter syndrome and flip this as a good sign. These guys will probably continue to get funding as they partnered with JP and small businesses. Like these guys have both the hardware and software down. And I dont have any funds for those On one end its like, well if these guys are... 5 0 replies
Startup offer Startup offer Got an offer from a late stage startup which might IPO or be acquired in next few years. Strike price is $6 preferred price -$10. Revenue growth is 3x in 3 yrs. I know it's a low-ball offer. How much equity should I ask for? My current TC is 430k. Do I base my negotiation on matching my current comp at 2x the valuation considering the most optimistic exit might be 2x or 3x the evaluation. 5 1 replies
Need Advice: Equity Split for a Key Team Member in a Startup Hi all, I've come here to look for some honest advice. I'm a startup founder and in a tricky spot on what equity percentage to give to my CTO. Ive consulted a few folks, but thought I would come here to maybe get some new perspectives. Thanks in advance for your responses. Our startup is currently a pre-revenue workflow automation tool with strong leads in logistics, real estate, and tech. We'll likely have our 3 first subscribers this month. There are currently around $30k angel commitments at $10M valuation,... 1 3 replies
How I Built a 10x Productivity Tool After Burning Out at My Startup (And Why Traditional AI Solutions Weren't Cutting It) I wanted to share a personal journey that led me to solve a problem I think many of us face in the startup world. Two months, I was putting in 80-hour weeks, juggling development, customer calls, and what felt like a million Slack notifications. I was drowning in context-switching. The breaking point came when I realized I was spending more time managing tools than actually building my product. The existing AI assistants were either too complex, required constant prompting, or didn't integrate naturally into my workflow. Key lessons learned... 3 0 replies
16 years old and thinking about creating a startup This is my first post on reddit as well as on r/Startups. So in advance I apologize for any mistakes. I'm 16 years old and I'm already thinking about creating my startup. As I am part of this digital information age, the internet in general has filled me with a lot of experience but at the same time a lot of fears about this goal I have in life. It is almost impossible to live thinking that many pseudo mentors tell you: "You need to be friends with Donald... 5 0 replies
Early-Stage Startup Founder: Is It Too Soon to Approach Angel Investors? Hey everyone, I’m a Lithuanian national, and I’m proud to say that doing business in Lithuania is quite efficient. We have a thriving startup ecosystem here, supported by government accelerators, networking events, and various forms of government assistance e.t.c. In fact, most of my friends and family work in tech or startups. I’m fortunate to call one of my closest friends a mentor—someone who has already successfully built a global business. This brings me to why I’m sharing this. I’m currently in a great position: I work for a... 5 1 replies
Your startup is like a baby - here's what that means for hiring Hey founders, Just watched another early-stage founder hire a FAANG veteran with a huge salary + equity package... only to see it implode 3 months later. After years of working with hundreds of founders through my consulting firm, I've noticed something interesting: The most successful companies match their hiring to their stage of growth. Think of it like raising a child: **Baby Stage (Pre-MVP/Early Seed)** When a baby needs basic care and attention - not advanced calculus lessons. Same with your startup: * First, squeeze everything you can from... 4 0 replies
Selling tech behind an app that didn’t take off I developed a marketplace app that sadly didn't gain traction. However, I believe the underlying technology, including the UI and server code, might still hold value for someone with a marketplace idea or business. I listed the app on Acquired, but so far, I haven't received any interest, most likely cuz they are looking for businesses, not tech. Any advice on how (or if) a mobile app's technology can be sold in the market? I’d love to find a new home for this project, I think it has potential.... 1 5 replies
Startup outside of U.S Registering a C-Corp Hi, I need advice on whether using services like Stripe Atlas or Clerky is enough or more than enough to what I’m initially trying to accomplish. Just a side note that I’m very new to this and I’m currently building my Startup with target market in Philippines (initially, but the SaaS can be used globally) while I’m currently living in Norway. My only main objectives are 1. Being able to use payment gateways especially Stripe for my SaaS in Production I actually had already implemented Stripe in my SaaS... 1 0 replies
iOS developer here, where to find designers to team up? As the title says, iOS developer here. I'd love to team up with a designer to brainstorm and create products together. Is there an obvious place where designers and developers can connect to each other? The idea would be to experiment, develop a few products together and, if any of them gets traction evolve to a startup situation. 2 3 replies
Marketing my niche product is harder than I thought – I need help! Hi everyone, I’m a solo founder working on a niche project in the Tesla space. My platform connects buyers and sellers of used Teslas in France. The idea is simple: sellers pay to post their ad on my site, and buyers can sign up for free to receive curated listings via a newsletter. I thought it was a straightforward concept, but marketing has turned out to be way more challenging than I expected. Here’s what I’ve tried so far: 1. Google Ads: I targeted “Tesla for sale” keywords, but... 3 8 replies
Does anyone else feel LinkedIn engagement (or the lack of it) limits your ability to build a strong profile? I've been thinking about how unpredictable LinkedIn engagement can be and how it affects our ability to grow professionally. I've noticed that: - Posts that don't get immediate likes/comments get buried - Without visibility, our posts with valuable insights and announcements get lost, and our profile isn't taken seriously by potential leads or collaborators, thus weakening our outreach efforts - If your connections/friends don't actively use LinkedIn like other SM platforms, it's even harder to gain traction Yeah, I understand posting on LinkedIn can be cringeworthy, and most people... 2 5 replies
"AI-ify" - the perfect word for what we're all doing now? "AI-ify" - I finally found the perfect verb for when a business process is replaced, enhanced, or taken over by AI. Examples: \- "We AI-ified customer support." \- "To AI-ify the process of data extraction." And the scariest one: \- "We AI-ified him." 😂 What do you think? Will it stick? 3 5 replies
What’s the biggest obstacle you think young founders face? While building StarterSky I realised mentorship is one of the biggest challenges for young founders and would be great to have someone to talk to. But starting a business comes with so many hurdles, which one do you think is the biggest roadblock? 1. Mentorship 2. Funding 3. Balancing studying/working with a startup 4. 4.Building a network? 5. 5. Any others? Let me know. 1 20 replies
