Young startups - what are you building? I will not promote Building something is hard. It takes so much to start a business. The behind the scenes is where the actual work and magic happens. Would love to hear from other young founders : \- What are you working on? \- How did you start? What made you start? \- What's one thing that surprised you? The idea is for people to learn from each other. From real stories. No fancy success stories needed - just honest journeys. Drop a comment. 4 10 replies
Startup guy wants 36% for “mentoring” - follow up post 2/2 ( I will not promote ) Alright, founders, grab your coffee, your popcorn, or whatever you need to emotionally process a masterclass in startup hustling. Because this story? It gets so much worse. For those who missed the first chapter: • I built my SaaS solo for over a year and a half. • Reached out to an old contact for a potential partnership. • He showed up in mentor mode (classic), promising networking, investors, accelerators, startup enlightenment, the secret to eternal success, etc.. • Then casually asked for 40% of my company. • When... 1 0 replies
What is the best way to continue after your Startup is live. (i will not promote) Hey Guys (I will not promote) I have started a small Startup for a crypto project . In simple terms your Crypto wallet can be more than a wallet ... rather it can be like your persona or public Figure on blockchain. Users can type your wallet address and see your Avatar figure .. The avatar grows as your wallet Does and people can like, share, your wallet progress.. Also you can tweet or post what you have in mind.. so its like twitter or facebook but you use... 1 0 replies
What is the best way to continue after your Startup is live. (I will not promote) Hey guys . I have started a small Startup for a crypto project . In simple terms your Crypto wallet can be more than a wallet ... rather it can be like your persona or public Figure on blockchain. Users can type your wallet address and see your Avatar figure .. The avatar grows as your wallet Does and people can like, share, your wallet progress.. Also you can tweet or post what you have in mind.. so its like twitter or facebook but you use your crypto wallet... 2 0 replies
Hey, what's wrong? *This is* /r/startups *emotional support thread. There will be no problem-solving here, no judgement, no networking, no advice. We're here to be heard, be understood, and be told that it'll be okay, that whatever happens, we care. Still, be tactful and classy in how you vent your feelings and share your frustrations. Act in a mature manner. This is meant to be a safe place to support emotional and physical health and there is a zero tolerance policy in effect. Be kind. Please report any conduct that is in... 4 0 replies
What criteria should a B2B Saas startup meet to sell (be acquired) for 5-10x ARR? i will not promote I'm exploring the factors that influence a startup's valuation, specifically aiming for a sale at 10x Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR). I'm curious about the key criteria that potential acquirers or investors look for when valuing a startup at this multiple. 1. Are there specific industries where a 10x ARR multiple is more common? For example, SaaS, fintech, or e-commerce? 2. What kind of growth rates (monthly or annually) are typically required to justify a 10x ARR valuation? 3. Is profitability a must, or can high-growth, pre-profit startups also command... 2 0 replies
SaaS Founders: What Tools Do You Use to Grow Your Business? “I Will Not promote” I’m currently in the development stage of my SaaS and looking for advice on the best tools to help with growth. There are so many options out there, and I’d love to hear from those who have been through this journey. What tools have made the biggest impact on your SaaS growth? Whether it’s for marketing, analytics, customer engagement, or something else entirely—I’d love to know what’s worked (or what hasn’t). If you had to start over, what tools would be must-haves from day one? Looking forward to your... 4 7 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... 5 1 replies
US Citizen Needed as Principal Signer for foreign owned LLC (Payment Gateway Contract) - (I will not promote) Hi all, I have recently set up a US LLC as a foreign owner. I've been having trouble setting up an account with a foreign EIN or even ITIN alone. Most payment gateways I've spoken to (30+) require a US signer on the merchant account contract (requirement from the underlying merchant bank). This person does not need to have an ownership or even operational role in the day-to-day responsibilities of the company/LLC. Has anyone ever faced the same situation? If so, how did you go about it? Otherwise, does... 2 2 replies
Normal or Red Flag when Asked to Remove items in your NDA “I will not promote” Someone I got connected with is asking for sections in Legal Remedy to be removed from my NDA before signing, specifically "The Recipient hereby waives any requirement for the posting of any bond or other security in connection with the obtaining of any injunctive or other equitable relief. The prevailing Person or Party in any such litigation shall be entitled to payment of its legal fees and disbursements, court costs and other expenses of enforcing, defending or otherwise protecting its interest hereunder. The Recipient shall indemnify and save harmless... 1 1 replies
B2B non-technical cofounder has trouble finding first customers and getting first sales. I will not promote Been working with a non-technical founder for about a year. They previously built an MVP with another technical guy, found one b2b customers but lost them because they over commited to the scope of work. Another issue with the mvp was that it heavily relied on data, which was not available at the time. Now with cheaper LLMs, it's more accessible and cheaper to scrape. Since joining him, I have rebuilt the MVP with better data, and built about 5 figma prototypes from the pain points I gathered from... 5 0 replies
i will not promote- Looking for Technical co-founder/s Looking for technical co-founder for mobile social ai app, in an untapped industry targeting demographics of college students, and straight up BEER DRINKERS. Looking to partner with a full stack developer, and a UXUI designer. Please feel free to PM me so we can get this show on the road. #unicorn. 5 2 replies
The Freshest Spices in the World. Business Idea. Am I crazy? I will not promote. TL DR; I am starting business importing the freshest spices ever into the USA. I am not sure if I will have a market for this boutique and specialty offering. Can you give me some input? I have had this idea for a while (after having worked in the natural food space for about a decade) -- here it is in a nutshell: The one dirty secret about the spice and botanical supply industry is that basically every single spice you will find on the store shelves or in... 4 1 replies
Any Advice on Funding? (i will not promote) H ey everyone! I’m a student working on an app that I truly believe has potential, but I need around $150 to cover the App Store submission fee and purchase necessary APIs. I’ve already put in a lot of work, and I’m confident in the idea, but as a student, I’m a bit tight on funds for this final step. Does anyone know where I can find small investments, grants, or other resources for this kind of thing? I’ve looked into crowdfunding, but it feels like overkill for such... 4 0 replies
Sports Betting Analytics Dashboard (I will not promote) Hey everyone, I’ve been diving deep into sports betting analytics, and I wanted to share a project I’m working on. I’m building a sports betting dashboard + Discord community focused on using data and probability to make smarter bets. The Idea I’ve always believed that betting shouldn’t just be about gut feelings—it should be data-driven. So I’m working on a dashboard that tracks trends, market movement, player stats, and game probabilities to help identify value picks. The goal is to take the guesswork out of betting and approach it... 5 1 replies
I will make a website for your startup for free (I will not promote) Hi, I hope this will not be considered promoting because all I want is help some startups. I am an aspiring digital product designer and webflow developer. Since I cannot find my first client or getting paid ridiculously little I rather be working for free for an interesting start up that needs a website. All I ask is to have enough creative freedom. So if you need one of that websites with interaction and beautiful animations for the landing page contact me and I will be happy to collaborate... 1 0 replies
How to get customer before building? I will not promote. Lots of mixed confusing advice out there. Build, they will come, get customer first and then build, just build MVP, just MVP is not enough, or just become a copy cat cuz you just want a small company and not 1B company, etc. In my experience, selling is hardest. You become just another spammer in the emails, LinkedIn, phone, when you reach out to people. So how did you find your idea and validated it? I have experience in few industries, but I always had hard time coming up... 3 2 replies
Penetration Testing Startup. ( I will Not Promote) working on my start up currently, looking to reach out and see if any others who have had success in my shoes getting traction for their cyber company. Currently, I'm offering a percentage of all referrals of the job, as well as offering a free assessment if no vulnerabilities are discovered. I will not promote. thanks again! 4 0 replies
Thinking About Building an App for Couples... Would You Use It? (i will not promote) Hey everyone, So, I’ve been kicking around this idea for an app to help couples (new or long-term) connect better and work on their relationships. I know there are already a few apps out there, but I feel like there’s still room for something that really hits the mark. Here’s what I’m thinking so far (but honestly, I’m just spitballing): * **Daily Little Things**: Tiny prompts or actions to help couples stay connected, like sending a quick voice note or sharing something you appreciate about your partner. * **Love... 3 0 replies
Advice needed for equipment financing ( I will not promote) Hi all, I need advice We’re trying to figure out the best way to finance equipment for a hardware-heavy business, but we don’t have an established credit history yet. Traditional loans are tough to secure, and leasing options often require strong financials upfront. Has anyone found creative ways to get equipment without huge upfront costs? Maybe through partnerships, revenue-based financing, shared infrastructure, or other unconventional strategies? Would love to hear from those who’ve tackled this challenge! 5 1 replies
