Quiero aprender sobre SaaS o startups y conseguir experiencia real. ¿Alguien me da una oportunidad? (i will not promote) Tengo 18 años y estoy obsesionado con el mundo del emprendimiento digital. Me interesa especialmente SaaS o cualquier negocio digital porque veo que es uno de los modelos más escalables y con mayor potencial en Internet. Leo mucho sobre negocios, modelos de crecimiento y startups, pero sé que la teoría no es suficiente. Necesito experiencia real antes de lanzar mi propia empresa. Quiero aprender directamente de quienes ya están construyendo algo en este sector. Si tienes un negocio de SaaS o en internet o trabajas en uno, me encantaría... 5 0 replies
Is the bar for Series A higher than it used to be? I will not promote For those who have been through (or are currently raising) a Series A, do you feel the expectations have shifted? It seems like investors are looking for more traction, much faster compared to a few years ago. Is this just a market cycle? The influence of AI? or has the standard permanently changed? Curious to hear your experiences and thoughts! 2 4 replies
Hey, is FiveM a good place to find web dev for a semi large project. I will not promote Hi, im starting a startup and i need web dev(s), and i was wondering would fivem be good place to find a web dev for a semi large project. Im looking for a web dev in fivem because i cant go wirh a web developer company or even local freelancers because i am working with limited capital. I would appreciate if anyone in a similar situation shared their experience in a similar situation and or any recommendations. The project in question is a food ordering platform. Thanks alot in... 1 0 replies
Looking for a product engineer [I will not promote] We are an early stage startup, focused on building a product in social space. If you like playing with cutting edge technologies, a technical problem solver, a go-getter and want to build something which will have a life changing impact on many people, do reach out. Skillset required (not limited to): ✅ 5+ years of experience in full-stack & AI development. ✅ Tech Stack: Node.js, React.js, Next.js, Python (AI/ML), PostgreSQL, Firebase. ✅ Experience with real-time systems (WebSockets, WebRTC, Firebase). ✅ Built AI-driven features (recommendations, chatbots, face recognition). ✅ Knowledge... 7 0 replies
Rapid MVP Build for an AI Startup Founder – A Case Study | I will not promote Hey r/startups, I wanted to share a case study from an early project that might resonate with founders in the MVP-building phase. A former Data Scientist at Coinbase—one of our very first US clients—approached us with a bold vision: build an AI-powered tool that automatically collects, organizes, and documents his work. Despite facing severe financial challenges (he even had to sell his car to keep his startup afloat), his determination to innovate was unwavering. **Our Achievements:** * **Speed:** We delivered the MVP in just **3 weeks** and had it fully demo-ready by... 2 0 replies
Tomorrow, I Will Start My First Experience at a Startup. Can You Give Me Some Advice? (I will not promote) Hi there, Two weeks ago, I created a post asking how I could break into a startup through marketing. Through that post, I was contacted by four founders, and I’m starting tomorrow on a trial basis with a US startup. I’ll be working in marketing and will be the first person hired specifically for this role. This is a big deal for me because I’m from Portugal, where opportunities are scarce, especially in São Miguel, Azores, where I’m located. I would like advice from people who have worked in... 5 0 replies
« What if I build my own tool… ?» - ( I will not promote ) A few months ago, I had a brilliant idea. “What if I built a tool that actually solved my content chaos instead of adding to it?” Simple, right? Yeah, I thought so too. See, I manage content across multiple sites, and every so-called “AI-powered content tool” I tried was either a glorified Google scraper in disguise or a productivity black hole that required more babysitting than an actual intern. I didn’t want an AI that thinks for me—I wanted something that would let me be the damn boss of... 5 0 replies
7 Months Without a Job, Building My Own Path 🚀(I just want to vent so I will not Promote) It’s been 7 months since I left employment, determined to crack something of my own. The first 3 months were about exploration—multiple ideas, countless iterations, and a lot of soul-searching. Then, I met my co-founders, and my tool started taking shape in November. Fast forward to today, and it’s been a month since our launch. We’re working relentlessly, pushing boundaries every day. But let’s talk about the other side of the journey—the part people don’t usually share: 😞 The demotivation when things don’t move as fast as you hoped.... 1 1 replies
Cofounder wants to use company funding for O1 Visa I will not promote Cofounder wants to use company money for Visa I'm not sure what the process is so just looking for insights. My cofounder wants to use part of the funding that we received to sponsor his O1 visa. It will take a few tens of thousands of dollars. I'm a US citizen and not in the same boat. It doesn't feel fair to me giving a large chunk of our company funding to him while I don't get anything. Is it fair to take the same amount for myself as... 3 8 replies
How to Frame a Fund Request Without Salaries ? [i will not promote] I received this email regarding a funding opportunity: " Please consider following points for final screening: * Prepare your fund request within the policy threshold which is INR 10.00 Lakh in tabular format strictly. * Avoid all HR Cost like salaries, hiring of interns, Administration, Asset Creation, Working Capital like heads in fund ask. " The challenge? My software startup's biggest expense is **developer salaries**! Since direct HR costs are excluded, how can I structure my request while still covering critical expenses for product development? Some ideas I have: * **Consulting & professional... 4 0 replies
Would This SEO Offer Make Sense for Startups? I will not promote. What’s up, r/startups, I run an SEO business, and I’ve spent the last year refining our offer based on real client feedback. Now, I want to see if this would actually make sense for startups looking to grow through organic traffic. Who We Help If your startup has a website, we can help. Whether you’re a SaaS, marketplace, DTC brand, or any other online business, we help you get steady, organic traffic without relying on paid ads. How We Get Results ✅ Content Creation – 50 SEO-optimized articles per... 4 1 replies
I just got both foxvalleyai.com and foxvalley.ai - which one should I use as my primary domain? [I will not promote] I keep reading conflicting blogs on the subject. Some say use the .com as it's the gold standard, then others say use the .ai, but only if you're company is AI focused. Yes, the business will be 100% focused on AI. Also, the .ai makes the domain shorter and, in my opinion, easier to read and say. What do you guys think? I will not promote and this is not a promotion. Neither URL is of use yet. 1 4 replies
Startup Founders: What's Your Secret to Building a Strong Waitlist? (B2B SaaS for SMBs). I will not Promote Hey r/startups! I'm building a SaaS solution for small and medium-sized businesses in the US, and we're currently in alpha. While we're making good progress with the product, I'm looking to create momentum and build a strong waitlist of potential users before our beta launch. I'd love to hear from founders who've successfully built waitlists, particularly in the B2B/SMB space. What strategies worked for you? Some specific questions: * Did you use referral systems or early-bird incentives? * Which marketing channels proved most effective for reaching SMB decision-makers? *... 2 0 replies
Anyone have experience shipping standalone desktop software to consumers? Is consumer concern about viruses a real showstopper? (I will not promote) I’m curious how consumers in 2025 approach downloading Windows or Mac software, especially regarding virus concerns. It’s a tricky area, considering how skeptical people can be about anything that isn’t from a major brand. I have a broad software engineering background (including cybersecurity and kernel work), so I’m personally wary of random downloads, but what about average users? I was surprised to learn I have friends who seem perfectly fine downloading questionable software without a second thought. My assumption was that consumer worries remain high when the developer isn’t... 3 1 replies
Do VCs invest in companies doing the same thing? (I will not promote) So I have an investor meeting next week and the venture I’m building is very similar to one of this VCs existing portfolio companies who they just invested in. However, the one we’re building is more defendable, scalable, has more revenue angles and ultimately does a better job of solving the problem at hand than their portfolio company. I have two main concerns: A.) This meeting with the fund is instead an information fishing exercise from them to gain more information on their portfolio competitor. B.) They feed information... 4 6 replies
Rip apart my TAM - How I designed my "Market" slide for my pitch deck (I will not promote) This has taken me a while but It think I've finished up my TAM analysis and wanted some feedback. First the Total Addressable Market (TAM). My product is focused on YouTube/TikTok creators. I won't go into it more than that because "I will not promote" but that should be enough for what we need. Right now there are: YouTube Creators: 65M TikTok Creators: 1.5M ... according to SocialBlade Now assuming my ARPU is $29.95 this would yield: $23.9B The issue is that this is for 2025. I need to... 1 3 replies
CSM at 40's (I will not promote) After a check up of my competencies with CharGPT, it turns out I'm a good fit for a position in Customer Success, or Onboarding. As I'm driven by people and satisfaction. I'm a digital native. Entrepreneur and tech enthusiast. But I'm almost 40's and never really work in a startup environment. The closest was a VR production company I founded, where we work in a agile and scrum workflow. What advices can you give me to get a job in such a position ? Can I share a resume... 2 1 replies
Looking for Advisors - Ethical AI (I will not promote) I am working on a new AI-driven solution that addresses digital copyright challenges and content protection. I am looking for advisors with expertise in intellectual property law and media executives to guide this initiative. I bring extensive AI and enterprise experience, having led projects in privacy-preserving technologies. This is not a funding or development request; I am purely looking for strategic collaboration. If you or someone you know has expertise in this area and is interested, I’d love to connect. 2 0 replies
How realistic is it to launch an MVP in the US that only supports Android (I will not promote) I am part owner in a start up that is a B2B SaaS company and the software has a mobile app. My business partner wants to launch MVP on only android devices and I want to launch with both android and IOS. As a side note our mobile is a hybrid app so it essentially one code base for IOS and Android and it is all through a webview. The problem is that my partner (who is the software engineer) is saying that finishing the mobile app would be... 5 0 replies
[i will not promote] Developing an innovation without the necessary technical skills Hello everyone, I need your advice. I have an innovative idea that I would like to develop. However, this requires technical skills that I do not have. What do you advise me to do? Should I partner with a company in this sector in order to realize this idea. Should I take certain precautions? Thank you in advance for your help. 3 0 replies
