What’s your experience with fully online banking services for your startup ? I’m signing up for an online banking service like Wise, Chime, Revolut, Monzo, Starling etc. for my startup’s business account but I’m not sure what I should be looking for. Does anyone have any experience with them ? Can I still sign up for Stripe with them ? What’s their customer service like ? Any advice or experience is welcome. 1 5 replies
Community Network I have been toying with an idea for building an app with multi brand loyalty points. Currently I have a team of 4 noob devs that I studied with building out the MVP for a Hackathon. I'm curious if someone on here has experience in this sort of field and what advice you'd give for a first timer while building this out. For context, I have 6 years experience running a local small digital services business in the community I'm targetting for initial testing and have only recently learnt... 1 1 replies
A few things you must know before doing a startup - straight from own experience I’ve been through it all: failing with a twitter-like fanfiction platform, a peer-to-peer learning app whihc would help students earn from their expertise, and now building a SaaS startup, which is finally showing success! My biggest lessons for new/aspiring founders: 1. Progress over perfection: Don't obsess over getting everything right. Launching imperfectly beats waiting for perfection (that never comes) EVERY SINGLE TIME, if you're ready to pivot or iterate based on user feedback 🤌 2. Talk to users ASAP: The moment your MVP is ready - or close to... 3 8 replies
Startup founders, what do you look for when recruiting devs Computer Science major here from Toronto. I've been working as a developer part time for startups since 2023 and I'm wondering what startup founders look for when recruiting. Is it experience developers or junior devs as well? And what skills would wow you? What's your recruiting process like? 1 15 replies
How did you reach out to start up for engineering opportunities? Hi everyone. This is my first time posting in this sub. I got my bachelors degree in biomedical engr and am looking for full time engr roles now. I graduated 8 months ago and am working for a engr consulting firm doing validation work for about 4-5 months. I don’t like my work and my team much. It’s a small company so I can’t switch roles either. I’ve been looking for opportunities in medical device industry and biotech but am having trouble figuring out how to get in touch... 5 1 replies
Seeking Advice: Should I Reach Out to My Previous CEO or Wait to Grow Organically? I'm a first-time app founder navigating uncharted waters and could use some advice. Here's a bit of backstory: I previously ran an online influencing/media startup that grew to over 1 million followers before it eventually fizzled out. Afterward, I joined a small startup as one of the first hires and got to witness the early-stage growth journey firsthand. That experience was invaluable. Now, I've built an app—an anonymous platform for kindness-focused Q&A—and I'm at a crossroads. I’m trying to figure out the best approach for funding and growth: 1.... 1 6 replies
Looking for Cofounder I've been a programmer for 5 years and have technical knowledge in web development, what happens is that I don't have active ideas to undertake, I'm looking for opportunities to gain experience, leverage business and consequently grow financially. My idea is to develop ideas and become a technical reference for a startup. I am willing to dedicate my time to the project, based on the return it provides me as well. I'm open to suggestions and opportunities 🙌🏼 2025 is ours 🚀 5 10 replies
Starting a Sales Agency in 2025 Happy New Year everyone. I hope 2025 is good to you. I am starting a Sales Agency and I wanted to post here on a weekly basis to share my progress, get some ideas and keep me honest. I have sales experience in financial services, telecoms and insurance but I know the field can humble you if you don’t get abreast of current trends and methodologies. I may have some experience but this is the first time I am venturing out on my own and thus, it’s a bit... 2 4 replies
Would You Buy Yourself a Custom Kick? Hey r/startup, It’s been a few weeks since I launched my website, customkicks dot ca, and I’ve been hard at work making improvements, many of which were inspired by feedback from the Reddit community. For the most part, I’m really happy with how the site is shaping up, but I still have some goals I’m working toward: * Building Social Proof: I’m trying to add reviews and feature happy customers wearing their very own custom kicks. * Expanding Inventory: My focus right now is to add more unique designs... 4 1 replies
Looking for co-founder Hi guys, I’ve got a concept and project proposal for an AI employee Saas with multiple integrations. I’ve sourced a software startup to build and maintain the tech. Looking to see if anyone would be interested in joining us, pm if you would like more details. 4 1 replies
Abandoning Outbound We shut down our Outbound sales efforts completely. Killed email outreach, social media outreach, killed ads and removed our chat bot. I tested a lot of the lead gen tools, lots of it was bad data.. Looked at the leads and effort we had to invest …Just wasn’t worth it. ROI wasn’t there. Guess what happened after we shut it all down… ? Nothing. Out site traffic dipped after shutting off AdWords, but our bounce rate improved. Instead, we focused on Value-Driven marketing, case studies and giving away value…All... 1 4 replies
Building Mycotopia: A Sustainable Urban Farming Startup in Geneva 🌱🍄 Hello startup community! I'm in the process of launching Mycotopia, an urban mushroom farm dedicated to sustainability and local produce. As we prepare for our official launch on April 1, 2025, we're focusing on community building and outreach. 🌟 Instagram: @mycotopia_geneva for a behind-the-scenes look at our startup journey. 🌱 Reddit Community: Mycotopia Club to engage with others interested in startups and sustainable agriculture. I'd love to hear your thoughts and any tips on navigating the startup landscape! 3 0 replies
How to find investors for a vending machine business idea I have a unique vending machine business idea. I am quite confident that it will work and get popular. But, I still need to figure out regulations, pricing and profitability. Keeping that aside, getting these vending machines will be costly. I don't have any capital to get them. What is the best way to find funding for my idea? The business model will require setting up kiosks at apartment complexes. Location is Florida, US. Thank you for your input. 3 1 replies
How to Decide If an Idea Is Worth Pursuing? How do you decide if an idea is worth pursuing? Most of the ideas I've come up with so far have barely been tested because the biggest factor stopping me is often the fact that similar ideas have already been implemented. Even though I do things like market research to better understand my ideas, I usually give up on pursuing them for this reason and start thinking about new ones. 2 0 replies
In 2025, work your ass off Regardless of your age, and especially if you don’t have kids yet, you have zero excuses today to not start on your project. Stop wasting time with streaming services - in fact, cancel your subscriptions until you reach PMF. Stop playing video games - you’re a grown up now. Use that time to build and learn. Unwind by working more. Stop procrastinating - I’ve seen a recent post here on Reddit and the OP has such a long list of books to read on how to start a product.... 4 2 replies
Better startup to pursue: how to pick I’ve identified two reasonably big problems to solve for my next venture. How to pick one? Option 1. I’ve strong Founder Market fit and is a pain point I have everyday. But the market structure is difficult. There are likely significant headwinds in stakeholders who would push back including regulators. Solution requires hardware plus software Option 2. Definitely a more immediate pressing problem from what I’ve read and more of an easier AI / software only solution but in an area where I don’t have significant founder background. I’ll... 2 2 replies
I have launched my app for restaurants in mexico guys, i truly don't know where to lead my steps next, as i want to get some leads, but i am a one man show with few resources, so, what would you guys do? i have been working in making a digital menu oriented to make digital menus thinked and designed for mobile devices without dowloading nothing, but i do not know how to increase my effectivity capting leads, i am more in the engineering than in the sales field. 2 3 replies
Technical Founder's Journey: Got Played, Learned Hard Lessons [Need Advice] Hi, Need to share a recent experience and get your thoughts on next steps. **Quick Background:** Started in game dev, built it into enterprise tech. Created visualization platforms for automotive companies, then expanded into AR/VR/XR solutions. Recently moved into AI/ML space with 8 successful enterprise projects. **The Mess Up:** Was developing new AI/ML products when what seemed like a perfect deal came through: * One company offering development resources and sales * Another bringing investment Long story short: * Wasted 8 months * Middle company blocked direct investor communication... 4 1 replies
After building an AI Co-founder to solve my startup struggles, I realized we might be onto something bigger. What problems would you want YOUR AI Co-founder to solve? A few days ago, I shared my entrepreneurial journey and the endless loop of startup struggles I was facing. The response from the community was overwhelming, and it validated something I had stumbled upon while trying to solve my own problems. In just a matter of days, we've built out the core modules I initially used for myself, deep market research capabilities, automated outreach systems, and competitor analysis. It's surreal to see something born out of personal frustration turning into a tool that others might actually find valuable. But... 2 3 replies
Seeking Co-Founder with Sales & Digital Marketing Expertise for Shopify-Integrated Marketplace (Based in Saudi Arabia) Hello! I’m the founder of a marketplace specifically tailored for Shopify merchants, featuring a native integration with Shopify. The app is live and operational. I’m planning to apply to one of the open VC programs, which requires having a co-founder on board. Therefore, I’m looking for a dynamic and committed co-founder based in **Saudi Arabia** with strong skills in sales and digital marketing to help scale the business and drive growth. **Key Points:** * The co-founder must be ready to join the program immediately upon my startup's acceptance. *... 4 1 replies
