Getting clients for the software company We are planning to start a software service-based company as a startup. Initially, we tried acquiring clients through freelancing platforms such as Fiverr and Upwork. While we managed to secure two clients and successfully completed their projects, we have struggled to find long-term clients for our startup. Clients on freelancing platforms often have a short-term vision and tend to seek low-budget services. How can we attract premium, long-term clients for our business? What strategies would you recommend for our company, and do you have any suggestions or advice? Our... 5 1 replies
Blast This App Idea: Reviews by Locals Only Hey everybody, I’m thinking of an app where only locals can review restaurants in their hometown. The idea is to help visitors find spots truly loved by residents, skipping tourist traps. The catch: reviews would be limited to verified locals (using location or other non-intrusive methods). Do you think this idea has potential, or is it doomed? What problems do you see—too niche, hard to verify, or just unnecessary? Feel free to tear it apart; I’d love your honest feedback. Thanks! 2 10 replies
Idea Validation Hey guys! I’m working on an app idea where users can post everyday decisions (like choosing an outfit, picking a design, or deciding where to eat) and get real-time feedback from the community. You can create quick polls, and people vote or comment instantly. The goal is to make decision-making faster and more social. Key Features: • Instant Polls: Post your decision and get live votes from others. • Expert Feedback: Option to get advice from professionals in specific fields. • Categories: Focus on fashion, food, design, travel, etc.... 4 5 replies
Need legal advise and guidance for my startup I’ve been developing my startup for the past few years and now that I’m close on bringing a technical co founder on board and incorporating a Delaware C Corp. I need help figuring out all the legal stuff so I don’t get f*d along the road with any loophole etc. Need help creating contracts, vesting periods, SAFE for the people I’m bringing on board co founder, future employees and VCs/angels, IP protection and things that I might not be aware of. Where, how do I start? If you know... 1 7 replies
Cofounder randomly deciding to go part time when he was supposed to commit To set some context, me and my cofounder started a company in June 2024. I was responsible for the technical development and he handles the business part of it. We each own roughly the same stake. I was working on the idea full time and he was working part time since he was still working. He dropped his resignation letter in sept but work demanded him to work for another 3 months due to an employment clause before he was relieved - This was all fine with me since... 5 10 replies
True unfair advantage for startup I’ve a question - every startup founder (especially deep Tech) needs an unfair advantage to have a shot at success in fairly competitive or capital intensive areas: However I can’t think of true advantages except the following: 1. Extreme high skill in something very technical - however this often means you’re very niche 2. High network of friends and family and connections who will pick up your phone - and this means you don’t need VC money Things like Brand, network effect or just any tech only become real... 1 10 replies
Looking for Recommendations: Best Job Boards in LATAM Hi, we are a startup looking for an experienced salesperson (closer) to focus on the North American market. We’re hoping to find someone based in LATAM. Are there any local job boards similar to Indeed.com where it might be worth posting the position? Or do you have other suggestions on how to approach this? Thank you! 1 1 replies
How to actually achieve your goals in 2025 Hello everyone, I'd like to do a quick post about how we can drastically improve the chances of achieving our goals in 2025 with these 5 stupid simple tricks/tips/whatever you want to call it. First of all, this is basically all advice from a certain video from Ali Abdaal on Youbute but you may not be familiar with his content so thats why I'm sharing this here. Hope you enjoy. Before we begin there is one thing you have to know. **The difference between people that achieve their goals... 1 0 replies
I'm finally done with the MVP for my dating site! But I'm open to any suggestions or feedback. I still have a lot to work on, including the AI dating companion/coach called Personas. At the moment, doing this project solo, with some suggestions from an engineering friend when it gets really rough. So far though, it's good with the biggest struggles being marketing. I think it'll pick up and snowball as long as I keep focused on increasing the quality and features so that user value keeps increasing. Especially for the free users. Do ya'll have any suggestions for... 3 1 replies
How did you get around suppliers/mfrs wanting to pick and choose whether they think your product is worth their time or not??? Looking to hear what you might have done to get a supplier to listen and make your product. It's been evident for many years that suppliers would love love love to have a cargo ship load of an order. The reality is they still have to prove themselves and their skills. It's already known that they want to work with projects that use materials they already have too. They don't want to hardly lift a finger it seems beyond anything basic and common to them. You cant just approach... 2 0 replies
What’s Your Daily Struggle as a Startup Founder? Let’s Build a Tool for That 🚀 Hey r/startups community, As founders, we wear a thousand hats—juggling everything from product development to marketing, fundraising, and team management. But let’s be honest: there are always those nagging day-to-day challenges that slow us down or just feel *unnecessarily complicated*. I’m curious: **What’s that one recurring problem you face in your daily grind?** * Is there a repetitive task that eats up your time? * A tool or integration you wish existed to streamline your workflow? * An idea you’ve had for solving a problem but don’t have the... 1 2 replies
Reverse engineer 2025. How to plan realistically? Hey everybody. Happy new year, new goals, new plans! 🗺️Story: I’m use to detailed reviewing the year that has past and building a very thorough annual plan according to what I want to archive in the next 12 month 📈 … And then reverse engineer monthly and building a weekly plan from that. ❌ But my problem: ➡️ I’m always overestimating how much I can do in a week. When building things from scratch, it’s hard to know precisely how time it’s gonna take. And this pushes the whole... 3 3 replies
Been in startups for the past 2 years as a non-tech founder: Here's what I learned so far As a non-tech founder, the past two years have been a rollercoaster. Here’s what I’ve learned: ▪️Build in public: Sharing progress, setbacks, and learnings attracts valuable feedback and connections. ▪️User feedback is gold: Talk to users early and often. It’s the only way to build what people actually want. ▪️Collaborate wisely: The “who” matters more than the “what.” A strong cofounder/team makes all the difference. ▪️You don’t need a unique product: A product doesn’t have to be unique and new to succeed. Don't stop building just because something smiliar... 3 1 replies
93yo serial entrepreneur launching "LastMatch" - a dating app for hospice residents. Hey Reddit! 👋 After successfully exiting my previous startups (denture cleaning subscription service and arthritis-friendly NFT marketplace), I'm excited to announce my next disruptive venture in the silver-tech space! The Problem: You know what sucks more than being in hospice? Being in hospice and single! As a 93-year-old founder who's seen it all, I noticed during my weekly bingo sessions that many of my fellow seniors are looking for that special someone to share their remaining journey with. The current dating apps are too focused on "long-term potential" -... 1 1 replies
Only 4% of companies ever earn $1M ARR Let's look at the stats and be honest with ourselves. There are no VC sugar daddies and sugar mamas coming to save us. So we need to starting rely on ourselves, if we want to make it to the other side. There is a proverb that says something like, "if you want to go fast you go by yourself. If you want to go far, you better bring company." It's time to prove to ourselves that we are who we say we are. In 2025, we're going to need... 5 2 replies
How regularly do you ship updates? Hey Founders, I'm a tech founder, and we recently launched a social media app. Right now, our small team is juggling two critical areas: marketing to acquire users and developing new features to retain and engage them. I’m curious about your experiences or insights: - How quickly should we aim to release new features to keep users engaged without overwhelming them? - Are there any best practices for balancing feature development and user acquisition efforts? Would love to hear from other founders or anyone who's been part of a... 5 0 replies
How do startups evolve when two create identical products (just out of coincidence) and both start taking off? This is something that concerns me but maybe it's not as concerning as I thought. When you're focused on a product, and you launch, you want to be the first. This way you have a bigger splash and more people talk about you. However, in reality I'm sure there are situations where two products hit the market and pretty much do the same thing. I guess what you do in this situation is just really focus on the customer and try to carve out a niche? Like they do... 5 5 replies
How to sell digital products(templates) on etsy?what kind?experienced people dm I'm a school student and want to earn income online.I have an old pc to run basic programs in web so stuff like editing can't be done except canva.I heard some of the people here are expert in getting online clients. I'm kinda good at canva. Can people with experience on online business similar to selling digital products like notion and canvas templates walk me through. I need a guide on how to start and succeed in this online business of selling digital products on etsy,gumroad of whatever it... 1 0 replies
Just read the YC Guide to Co-Founder matching - seems like I made all mistakes in the world Long story short - I've got a consultancy business that I've been working on since 2021, slowly getting attention and trying to scale up. So far, everything happened organically, and I've invested zero dollars in growth. But I'm like really bad at sales. I once sold a brand new 500 quid bike for 25, to give you an illustration. Thought it would be a good idea to find someone experienced, and share a big chunk of the company, to get things going. I filled out the form on Y... 4 0 replies
At what point did you believe that your startup WILL make it? Just curious, I’m building software that’s growing every day, and part of me feels like this is it. But I’m trying to stay grounded and not get ahead of myself. For those of you who’ve been here, when did you know your startup would actually succeed? Was it a specific milestone, feedback, or just a gut feeling? Would love to hear your experiences to keep things in perspective. 1 1 replies
