RE : Looking for a Developer hire Hi Everyone, Greeting from NYC, NY. I have a project I have been doing a lot market research on healthcare in US. I have been in US for more than 6 years but still healthcare feels confusing to me for all the right reasons. I have identified a problem statement which I am working on and need some help on the development side. A bit introduction about myself :- I currently work at a MAANG company with experience of more than 4 years in Data science/ BI/ Analytics. I... 1 1 replies
Narcissistic cofounder experiences? What’s been your experience with narcissistic cofounders? I’m doing some research to help founders avoid the signs and traps. I’d like to be clear and acknowledge that the term “narcissist” gets thrown around a lot. There’s a difference between the full blown personality disorder and narcissistic personality traits. That many have. Some would argue you have to be a bit of a narcissist to be successful in business. I’m talking about traits like insecurity, control, inability or refusal to experience shame. A grandiose sense of self that leads to... 1 6 replies
made my first indie hacking dollars 🥳🥳🥳 project #1: spent 6 months merely building it, made $0, inactive now. not sure if i'll ever come back to it. project #2, blurs: spent \~4 weeks from zero to launch, made my first indie hacking dollars with it (barely below $100 - nothing fancy) just wanted to share the only thing they went good for me this year. everything else sucked. let's hope 2025 treats all of us better. merry xmas y'all 🌲🌲🌲 2 9 replies
Looking for Feasibility of Phone Call to Text API I have an idea for an app, but am trying to understand the feasibility of it. The basic needs are for an API to call a user, the API says a few prompts (3-5) and the user responds for about 10-15 minutes. The software records, transcribes and saves the voice data. For these functionalities we need the cost to be as low as possible, and ideally under $10-15/month per user to achieve profit and feasibility. What APIs would you recommend that provide low cost and are good to use.... 1 2 replies
What drives you to create a post like "how I get $X ARR"/"how I raised to $X in Y time"? I understand people who create posts to ask something—they need advice, insights, or to gain karma. But what about those of you who have already achieved success? What is your motivation for creating such posts? Is it to build a community, look for partnerships, or something else? The purpose of this post is to help these like me understand what else I could gain from Reddit that I might be missing. 4 2 replies
Free DevOps and infrastructure advice Hey captains and builders. I decided to dedicate 2025 to my own startup. I spent last 17years helping companies to build their own efficient infrastructure and SDLC. Right now I am devOps in one of automotive trending companies. I decided to start my journey building network here and share experience that I collected thru the years. While I am on NY and Christmas vacation feel free to AMA or DM. Need advice regarding ci/cd, k8s, deployment, building, anything? I'll share my feedback and thoughts. As it's completely free the... 3 1 replies
How to validate your idea step-by-step without overthinking it I've seen a lot of people in the community (myself included) struggle with figuring out *how* to validate their ideas effectively while avoiding analysis paralysis caused by conflicting advice (e.g., "Start with a landing page," "Talk to people," "Build an MVP YESTERDAY..."). After doing research and piecing together actionable steps, I've created a simple outline to sequence idea validation for bootstrapped SaaS projects (or honestly, any kind of startup). This is especially helpful if you're trying to figure out the **right order** for approaching things like collecting feedback, determining demand, and building your... 5 2 replies
My 2025 Entrepreneur Reading List Hi everyone, This year, I’m focusing on personal growth as an entrepreneur, and reading is a big part of that. Here are some books I’m excited to dive into: The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Zero to One by Peter Thiel Atomic Habits by James Clear The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz Shoe Dog by Phil Knight Start with Why by Simon Sinek The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss Have you read any of these? Any other recommendations? Let’s make 2025 a year of learning, growth,... 4 8 replies
Most Startups Don’t Fail Because the Product’s Bad—It’s Because No One Notices Let’s be honest. Building something great is hard, but getting people to care? That’s the real problem. Here’s why marketing feels impossible for startups: # 1. No One Knows You Exist If people don’t know about you, they can’t buy from you. Simple as that. Big brands have all the attention, and you’re starting from scratch. # 2. Too Many Options Social media, ads, SEO, email—it’s overwhelming. Most startups don’t have the time or money to try everything, and picking the wrong one can waste both. # 3. Nobody... 1 0 replies
What is the biggest challenge in Leads Generation? Our team started a small business several months ago and has already acquired several local clients.We plan to upgrade our entire lead generation strategy to attract more potential clients and sell our SaaS to them. Before we start working on it, I’m wondering what the biggest challenge in lead generation has been for you and how you figured it out? thank your for your sharing! 3 0 replies
Non Technical Cofounder does no work. My friend and I decided to create a startup a few months ago. I was supposed to be the technical cofounder and he was supposed to be the non technical cofounder. He has 2 other pretty successful businesses but these businesses are in a completely different industry than tech. They are more centered around direct to consumer products rather than a B2B Saas tool that we are trying to create. Before we really got into it he told me that he didn’t have much time on top of his... 4 2 replies
Struggling to manually do the marketing part of my startup As an early-stage founder, I’m manually handling all the outreach for my startup. This means every day for hours: I write personalized DMs to people on X and LinkedIn, carefully tailoring each message. Then there’s the email outreach - finding leads that'll be a good fit, researching them, and crafting personalized emails from scratch. It’s exhausting and takes up so much time! I know there are tools that could automate parts of this, but most are pricey, and as a bootstrapped startup, every dollar counts. Anyone else in the... 1 1 replies
Startup Infrastructure First let's establish the tech stack: * Frontend: React * Backend: Node / Express / Supabase ( auth + db ) * Domain: Registered in Cloudflare Second why this post: While I know I could just throwing my projects into AWS without much consideration I would prefer to take an approach that meets these three criteria: **Simple:** While I could spend the next 1-4 weeks diving into how dev ops should be done and how to securely deploy my services in a way that won't bankrupt me if I... 3 1 replies
Planning to start a community of 4 AM Risers & Builders For the past month, I've been waking up at 4 AM, and it's completely transformed my life. The peace, productivity, and personal growth I've experienced have been incredible. Now, I want to build a community of dedicated 4 AM risers who can support and inspire each other. * Daily check-ins at 4:30 AM to keep each other accountable * Weekly goal-setting sessions to maintain momentum * A space to share victories, challenges, and growth experiences * Tips and strategies for maximizing those precious early morning hours **Why 4 AM?**... 3 5 replies
𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: 𝐀 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 As 2024 ends, I’ve been reflecting on the year. It’s been a year of many firsts - some exciting, some tough, and all of them unforgettable. 💡 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐩 : At the start of the year, I was running an agency. Life was comfortable, but I wanted more. I had an idea for Vizio - a tool to help content teams/Video Editors/Creators . It was just a scribble in my notebook back then. For the first time, I decided to take the leap and turn that scribble into something real.... 13 0 replies
How much money do you need in your start up? How are you guys looking at costs / expenses in terms of what you need to operate at a minimum level versus what's needed to take your product to the next level? Do you already know if $50k or $100k can make a big difference in your success? Looking for some productive conversations around finances. Thanks 3 8 replies
Desperate to join a group of people who are serious about ideas and execution Hi everyone, This is a bit about my background first. I've worked as a core member of a startup where I wore many hats and learnt a lot about product development, building team and understanding users. I worked for more than 3 years and my interest for building a startup reached to a point where I couldn't handle a job. I left my job around 4 months ago. I started learning development and building my profile on X. I'm meeting amazing people, discussing and learning. But my hunger for... 2 1 replies
[Hiring/Seeking/Offering] Jobs / Co-Founders Weekly Thread # [Hiring/Seeking/Offering] Jobs / Co-Founders Weekly Thread This is an experiment. We see there is a demand from the community to: * Find Co-Founders * Hiring / Seeking Jobs * Offering Your Skillset / Looking for Talent # Please use the following template: * \*\*\[SEEKING / HIRING / OFFERING\]\*\* (Choose one) * \*\*\[COFOUNDER / JOB / OFFER\]\*\* (Choose one) * Company Name: (Optional) * Pitch: * Preferred Contact Method(s): * Link: (Optional) ## All Other Subreddit Rules Still Apply We understand there will be mild self promotion involved with... 2 1 replies
Social media strategy for B2B SaaS businesses Hey. I'm about to launch my app after 4 months of hard work and thinking of going hardcore on organic reach, X, and LinkedIn. I plan to undulate between marketing and development, 1 on marketing and 1 week on development. Schedule the marketing for 2-3 weeks at the time. I want to ask people who have managed to bootstrap a business with organic reach... How does your schedule look? How many posts do you do a week? Do you have a newsletter? What's the conversion difference between your newsletter... 4 0 replies
Looking for a Decent (and Free) AI-Powered Slide Generator for Startup Decks Hi everyone, I'm on the lookout for a solid AI-powered tool to help generate slides for a startup pitch deck. My ideal tool would be: 1. **Decent quality** – Produces professional-looking slides. 2. **Reasonably priced (preferably free)** – I'm currently bootstrapping and trying to keep costs low. 3. **Customizable** – Allows me to tweak the content and design to fit my brand. I would greatly appreciate any recommendations from fellow founders or startups. Bonus points if you've personally used it and can share your experience. Thanks in advance! 🚀... 2 10 replies
