How to set fund raising expectation for seed round - i will not promote I have been following PG's articles for investors and fund raising My understanding is to set up a run way of 1.5 years with 180k cost per person a year; and felt usually for seed would be < 10 people team (with 10 people team it will be about 3M) Not setting to high bc \`\`\` quoting PG's words In fact, a high valuation can be a bad thing. If you take funding at a premoney valuation of $10 million, you won't be selling the company for 20. You'll... 4 0 replies
Manufacturing Startup in India: Are Atal Incubation Centers & Govt Grants Worth Pursuing? I will not promote I'm planning to set up a CNC machine shop in an industrial area and need around 2cr in investment. Been looking into various government support schemes, particularly Atal Incubation Centers (AICs), but want to hear real experiences before proceeding. I wanna know how legit are these gov schemes and all in india. For those who've worked with AICs - what was your actual experience like? Did they provide any meaningful support beyond just mentorship? What's the realistic chance of securing grants/funding through government schemes? How long did the whole... 5 0 replies
South Park commons interview. I will not promote Anyone heard back from SPC for their spring fellowship 2025 program? What other accelerators are accepting applications right now? How is 2025 looking like for tech startups? A lot of new companies popping up lately, what do think could be a moat for all these AI companies building similar products? 2 2 replies
Where to lurk as VC.... "i will not promote" Okay. I started on the start-up side and am now scouting for VC. After the immolation of Twitter, ahem X, I was wondering where startup convos are happening (other than this sub). Genuinely interested in what apps or any suggestions on where to find high-quality potential that may want to seek funding at some point. Please don't pitch/promote on this post. (Mod, is it promoting if I'm just a middleman with no personal stake, just trying to help? Pinky promise.) 4 0 replies
Building a Global Database of Hacker Houses *i will not promote I recently posted about how I was compiling a free directory listing all the hacker houses, founder residencies, and co-living spaces where builders and founders can find their people. Whether it’s a well known space or a new house, I want to include it. i will not promote **V1 is a notion site. I can send link when you comment as this subbreddit keeps banning when I link** **How you can help:** Give brutal (or nice) feedback and drop links to any you know of websites, Twitter threads, anything. Let’s... 4 0 replies
For tech startups is getting acquired much harder than going to zero? I will not promote It seems like for software tech startups, getting acquired doesn’t seem too hard? If that’s the case then a retention package could still be a win for the team. Or am I wrong here and going to zero is just much more likely and even an acquisition is an accomplishment. 1 0 replies
how to reach US investors -I will not promote Looking to raise $50k to scale my fintech startup in Mx. Already profitable, purely to accelerate growth. Any recommendations to reach US angel investors, VC’s that could work given our location? Why US? Because want to expand there in this year -we are 1 hour flight away with Texas 4 0 replies
The Future of Startups and the Dominance of Corporate Giants ( i will not promote) The traditional startup dream—starting small, growing steadily, and eventually becoming a massive, industry-shaping company—is not what it used to be. The landscape has changed dramatically. Today, corporate giants have shifted their focus toward startups and innovative ideas, not just as inspiration but as opportunities for acquisition or direct competition. They’ve learned from past mistakes and now have multiple strategies to minimize their risks while shifting the burden onto entrepreneurs. Instead of taking on the uncertainty of innovation themselves, they let startups do the heavy lifting—developing, testing, and proving new... 5 0 replies
IoT/Smart Device startups (I will not promote) Is launching an IOT or smart device start up any more challenging than a normal SaaS? I was curious to learn about the steps required to launch a product with hardware look like. Are there any permits or certifications needed prior to launching? I was also just very curious about boots strapped IOT or a smart device startup - how does testing and research happen within the scopes of a boot strapped start up, cause I would imagine testing hardware would require a lot more resources. In terms of... 4 3 replies
A problem to find problems. I will not promote. I see a lot of requests in subreddits similar to this. “How do you find a problem to solve” “How to find an idea” This is my own problem as well. I started working on it and offer you to work together. I’m ready to invest $1000 in OpenAI credits for testing. I think it’s indeed a problem to find a problem to solve. There are a lot of builders who love to build stuff and they can’t find the idea. Me as well. So I’ve already built something.... 3 0 replies
The ML-startup paradox: Can't launch without data, can't get data without launching. (I will not promote) i will not promote I'm a high school junior working to develop an ML-based MVP focused on an industry I've been actively involved in for several years. The model needs to be trained on public social media account data and user experiences, but web scraping to get this data violates Instagram and other platform's TOS. My thought is to build a quality dataset before launch rather than releasing an untrained model. I'm considering creating a simple form system where users can submit data about their own accounts and experiences... 4 7 replies
South Park Commons Spring 2025 (I will not promote) Hi, we had applied to SPC spring 2025 cohort which was due for submission on feb 2, has anyone else applied? Have you heard back? Went through a number of past posts on multiple subreddits, seems to be a 3-5 round process which is often not well communicated? For anyone who made it into any of the past cohorts, how was your experience? Would be great if you could share your pre-SPC, during SPC and post SPC experience and what value add do you see they provided. Additionally please... 2 0 replies
1 upvote, 0 comments (I will not promote) TL;DR: As an aspiring founder, are you more scared of launching to complete silence than negative feedback? I'm in the very early stages of my founder journey (honestly, probably still at -1), and this is what my overthinking brain has been circling around: Everyone talks about dealing with negative feedback and criticism when launching. "Get your MVP out there fast!", "Be ready for users to tear it apart!" But what I rarely see discussed is what happens if you launch... and no one cares? Like, you polish your one-liner,... 2 5 replies
How are purchase decisions made at startups? (I will not promote) I am building a company that helps sales teams deploy AI based automations into their processes. My ICP is startups in growth phase. Who are the decision makers for such a vendor in these companies? What are their pressing problems now? What do they look for in a vendor? 3 0 replies
17 and have startup ideas (I will not promote) Im 17 right now and just got into UVA and i am planning on majoring in global health and business. I have some ideas in the global health/international policy realm for a startup like creating a company that brings jobs to places where they are needed (not exactly my idea but similar) Ive always wanted to be a business owner and make a signifcant income doing that but my parents want me to become a doctor for a stable income. I know becoming a doctor is great an all... 5 0 replies
Looking for a Marketing Partner for an Innovative AI Mobile App [i will not promote] Hello everyone! I'm a software engineer and AI developer working on something great in the mobile AI space. If you have been following the trends on TikTok and similar platforms, you have probably noticed the explosion of AI apps (like Rizz AI and similar) that follow the simple "scan → solve" concept. These apps have been massively successful because they solve specific problems with minimal user friction. Here's what makes my project different: I have identified an unique market where there is currently zero competition for this app idea... 3 0 replies
Looking for a non-technical co-founder (I will not promote) Hey everyone, I've launched an AI networking agent designed to connect people based on specific prompts. You describe the type of person you're looking for, and it provides a relevant contact. This tool can be used for hiring, procuring services, selling services, and more. I'm currently seeking a highly motivated, high-energy non-technical co-founder to handle sales and marketing, conduct customer interviews to grow our user base. No experience is required, only a strong willingness to succeed. We're completely bootstrapped but plan to start fundraising after securing our first paying... 5 0 replies
Has Anyone Used Chat-GPT to Analyze Their Pitch Deck? (I will not promote) Has anyone tried this before? If so, how did it go? My main concern is obviously privacy and leaking my information a free GPT LOL! I have an introduction deck I am going to start sending around, so I may start with that... As you can tell, I have trust issues and below is my conversation with Chat-GPT... For some reason I don't trust them, should I?... Thoughts? You Said: Can you analyze pitch decks and is it private # ChatGPT said: ChatGPT Yes, I can analyze pitch decks... 2 0 replies
Advice on startup strategy. I WILL NOT PROMOTE I need some advice on starting this business. Depending on which route I take, cost of goods is between 12 and 30k. I only have about 3k liquid to allocate to this as I am literally going for broke trying to start this business. I am leveraging credit but as this isnt the only business venture I have currently, but I normally dont like to bite off more than I can chew with credit. I am planning on allocating that money towards marketing and seo and running a pre-order... 4 1 replies
Share your real-life problem that an app can solve (I will not promote) We all encounter daily frustrations, big or small, that could be solved with the right app. Imagine a situation where you frequently misplace your belongings—your keys, wallet, or even your phone. It happens to everyone, and the few minutes spent searching add up over time, creating unnecessary stress. What if there were an app that could use AI and smart tracking to help you locate your items instantly? By integrating Bluetooth trackers, voice commands, and AI-powered search history, the app could notify you of the last known location of... 3 1 replies
