Where to incorporate? I have a startup and need to move it to a US incorporation. Forever, it’s always been Delaware C corp. But now, a friend of mine has told me to go Texas. I honestly don’t even know what things to consider other than tax. YC always says Delaware, but have things changed recently? Am I getting taxed way less if I’m C in Texas? Any downside do operating in multiple states if I’m Texas C v Delaware C? 1 1 replies
Devil is in the details? Double-trigger RSU for private company I have an offer with a private company that is offering Double-trigger RSUs as compensation. (First trigger is vesting date, second is liquidity event). After some prodding they admitted the evaluation of the RSUs is based on the latest funding (Series D) round's preferred price. My understanding is this is unorthodox and typically this is done via the 409A value. My concern is here, I'm getting the shares at the preferred price but still receiving common stock. Are they overvaluing their shares and thereby under-compensating me? Thanks in advance... 4 4 replies
Sharing my story - Planning my next move I’ve worn many hats in my career so far; business analyst, digital transformation consultant and now currently business development manager with my current employer (digital transformation consulting and custom software company). As a result, I am constantly speaking with CEOs and directors about their technical needs. We have more and more begun servicing a niche market in the healthcare space. For a year I pushed my CTO and CEO to build a SaaS product to service this need; custom solutions were not a practical or easily repeatable way to... 5 2 replies
Have you ever denied press coverage because you didn’t think you were ready? How did that decision pan out? (Note: I'm well aware that glory lay on the other side of discomfort, so I would prefer perspectives from people who have experience making this decision) I'm launching a beta of my B2C platform. I decided 2025 would be a year of stealth growth as I gain my first customers, understand their problems and likes/dislikes, and build something we all like while I do it on the side with my day job that pays the bills for at least another year (hoping to go in full-time later in 2026)... 1 6 replies
Design cofounder opportunities Currently based in Sydney, run a design studio ($20k MRR), can send more info if needed. Work full time for one of Australia's fastest growing startups and have over a decade of experience working alongside brands like Airbnb, Samsung etc at various agencies and consultancies. I'm looking for designer cofounder positions. Ideally super early stage, its most likely yourself and a technical cofounder. Can be based anywhere in the world but ideally West Coast US/Australia and ok with remote partnerships. I'm happy to travel and invest if appropriate. Looking... 5 3 replies
Is it a mistake to not use debt? I run a business that generates more than $500k annually with a really healthy profit margin. It’s been a solid and steady ride so far, and I’m proud of what I’ve built. But here’s the thing: part of me wants to scale, but definitely not at all costs. I’ve always been cautious about taking on debt, even though my bank consistently offers me up to $150k in funding that I could access in just a few days. So far, I’ve never taken them up on it—something about it feels... 2 16 replies
Trends that I've seen while researching for my startups discovery newsletter. My day consists of researching interesting new startups for my newsletter. I've done it long enough to see the patterns. Here are a few trends that stand out to me. Please voice out your takes and anything you think I've missed, I'd love to hear it. **Silicon Valley is still king.** Despite depictions of it being a dying startup environment, Silicon Valley continues to dominate. So much so that over half of global VC dollars were spent on Silicon Valley-based startups. While there are many new emerging tech hubs around... 5 1 replies
Seeking Advice on Monetization Strategy for My App I’d love to pick your brains on monetization strategies for my app. I recently built an app where users can take things off their chest anonymously and receive kind replies — a simple yet powerful tool for fostering kindness and building a habit around positive communication. The idea has been well-received so far, with great feedback from initial users and over 200 upvotes on Product Hunt! Now, I’m at a crossroads and would love to get your thoughts on monetization. Specifically, I’m torn between: * **One-time fee**: Charging users... 3 1 replies
I'm concerned about the age group of my target user base Hello everyone, I'm building a marketplace startup in a niche field based in a European country. However, I think i have a potential challenge: approximately 40% of the vendors on the platform will be over 55 years old. This has raised some concerns for me. Specifically, I'm worried that their age might make it more difficult to convince them to adopt the platform. also, I was wondering if the payout process, even with user-friendly tools like Stripe, could be too complex for them. Do you think these concerns are... 3 6 replies
How to refine a Profile's forms without losing engagement or creating inconsistent data between old and new profiles? # Context We’re running a beta for a website that uses AI to match therapists with patients. The process works like this: 1. Therapists fill out profiles by answering specific questions about their therapy approach. 2. Patients describe their issues, and our AI suggests the best therapist matches by "reading" their profiles. During our beta test, we contacted around 100 therapists where 40 registered and only 20 completed their profiles. Note that the sign-up process has some friction because questions about the therapy approach might require time and critical... 4 1 replies
Hate the founder but believe in the product I need some help to snap out of this , or to find some perspective. I work at a small org with around 8 people. I really believe in the product and have been with the team since before launch. We have launched since around 6 months and things are going pretty well. I can't help shake this one feeling though, i really dislike the founder. He's a really disrespectful person, talks about other people's families and wives, makes racist remarks, has no respect for people's time or personal... 4 20 replies
Consequences of disputes with investors If your startup has gotten into a dispute with an angel or venture capital investor, what happened and how did it turn out? In particular, if the investor made allegations of misconduct by your startup, I would be curious. Did the investor and the investor part ways? Did the investor become friendly after the dispute was settled? What were the effects on the company? What did other investors think? Thank you for any stories of investor disputes and outcomes. 5 2 replies
How to find and target the right audience. Most specifically in the EV space Im a founder of a startup that specialises in EV charging software and the struggle Im finding is finding leads. The ideal client is seeking to build a network of chargers and often these plans are something internal. I tried to contact a few EV charger brands for referrals but they were mostly uninterested. I know what we built has demand as we already have clients but Im lacking on strategy. When you’re in a niche industry, what’s the best way to do prospecting and building partnerships? 3 2 replies
Looking for People Who Have Evidence Based Insights on Virality Hi all, As the title states we're currently looking to pay people up to $500 for any insights that the might have on viral content and viral trend prediction. Figured this community might have some people working on interesting problems in the space so wanted to make sure everyone knew we were running this grant program! If you or anyone you know might be interested in applying to our grant program def reach out! I'll respond to comments here as they come in. 1 2 replies
Beauty Business Name/Slogan Beauty Business Name/Slogan Hey all! I’m just looking for some fun little suggestions for a business name or slogan. I’m starting a beauty business as a makeup artist and mobile esthetician. So I’ll come to you for your wedding, birthday, photoshoot, or whenever you’re needing services and do your makeup. Services offered will be • lash extensions • lash lift • lash tint • facial wax • brow tint • spray tan • makeup application • makeup assessment I want to focus on advertising the makeup aspect for my... 5 4 replies
Does the difference between a startup founder and SMB entrepreneur still apply? I’m old. When I first got into startups, a startup founder was defined by someone working on an innovative hypergrowth venture, typically using technology. This was dotcom 1.0 and I worked with the AOL Time Warner acquisition to give you an idea. These days however, I find that SMB entrepreneurs are describing themselves as startups and accessing startup resources. This gets interesting especially when they think they will raise money from a VC like A16Z or apply to YC. The lines get really blurred when you see “micro-saas” entrepreneurs... 3 4 replies
From Broke and Struggling to Running a Successful Design Studio: My Journey to Building Brands and Helping Startups Grow (This is not an ad) A year ago, I hit rock bottom. I had no money, no job, and no real opportunities in sight. Graphic design was the only skill I had, and I clung to it because I didn’t have the resources to learn anything else. But as talented as I thought I was, I quickly realized that no matter how good your skills are, if you don’t have buyers, those talents can feel almost useless. Instead of giving up, I decided to bet on myself. I started small—working on personal projects, cold... 4 1 replies
What advice would you give your 18-year-old self and the youth in terms of startup entrepreneurship and dream fulfillment? Hello everyone, I know it's not ideal to ask for advice and insights without being able to offer something back to the community, but I'm 18 and still have so little experience when it comes to being a start up entrepreneur or turning a great idea into a real business. It's my dream to create something that provides value to humanity and improves people's lives. I understand this path will likely be much harder than I imagine, and I'll need to make significant sacrifices to achieve this dream. That's... 5 20 replies
Today I won my first personal badge for the Product of The Week It seems that all the hard work I have put into product and personal brand development since \~May 2024 has started to pay off: my product won the Product of the Day badge on Uneed. Ofc, this platform is not yet as large as Product Hunt is, but I am so grateful to my friends whom I made during my indie journey. 4 2 replies
Recommendations for easy landing page builder Looking to make a somewhat decent landing page as a non-developer. My goal is to test a few ideas using landing pages and then go out and do user research on the ones that fair the best on ads. I'm looking for the easiest way to make professional looking landing pages that don't come across scammy. Started using Framer, but it was still too complicated for me despite being no code. Also considering Wix. Any recommendations from startup founders? 4 1 replies
