Where Do Bottlenecks Typically Arise in a Tech Company? Recognizing Patterns and Recurring Issues When running or working in a tech company, bottlenecks seem almost inevitable. Whether it’s delays in development, scaling challenges, or decision-making logjams, they can slow progress and cause frustration. I’m curious: Where have you seen bottlenecks most frequently occur in your experience? For example: • Are they more common in technical processes (e.g., code reviews, deployments)? • In organizational dynamics (e.g., communication gaps, leadership delays)? • Or in external dependencies (e.g., reliance on third-party providers or market shifts)? Have you noticed recurring issues or specific patterns over time? If... 4 2 replies
What’s everyone up to in 2025? What are you guys working on? We’re working on a Web Design service that builds websites for donations, it’s been pretty fun, but we’ve had our share of ups and downs. I’m excited to hear about your ideas and experience so far!! I hope you’re all having an awesome day! 5 20 replies
Uncertain on my start-up idea. Please can you challenge it. Hey Team, I’ve found my confidence wavering recently on my business idea. It’s likely because I’ve been thinking about it too long and now need to execute but would love some reassurance / to be challenged so I can validate it in my own head. I want the product of the business to be premium pop-up events, short term experiences in high-demand prime locations. An example and my first endeavour: Pop-up Padel courts across London. The courts would be erected for a month, operating 12-hrs a day. Booking slots... 1 9 replies
Full stack developer available Hello everyone! I'm a seasoned software engineer based in Belgium with extensive experience working in dynamic startup environments. I thrive on building innovative solutions, scaling products, and driving technical excellence. I'm currently exploring new opportunities and would love to connect with companies or teams 😊 My profile: I excel at quickly integrating into new teams, showcasing both adaptability and efficiency. Beyond my technical expertise, I bring a sharp understanding of business requirements, enabling me to align development efforts with organizational goals. Additionally, I have a strong aptitude for resolving... 4 7 replies
Is “Unemployed” Just Another Way of Saying “Founder”? I’ve noticed a growing trend of people jokingly referring to themselves as “unemployed” when they’re actually founders working on their startups. How do you see this? Is it just a funny way to cope with the uncertainty, or does it reflect the reality of early-stage founders not drawing a salary? Would love to hear your thoughts, especially if you’re a founder yourself! 4 20 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... 3 13 replies
Really tired of this persistent startup myth This week I came across yet another "recommended for you" LinkedIn post with thousands of thumbs up from an influencer with a massive following sharing entrepreneurial advice, including the point, “And always remember, startups don't fail because they run out of cash!” Virtually all research on startup failures points to cash flow issues as one of the top two reasons businesses don't make it. This isn't a matter of opinion—it's well-documented data. Just google the Statista reports called "Main reasons for business failure among start-ups worldwide". Every year they... 14 0 replies
Do I go down the AI route? Help needed! I am setting up my own consultancy in 2025, the first of its kind, and was told by an advisor on my board that I should offer a customised AI agent to the highest paying clients in my sector to give them 24/7 support. But now I am thinking, would it be easier to simply create an AI tool to do the work then completely and I charge a rolling subscription fee? While I love this idea and 2025 is the YEAR for AI as I'm being told, I... 3 1 replies
Downsides to incorporating in US? we are considering incorporating in the states.. So far we have only seen good things about incorporating in the states. It seems fast and easy. And if the words on Reddit can be trusted, it helps in raising funds too. Most importantly we probably need to incorporate in multiple countries as we are b2c and would have users around the globe. But what are the downsides? Not that we are pessimistic but every business decision needs to be taken after considering both pros and cons. How much efforts do... 5 2 replies
Admin and ops Hey there! I’m very interested in an extra gig and I keep finding myself drawn to startups. The problem is that I’m not a coder or programmer and my business savvy is maybe average. But, what I do have is admin, ops, and process skills. I will organize and prioritize all day. Is there a place for me and my puzzle solving brain? 2 0 replies
What’s your prediction for 2025? What do you think will be the big startup theme to take off in 2025? Could it be AI-driven solutions, advancements in health tech, climate-focused innovation, or something entirely unexpected? I’d love to hear your thoughts on which industries or trends are most likely to gain momentum in the coming year. 5 1 replies
I made a AI App Builder for rapid startup prototyping I’ve been working on a personal project for a while now—an AI-powered tool that can spin up complete apps (front-end + Supabase backend) at your request. I’ve always been frustrated with some of the limitations in existing no-code and low-code platforms, so I decided to build something that’s flexible yet still easy to use. Right now, I’m looking for a few people who’d be interested in testing it out and giving honest feedback. It’s completely **free** (no strings attached); I’m just eager to see what people build and how it performs... 4 18 replies
With the rise of Cursor for MVPs - how much equity are you giving first engineer? Backstory - built the MVP using Cursor (not UX prototype - working app with sample data - not hardcoded, just not fully productized / secure) but I know that I'll want a real engineer on board to set up more scalable infrastructure and be able to solve more complex problems. Talking to a few engineers who are cool with me using AI (as a non-engineer) to help prototype new features / fix bugs but that they want to rebuild the app mostly from scratch. How much equity should I... 2 15 replies
What is PMF As the title suggests what does Product market fit mean? There is a lot of information and videos about it but I somehow still struggle to understand running a physical product startup. Can someone scale the company to 3-4 million in revenue without it? My startup is very early stage and based on whatever I understand I definitely don’t have it which is making me lose hope like anything. Another question is do those startups work where the problem exists, consumers just don’t know about it, but it’s a... 4 17 replies
What do you think about this idea? **Context** I work as a project leader in strategy and M&A consulting, often on short engagements (3-5 weeks). At the end of these projects, we have "retrospectives"—meetings that sound "cool" but rarely lead to meaningful outcomes. In a high-paced environment, impactful actions from these meetings are overlooked unless the team is heavily guided to prioritize them. **Solution** I’m considering creating a retro platform tailored to these engagements. It would cater to project roles like Partner, Analyst, Project Lead, and focus on reviewing specific key moments (e.g., client meetings, final... 2 3 replies
Free Tools For Creating MVPs I've collected the following list of free tools that will definitely help you launch your web project almost for free. Notice that I haven't included any self-hosted tool, because that will enlarge the list to the fullest, and it'll require a mid-level VPS or at least an old PC on your house that will run 24/7. The tools mentioned here are only tools for building the MVP, not for managing a business. If you're interested about a list of tools for managing a small business, I'll be happy to... 5 2 replies
Hardware start up It seems like starting a hardware startup and getting to economies of scale is quite challenging and capital extensive to get the project off the ground. Between the initial NRE costs, first run inventory and marketing costs. Is there any good advice on how to get an initial product its first few 100 units (electronics device). It seems like staying lean as a hardware startup is quite difficult. 4 4 replies
Getting users on the Website, but not converting to customers, even when it is free So I have a product, where a user can comment on any website without logging , and the data is immutable as data is stored on the blockchain, people are coming to website, but connecting the wallet to connect, so not able to understand what is going wrong. If anyone would be able to help, it would be great. 5 4 replies
Is 10% as a Tech Founder a bad deal or could it be reasonable? Hello everyone! I was recommended to two persons that are starting a business within fintech where I would be cofounder and responsible for tech. I have a masters and been working as a consultant for a decade in various clients, big and small. Their proposal is 10% for me and 45% for each them. They have been CEOs for a startup incubator and have a lot of experience in getting investments and building a company. They don't have a prototype or any customers yet but they have about 500.000€... 2 20 replies
Do ya'll use press releases often? What's the strategy? I just published my first one, and it was picked up by a smaller distributor. Pretty excited to see if it results in onboarding any early users. Has anyone else had experience with press releases? Are there strategies to take when doing them, perhaps a certain number, days in between, etc? 2 8 replies
