I might need some help/insights on this. Hi guys, So I’m on the process of finishing up my Agri-business export platform which will be blockchain powered two-sided marketplace that connects Vendors (suppliers who register to sell their agricultural products.) and clients (Buyers who will be purchasing the said products). So here are some issues that have been troubling me and for those who've built two-sided marketplace platforms please help me out here: 1. **Chicken and egg question:** I have been thinking while finishing up, i should approach Clients first to get them into the platform by... 1 1 replies
Looking for a App Dev Partner to Relaunch a Virtual Services App with Huge Potential A few years ago my colleague launched a unique virtual services app available on iOS and Android. It connects users with professionals worldwide who offer virtual services—whether you're looking for a tutor, fitness instructor, chef, music teacher, nurse, or countless other services. # How It Works: * **Connect with verified professionals live.** The first 2 minutes are free to ensure authenticity. * **Pay-as-you-go model.** Users are charged by the minute after the initial 2 minutes, with payments processed seamlessly via stored credit cards. * **Rated profiles.** Service providers are reviewed and ranked,... 5 0 replies
Learnings and Reflection from 2024 Hey guys, Just wanted to have a discussion about experiences and reflections from 2024. Just as a personal recap of the last year, I’ve experienced: * Pivoting our startup out of the insurance industry which we had zero experience in. * Being stuck in pivot hell and juggling between 3 different industries * Finally, settling on an AI web scraping/data extraction company. * Finally making revenue on a startup. Here’s a few things I’ve learned in the last year when it comes to pivoting and ideation: 1. Just do... 3 0 replies
Sick of success stories? Here’s what really happens I’m tired of only hearing success stories—let’s talk about the real challenges founders face. Here’s ours: I left my dream job in 2022 to bootstrap a gamified fantasy basketball platform. We hit €50k ARR and raised €725k by late 2023 to scale across Europe. But by mid-2024, the product wasn’t performing in new markets. We weren’t ready to scale. After strategy sessions, we revamped the product with a new vision: creating engaging, playable sports experiences. In September 2024, we relaunched with a small budget and improved based on user... 1 16 replies
Fundraising challenge for the startups in current times. I have been working with different startups in US, UK and Europe. The common trend that I have seen in the past few years is that businesses start with a great idea, zeal and panache. But the execution diminishes as the funding dries up or investors act as mafia i.e. pressurise founder to do something that deviates from their vision. What challenge have you faced as founders in your company related to fundraising? Also, happy to answer questions related to cap tables and scenario modelling during priced round. Will... 5 0 replies
How my first indie hacking year went Well, a full year of unemployment turned out to be a full year of indie hacking at the end, and it was a blast. I completely enjoyed every single second of it, yet it’d be a complete lie to say that it wasn’t overwhelmingly depressing at times. If you haven’t been immensely successful, you probably already knew the feeling. Nevertheless, I am just here to share what I did and what I learned in 2024. # Project #1 | Summ For context: Summ is (or rather was) an AI-based email... 4 5 replies
I’ve got an exciting startup idea, but I’m torn—what’s the best next step? Hey Reddit, I’ve recently come up with what I think is a killer idea for a startup. It’s something I believe has real potential to solve a problem a lot of people face. Now I’m at a crossroads and need your advice: Should I: 1️⃣ Start by building a basic prototype or MVP (Minimum Viable Product), test it with a small audience, and then start looking for investors? OR 2️⃣ Skip the building phase for now, focus on preparing a solid proposal and business plan, and start pitching the... 2 20 replies
Valid Strategy to find a non-technical founder. Its painfully difficult to find a match **So no promotion!** I’ve built an OSS that’s gaining traction and will be the core of a new fintech/Doc Intelligence startup. I’m the main dev (EU-based, Portuguese), and I have a co-founder who’s a FAANG lead dev (US-based)—but he’s mostly hands-off at this point, will start once everything is set up. I told the other founder we really need a B2B sales co-founder. I’ve tried everything, but I keep running into three types of candidates: \- The kid out of college wants to be a wanna be entrepreneur \-... 1 3 replies
How do marketplace startups target both clients and vendors? Happy new year everybody, I was wondering how marketplace-based startups approach user acquisition, especially since they usually have two user bases: clients and vendors. My main concern is about the early stages of such a business. Is it more effective to target both user groups at the same time, or focus on attracting vendors first to "fill" the marketplace before targeting clients? Thanks, 2 6 replies
would i get a head start in investing with private AI? so ive been playing around with AI in stock research, trying out technical analysis (moving averages, bollinger bands, etc) and fundamental analysis (financial statements, analyst ratings). also used screening tools like finviz and stock rover.would i get a head start in investing with private AI? now im looking into self hosted solutions for my team to optimize performance and scalability. we deal with sensitive customer data, so we want to keep it on the down low to maintain confidentiality. thinking about using open source like tensorflow or pytorch, self-hosting.... 4 3 replies
Did some research for your idea and found others already doing it? DON'T QUIT I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen someone excited to build something but give up because they found another startup doing it which is succeeding Every now and then I read tweets like 'I wanted to build this product and did some research, turns out this startup is already doing it and they're killing it' 'They're killing it'?? And you think you can't do it because they're killing it? Guys, it’s validation. Validation that the market exists, and people want this solution and need it so much... 2 20 replies
Where do you house company your docs, policies/procedures, and SOPs? I’ve had the chance to help a number of founders and operators create what I like to call “mini warehouses” for their businesses—central hubs that hold all their policies, procedures, and SOPs in one place. These hubs make sure everyone on the team is aligned and has access to the latest, most accurate info, even if the team works asynchronously! From the businesses I’ve helped in 2024, Notion seems to be the top contender. What’s your go-to system? (do you keep one?) And if it’s working (or not), why?... 3 6 replies
How to replace a developer as a non-technical founder? I’m the founder (non-technical) of a MedTech B2B SaaS. We initially had a CTO but they left about 6m ago. The platform was mostly built, so we just stuck with having our full stack developer to reduce burn. Unfortunately our full stack developer is leaving too now. Would appreciate any advice on what I should look for when replacing them? Key things to ask at interview? How to manage that whole handover process. As I’m not technical I haven’t been involved in coding at any level and have a... 1 6 replies
How long do we try before calling it quits ? Happy New Year startup founders! I left a high paying job around last year to go full time into my startup. It has been around a year. We did not receive a funding yet and are still struggling to generate revenue. The new year 2025 hit me though as I had been one of my lowest state in the last few years. I have been an overachiever at my previous jobs with quick promotions and great paychecks, but the huge ambiguity of entrepreneurship might be too much for me.... 4 5 replies
Feedback Friday Welcome to this week’s Feedback Thread! # Please use this thread appropriately to gather feedback: * Feel free to request general feedback or specific feedback in a certain area like user experience, usability, design, landing page(s), or code review * You may share surveys * You may make an additional request for beta testers * Promo codes and affiliates links are ONLY allowed if they are for your product in an effort to incentivize people to give you feedback * Please refrain from just posting a link * Give... 4 1 replies
Can I pitch to angel investors with 6 months of revenue and an MVP? I've built an MVP that's been generating revenue for 6 months with consistent user growth. Before approaching angel investors, I want to ensure I'm not too early. Here's where I stand: * Built and launched MVP * 6 months of stable revenue (with actual numbers) * Steady user growth metrics * Detailed market analysis (TAM/SAM/SOM) showing we're currently the only player in a large market * Clear product roadmap and development timeline * Financial projections based on planned feature rollout My background is technical, and while I've done my... 1 16 replies
Should I hire freelancers, interns, or employees for a large project? Hi Reddit, I'm a freelancer who usually works solo and bills after completing projects. Recently, I was approached by a client for a large-scale project that seems too big for a single developer to handle. I’m considering these options: 1. **Hire other freelancers** – Flexible and project-based, but could be hard to coordinate. 2. **Hire interns** – Cost-effective, but they might need a lot of guidance and training. 3. **Hire full-time employees** – More stable, but this seems like a big commitment for one project. This is my first... 2 8 replies
New to this, need Ideas! I’m in the process of putting my idea together and need investors or partners. It’s a solid idea so I don’t fear it’ll be rejected I just don’t know how to go about meeting people that might be interested. I know they are some VC events that happen in the San Francisco Bay Area is this the best way to go? The majority of the funds and investment I’ll need is for marketing and app development as I won’t be needing any physical products. I appreciate all the inputs... 2 3 replies
Which AI should I use Use case : train a AI module on a set of data and parameters to give efficient matches I was thinking custom GPTs but I don’t think there are APIs available for custom GPTS And also if possible What is the most efficient way to integrate a custom GPT or a fine tune model ( Gemini ) or even claude In your website 1 2 replies
10-second sports updates for busy fans - would love your thoughts Hey everyone, My friend and I are avid sports fans but find ourselves too busy to constantly keep up with players, trades, and details we'd otherwise like to know about. We're inspired to build an app that summarizes news and things happening via the help of AI in a social-media style scrollable app. The goal is to help fans quickly get a gist of what's happening to stay up to date easily. Appreciate any feedback - what're some features that would be helpful? What would make this app actually... 3 3 replies
