We are starting a company abroad and we need some decent resources? So we are two architects starting an architectural design and interior design serrvices in Germany, my partner is already there getting his master degree, but my question is how can we assign tasks since we both have the same experience and knowledge in the field I mean if we have a project it's difficult for us both to work on the same project and produce the same level of design concepts and 3D render quality since each one has his own style or how can we perform different tasks... 4 2 replies
Starting trouble Hello all and a happy new year to all I am not a founder but I am fascinated by startups. I am not a CS person and I know very little coding. But I do have a decent idea on business development and cash flow generation. I have an idea that I think is good to a point where if executed could be a solid thing. However, I fell like I am biased about the idea and lack motivation to get enough research done to objectively evaluate the idea... 1 1 replies
How can a small startup compete against a well-established industry leader? Hello everybody, I've had this question for a while now, are there any examples of small startups successfully overtaking or significantly challenging well-established competitors in any industry? What kinds of mistakes do large, dominant players tend to make that can create opportunities for smaller startups to take advantage of? I’d love to hear about some examples or insights into how this plays out. Thanks 4 20 replies
Seeking advice: To Revenue at Start or not Hello everyone i have seen that this community is golden and i thought why not try my luck for my blocking thought I am building an online food order app, where i provide only the online ordering through apps. One is for users, who use app to order food and one for restaurants kitchen display orders, one other for the delivery guy. I come from eastern Europe country so food is relatively cheap, good Burgers cost max 2.5 euros and most of good restaurants have their own delivery cars... 1 4 replies
What are some of the most time consuming parts of running your business? What do you think is the most time-consuming aspect of running your business? Is it finding leads or customers, managing your marketing efforts, handling administrative tasks, or something else entirely? Share your thoughts in the comments, along with the industry you work in—we’d love to hear your perspective! 4 4 replies
Later stage - are you recruiting H1B visa apps? Given all the drama with H1B visas in the tech world lately, I’m curious what the convo is like in startup land. Are people recruiting for IT roles for their startups having a hard time finding developers and engineers in US? Does it make sense to look abroad? I guess this is mainly a question for later stage startups since it costs $ to sponsor workers, but maybe not. 4 3 replies
How important is the product for your market? I think this is the difference between constantly struggling to get customers and having your product essentially sell itself. Without it, even the best marketing strategies or significant funding won’t take you far... it’s like building a house on shaky ground. In my experience, by selling a product that truly fits your market; it all comes down to deeply understanding your audience. That means talking to customers, getting honest feedback, and being able to adjust as you go. Sometimes the product you thought would work perfectly ends up needing... 2 3 replies
Need Help: Insights on Zomato vs Swiggy Marketing Strategies for a Job Interview I’ve got an upcoming interview for a marketing role at a startup, and as part of the preparation, I need to create a presentation comparing Zomato and Swiggy’s marketing strategies. I’m looking for: 1. Unique Marketing Campaigns: Any innovative campaigns they’ve done to pull crowds. 2. Marketing Strategies: What stands out about their approach to customer acquisition, retention, or branding? 3. General Insights: Anything else about their marketing playbook that’s worth noting? Would love to hear your thoughts or examples of campaigns that really caught your attention. Any resources... 2 1 replies
Design Engineer as an SDK/service I am considering offering my services as a software designer and engineer to other established companies in bite sized discreet small tasks. What I mean is that instead of hiring me as a full time employee, a PM or a department of a company could hire me to work on one specific feature. It could be just to work on the design of their buttons, or it could be like the login flow or just their Modals, etc. Basically they could hire me to improve any part of their... 3 1 replies
Startup idea validity So I have an idea for startup I've been planning, researching etc. the idea ultimately is to make any email address 'whitelisted' with 'white hat' methods to ensure emails are delivered to the inbox and not Junk/Spam. Obviously there are factors such as message content that make a difference too, but excluding those and talking just about the email address health/reputation, do you this is a service some might be interested in, and willing to pay for it? Thanks, and looking for to your comments - please don't hold... 5 5 replies
How do you use waitlists for your startup ideas? I’m working on a project focused on helping people build and manage waitlists for their startup ideas or businesses. I want to understand how others approach waitlists, whether you’ve successfully used one before or considered it but decided against it. If you’ve built or thought about building a waitlist, I’d love to hear about your experience! Here are three questions I’m especially curious about: 1. What made you decide to use (or not use) a waitlist for your project? 1. If you did build a waitlist, what was the... 3 1 replies
What’s your experience with fully online banking services for your startup ? I’m signing up for an online banking service like Wise, Chime, Revolut, Monzo, Starling etc. for my startup’s business account but I’m not sure what I should be looking for. Does anyone have any experience with them ? Can I still sign up for Stripe with them ? What’s their customer service like ? Any advice or experience is welcome. 1 5 replies
Community Network I have been toying with an idea for building an app with multi brand loyalty points. Currently I have a team of 4 noob devs that I studied with building out the MVP for a Hackathon. I'm curious if someone on here has experience in this sort of field and what advice you'd give for a first timer while building this out. For context, I have 6 years experience running a local small digital services business in the community I'm targetting for initial testing and have only recently learnt... 1 1 replies
A few things you must know before doing a startup - straight from own experience I’ve been through it all: failing with a twitter-like fanfiction platform, a peer-to-peer learning app whihc would help students earn from their expertise, and now building a SaaS startup, which is finally showing success! My biggest lessons for new/aspiring founders: 1. Progress over perfection: Don't obsess over getting everything right. Launching imperfectly beats waiting for perfection (that never comes) EVERY SINGLE TIME, if you're ready to pivot or iterate based on user feedback 🤌 2. Talk to users ASAP: The moment your MVP is ready - or close to... 3 8 replies
Startup founders, what do you look for when recruiting devs Computer Science major here from Toronto. I've been working as a developer part time for startups since 2023 and I'm wondering what startup founders look for when recruiting. Is it experience developers or junior devs as well? And what skills would wow you? What's your recruiting process like? 1 15 replies
How did you reach out to start up for engineering opportunities? Hi everyone. This is my first time posting in this sub. I got my bachelors degree in biomedical engr and am looking for full time engr roles now. I graduated 8 months ago and am working for a engr consulting firm doing validation work for about 4-5 months. I don’t like my work and my team much. It’s a small company so I can’t switch roles either. I’ve been looking for opportunities in medical device industry and biotech but am having trouble figuring out how to get in touch... 5 1 replies
Seeking Advice: Should I Reach Out to My Previous CEO or Wait to Grow Organically? I'm a first-time app founder navigating uncharted waters and could use some advice. Here's a bit of backstory: I previously ran an online influencing/media startup that grew to over 1 million followers before it eventually fizzled out. Afterward, I joined a small startup as one of the first hires and got to witness the early-stage growth journey firsthand. That experience was invaluable. Now, I've built an app—an anonymous platform for kindness-focused Q&A—and I'm at a crossroads. I’m trying to figure out the best approach for funding and growth: 1.... 1 6 replies
Looking for Cofounder I've been a programmer for 5 years and have technical knowledge in web development, what happens is that I don't have active ideas to undertake, I'm looking for opportunities to gain experience, leverage business and consequently grow financially. My idea is to develop ideas and become a technical reference for a startup. I am willing to dedicate my time to the project, based on the return it provides me as well. I'm open to suggestions and opportunities 🙌🏼 2025 is ours 🚀 5 10 replies
Starting a Sales Agency in 2025 Happy New Year everyone. I hope 2025 is good to you. I am starting a Sales Agency and I wanted to post here on a weekly basis to share my progress, get some ideas and keep me honest. I have sales experience in financial services, telecoms and insurance but I know the field can humble you if you don’t get abreast of current trends and methodologies. I may have some experience but this is the first time I am venturing out on my own and thus, it’s a bit... 2 4 replies
Would You Buy Yourself a Custom Kick? Hey r/startup, It’s been a few weeks since I launched my website, customkicks dot ca, and I’ve been hard at work making improvements, many of which were inspired by feedback from the Reddit community. For the most part, I’m really happy with how the site is shaping up, but I still have some goals I’m working toward: * Building Social Proof: I’m trying to add reviews and feature happy customers wearing their very own custom kicks. * Expanding Inventory: My focus right now is to add more unique designs... 4 1 replies
