Looking for co-founder Hi guys, I’ve got a concept and project proposal for an AI employee Saas with multiple integrations. I’ve sourced a software startup to build and maintain the tech. Looking to see if anyone would be interested in joining us, pm if you would like more details. 4 1 replies
Abandoning Outbound We shut down our Outbound sales efforts completely. Killed email outreach, social media outreach, killed ads and removed our chat bot. I tested a lot of the lead gen tools, lots of it was bad data.. Looked at the leads and effort we had to invest …Just wasn’t worth it. ROI wasn’t there. Guess what happened after we shut it all down… ? Nothing. Out site traffic dipped after shutting off AdWords, but our bounce rate improved. Instead, we focused on Value-Driven marketing, case studies and giving away value…All... 1 4 replies
Building Mycotopia: A Sustainable Urban Farming Startup in Geneva 🌱🍄 Hello startup community! I'm in the process of launching Mycotopia, an urban mushroom farm dedicated to sustainability and local produce. As we prepare for our official launch on April 1, 2025, we're focusing on community building and outreach. 🌟 Instagram: @mycotopia_geneva for a behind-the-scenes look at our startup journey. 🌱 Reddit Community: Mycotopia Club to engage with others interested in startups and sustainable agriculture. I'd love to hear your thoughts and any tips on navigating the startup landscape! 3 0 replies
How to find investors for a vending machine business idea I have a unique vending machine business idea. I am quite confident that it will work and get popular. But, I still need to figure out regulations, pricing and profitability. Keeping that aside, getting these vending machines will be costly. I don't have any capital to get them. What is the best way to find funding for my idea? The business model will require setting up kiosks at apartment complexes. Location is Florida, US. Thank you for your input. 3 1 replies
How to Decide If an Idea Is Worth Pursuing? How do you decide if an idea is worth pursuing? Most of the ideas I've come up with so far have barely been tested because the biggest factor stopping me is often the fact that similar ideas have already been implemented. Even though I do things like market research to better understand my ideas, I usually give up on pursuing them for this reason and start thinking about new ones. 2 0 replies
In 2025, work your ass off Regardless of your age, and especially if you don’t have kids yet, you have zero excuses today to not start on your project. Stop wasting time with streaming services - in fact, cancel your subscriptions until you reach PMF. Stop playing video games - you’re a grown up now. Use that time to build and learn. Unwind by working more. Stop procrastinating - I’ve seen a recent post here on Reddit and the OP has such a long list of books to read on how to start a product.... 4 2 replies
Better startup to pursue: how to pick I’ve identified two reasonably big problems to solve for my next venture. How to pick one? Option 1. I’ve strong Founder Market fit and is a pain point I have everyday. But the market structure is difficult. There are likely significant headwinds in stakeholders who would push back including regulators. Solution requires hardware plus software Option 2. Definitely a more immediate pressing problem from what I’ve read and more of an easier AI / software only solution but in an area where I don’t have significant founder background. I’ll... 2 2 replies
I have launched my app for restaurants in mexico guys, i truly don't know where to lead my steps next, as i want to get some leads, but i am a one man show with few resources, so, what would you guys do? i have been working in making a digital menu oriented to make digital menus thinked and designed for mobile devices without dowloading nothing, but i do not know how to increase my effectivity capting leads, i am more in the engineering than in the sales field. 2 3 replies
Technical Founder's Journey: Got Played, Learned Hard Lessons [Need Advice] Hi, Need to share a recent experience and get your thoughts on next steps. **Quick Background:** Started in game dev, built it into enterprise tech. Created visualization platforms for automotive companies, then expanded into AR/VR/XR solutions. Recently moved into AI/ML space with 8 successful enterprise projects. **The Mess Up:** Was developing new AI/ML products when what seemed like a perfect deal came through: * One company offering development resources and sales * Another bringing investment Long story short: * Wasted 8 months * Middle company blocked direct investor communication... 4 1 replies
After building an AI Co-founder to solve my startup struggles, I realized we might be onto something bigger. What problems would you want YOUR AI Co-founder to solve? A few days ago, I shared my entrepreneurial journey and the endless loop of startup struggles I was facing. The response from the community was overwhelming, and it validated something I had stumbled upon while trying to solve my own problems. In just a matter of days, we've built out the core modules I initially used for myself, deep market research capabilities, automated outreach systems, and competitor analysis. It's surreal to see something born out of personal frustration turning into a tool that others might actually find valuable. But... 2 3 replies
Seeking Co-Founder with Sales & Digital Marketing Expertise for Shopify-Integrated Marketplace (Based in Saudi Arabia) Hello! I’m the founder of a marketplace specifically tailored for Shopify merchants, featuring a native integration with Shopify. The app is live and operational. I’m planning to apply to one of the open VC programs, which requires having a co-founder on board. Therefore, I’m looking for a dynamic and committed co-founder based in **Saudi Arabia** with strong skills in sales and digital marketing to help scale the business and drive growth. **Key Points:** * The co-founder must be ready to join the program immediately upon my startup's acceptance. *... 4 1 replies
Getting clients for the software company We are planning to start a software service-based company as a startup. Initially, we tried acquiring clients through freelancing platforms such as Fiverr and Upwork. While we managed to secure two clients and successfully completed their projects, we have struggled to find long-term clients for our startup. Clients on freelancing platforms often have a short-term vision and tend to seek low-budget services. How can we attract premium, long-term clients for our business? What strategies would you recommend for our company, and do you have any suggestions or advice? Our... 5 1 replies
Blast This App Idea: Reviews by Locals Only Hey everybody, I’m thinking of an app where only locals can review restaurants in their hometown. The idea is to help visitors find spots truly loved by residents, skipping tourist traps. The catch: reviews would be limited to verified locals (using location or other non-intrusive methods). Do you think this idea has potential, or is it doomed? What problems do you see—too niche, hard to verify, or just unnecessary? Feel free to tear it apart; I’d love your honest feedback. Thanks! 2 10 replies
Idea Validation Hey guys! I’m working on an app idea where users can post everyday decisions (like choosing an outfit, picking a design, or deciding where to eat) and get real-time feedback from the community. You can create quick polls, and people vote or comment instantly. The goal is to make decision-making faster and more social. Key Features: • Instant Polls: Post your decision and get live votes from others. • Expert Feedback: Option to get advice from professionals in specific fields. • Categories: Focus on fashion, food, design, travel, etc.... 4 5 replies
Need legal advise and guidance for my startup I’ve been developing my startup for the past few years and now that I’m close on bringing a technical co founder on board and incorporating a Delaware C Corp. I need help figuring out all the legal stuff so I don’t get f*d along the road with any loophole etc. Need help creating contracts, vesting periods, SAFE for the people I’m bringing on board co founder, future employees and VCs/angels, IP protection and things that I might not be aware of. Where, how do I start? If you know... 1 7 replies
Cofounder randomly deciding to go part time when he was supposed to commit To set some context, me and my cofounder started a company in June 2024. I was responsible for the technical development and he handles the business part of it. We each own roughly the same stake. I was working on the idea full time and he was working part time since he was still working. He dropped his resignation letter in sept but work demanded him to work for another 3 months due to an employment clause before he was relieved - This was all fine with me since... 5 10 replies
True unfair advantage for startup I’ve a question - every startup founder (especially deep Tech) needs an unfair advantage to have a shot at success in fairly competitive or capital intensive areas: However I can’t think of true advantages except the following: 1. Extreme high skill in something very technical - however this often means you’re very niche 2. High network of friends and family and connections who will pick up your phone - and this means you don’t need VC money Things like Brand, network effect or just any tech only become real... 1 10 replies
Looking for Recommendations: Best Job Boards in LATAM Hi, we are a startup looking for an experienced salesperson (closer) to focus on the North American market. We’re hoping to find someone based in LATAM. Are there any local job boards similar to Indeed.com where it might be worth posting the position? Or do you have other suggestions on how to approach this? Thank you! 1 1 replies
How to actually achieve your goals in 2025 Hello everyone, I'd like to do a quick post about how we can drastically improve the chances of achieving our goals in 2025 with these 5 stupid simple tricks/tips/whatever you want to call it. First of all, this is basically all advice from a certain video from Ali Abdaal on Youbute but you may not be familiar with his content so thats why I'm sharing this here. Hope you enjoy. Before we begin there is one thing you have to know. **The difference between people that achieve their goals... 1 0 replies
I'm finally done with the MVP for my dating site! But I'm open to any suggestions or feedback. I still have a lot to work on, including the AI dating companion/coach called Personas. At the moment, doing this project solo, with some suggestions from an engineering friend when it gets really rough. So far though, it's good with the biggest struggles being marketing. I think it'll pick up and snowball as long as I keep focused on increasing the quality and features so that user value keeps increasing. Especially for the free users. Do ya'll have any suggestions for... 3 1 replies
