What are some topics you wish startup founders talked about more but don’t for some reason? Don’t get me wrong. I love the variety of subjects I see here. Everything from the usual questions to the abstract and esoteric. A lot of hidden gems and nuggets of wisdom. But what else is out there that you wish was discussed more? I’ve heard mental health is one. Anything else? And happy new year everyone! 3 10 replies
How long should I validate my b2b idea ? I am working on an audience researcher b2b. I've been trying on all sorts of channels to validate my idea and I've also got some sign ups for my waitlist. The question is: How many sign ups for my waitlist until I can say this could be going in the right direction and I should invest more time ? PS: I got 10+ sign ups in 1 1/2 days 2 3 replies
Pls suggest best global payment gateway. Platform which is quick to integrate, cost effective (preferably freemium model), adapts itself according to geography & obviously has above par uptime. (Asked in other sub-reddit too, bcoz dont know which community would respond better. Pls dont mind) 5 1 replies
How many waitlist sign-ups are enough to validate an idea? I’ve been working on a tool that uses AI to help businesses find the best platforms to reach their audience, generate tailored content, and track leads. It’s still early days, but we’ve set up a landing page with a waitlist to gauge interest. I’m curious—how many sign-ups would you consider enough to validate an idea like this? Would love to hear your thoughts! 3 10 replies
FANG data scientist Are there any ex-FANG employees out there who have built a business without going down the venture route. Running a consultancy feels a good fit but I don't think there are many clients in this space as typically you can buy an out the box solution for most things I could offer. Has anyone here left FANG to build without it trying to be a billion dollar company? 4 1 replies
What is a good amount of people interviewed for idea validation? I have an mobile app idea in the messaging space. I know the target audience. I just need to find places where I can interview them. But before that, I want to set a goal for myself for the number of interviews for my idea validation. I know that the more people I talk to the better, but realistically, in a week, how many people should I target to receive feedback on the idea? In your experience, what's been a "good enough" number? 4 10 replies
Hey, what's wrong? *This is* /r/startups *emotional support thread. There will be no problem-solving here, no judgement, no networking, no advice. We're here to be heard, be understood, and be told that it'll be okay, that whatever happens, we care. Still, be tactful and classy in how you vent your feelings and share your frustrations. Act in a mature manner. This is meant to be a safe place to support emotional and physical health and there is a zero tolerance policy in effect. Be kind. Please report any conduct that is in... 2 0 replies
“What if meme tokens could get married? “ My story from dream to disappointment At first, I thought the idea was incredible. I imagined a token launch platform where people could follow the launched projects, tokens could become friends with each other, and even get married and have children. The idea captivated me so much that, despite my limited blockchain knowledge, I thought I could handle the entire project on my own. I even had a slogan ready: The social media platform for tokens. I spent the first three months writing contracts, then the next three months learning frontend and backend development. By... 2 0 replies
Jobless January Co Founder Hi there! First them poster long time lurker. For the first time in 7 years I’ve found myself with zero projects in January - and at a crossroads with what to do next. I’m a fractional CMO with a heavy suite of skills - but as anyone in the service business I am uncomfortably dependent on a ton of client decisions that have nothing to do with me, and marketing is usually the first to go when things aren’t going well. 🙃 this month I want to explore my... 2 1 replies
Quality Products Make Marketing Easier, and Success Follows My co-founder and I had worked on four different side projects in the past, but none of them brought us the success we were looking for. That’s when we decided to try something entirely different. With over eight years of experience across various fields, we felt ready to tackle a new challenge. As experienced software developers, we decided to focus on creating AI tools that solve real-world problems. Over time, we also built a young, dynamic, and ambitious marketing team, which became a crucial part of our journey. Instead... 2 0 replies
Potential partner not replying for more than 12 days after showing an enthusiasm for partnership I have been bootstrapping since day one 1 and it is has been incredibly difficult financially. After thousands of reach out, we had couple of meetings with a potential partner and we agreed on couple of things. It has been 12 days and it is been a radio silence. I am not sure if this not a good sign, I am trying to be positive, but I have to be prepared in case there is a shift may happen. I have other plans in my mind, but as first... 3 0 replies
How to find client Internationally? Currently we are working as a team compose of 3 devs for a software development agency and have a local client. We are seeking for an opportunities of having international clients because a local client(pay is too low) is not sustainable for our company expenses. How can I easily find an international client especially outside Southeast Asia? Can I ask for any advise? 5 2 replies
Graphics, Illustrations for Landing Pages Have put together some landing pages in the past year but one thing I've already struggled with is - where are people getting illustrations, animations for hero banners on their page? Is this something that I just have to work with an illustrator for or are there paid things I can just pay a couple of dollars to use? 3 0 replies
Am I getting screwed over? I'll keep it short. Met a guy whose got an AI startup. I'm building an infrastructure/devtools company. I'm solo, he's got a team. We both think there's a lot of potential in joining our niches and targeting an AI infra vertical. So far so good. Now, regarding the equity split, he wants 70:30 (his way). The reasons? He claims has more startup experience, business experience and has raised money previously (public funding, mind you) and a team. He also used the word "strategy" a lot. He thinks I lack... 2 3 replies
Being honest in my business finally paid off in long run 🥹 I run a tech agency business, I often see people quoting whatever they like because the client is non-technical or does not have any idea for tech related thing and basically rip them off once the deal is closed. I have seen many people using flowery language and deceptive sales just for the sake of closing the deal and moving money in their pocket. I always frowned upon this and always gave honest genuine suggestion to all the clients who approach me, even when a client comes with... 4 2 replies
How do you handle it when someone on your team 'knows a better way' (that isn't documented)? I've built SOPs for dozens of companies, and one thing I've realized is that creating the darned SOP is only half the battle. The real challenge is ensuring that people actually follow them and see to it that the SOPs stay up-to-date. Also, I like to stay relevant and see what's working, and what isn't. Are you using software?Recurring reviews? Automations? ONLY operationalizing key portions of your business? Are there structural methods (staff members or controls) in place to hedge against complacency or hard headed team members? What methods... 5 1 replies
Why are people so obsessed with finding a co-founder? I can understand why someone would want a technical co-founder (someone who actually develops the product for free). However, why are even technical founders trying so hard to find a co-founder? Many times, they are looking for business co-founders, who will take like 50% of the company. If you need extra help but can't afford, why not just hire freelancers? I noticed that a lot of people who are seeking a co-founder don't even really need one. They just want one "just because." Why is that? I can never... 1 10 replies
Startup Christmas - Pain Point Giveaway To celebrate the holidays in a startup fashion, I thought it would be fun to giveaway the most coveted startup currency for aspiring founders: pain points. I will start it off, and feel free to DM me if you have ideas that can *directly* and *clearly* solve them. Coding: 1. Code like me - The most frustrating part of a lot of AI tools I use, like Cursor, is that it’s good at generating code, but that code often doesn’t feel like, work like, or structure itself like my... 4 1 replies
VC funding yes/no? I'm looking for a co-founder and almost all of them are talking about external funding, accelerators and all kinds of ways to give up equity... I'm not really that keen on that and am more than happy to bootstrap. The question is, why are so many people obsessed with vc funding? Is it a brag to get some? what's wrong with having a startup that doesn't sell for billions? 5 10 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... 1 0 replies
