have yall tried the new replit ai app builder???? jesus christ i just built like an entire app and a decent one too in like 1 hr with text prompts. its actually crazy. (not affiliated with replit) obv dont think itll build an entire functioning e2e system in prod but def good enough for like POCs. i feel like everyday, building software startups are becoming more and more accessible. eg: designers --> direct frontend implementation, devin, etc. 3 2 replies
Grew my startup 7x in the last month Long-time lurker, first-time posting in this subreddit. Wanted to share a recent win that might be helpful to others. Some context: I started Aimerce to solve a simple but critical problem - helping DTC brands keep their customer data longer than the 7-day cookie window that's killing most mobile marketing efforts. We basically help brands implement server-side tracking and better use their first-party data for Meta ads and email marketing. The unexpected breakthrough: Being the first point of interaction between customers and brands meant we were sitting on a... 1 2 replies
Brainfart at 5am Burn my idea. It annoys me that i build a GPT with the old model and i want to move to the newer one, e.g. to use its online search function. Maybe i even want to move away from GPT or compare its performance with another model (similar function like a GPT). Solution: small SaaS which holds all the data (text, documents, etc) and can be updated in a central location. E.g. i manage my different IP domains in this SaaS and it injects the knowledge via API to... 5 0 replies
Startup Struggles and Career Paths Hey Fellow Startuppers, I’m feeling somewhat disoriented at the moment because I have several possibilities for my future career. However, some of them don’t seem entirely satisfactory, and I’m not sure I have a full picture of all the available options. I’d like to reach out to you for advice and insights based on your experiences. Perhaps some of you can relate and share interesting perspectives. I’m in my mid-30s and plan to defend my PhD next year. Currently, I’m finalizing my dissertation on cryptologic topics, including Privacy-Enhancing Technologies... 1 0 replies
Failed startup, now what? We raised a good amount of seed capital but that was it. From what I hear, they hit end of the runway and no A round term sheets on horizon. So, closing down shop. I was pushed out right after the seed was finalized. I was 1/2 vested at the time, remaining of unvested shares bought back. I voted against a move my cofounder really wanted. He rallied enough support and “poof”, out I went. Now company is going through liquidation. I doubt I am high in the preference... 3 1 replies
When To Move On From A Project? What metrics or factors are most important when deciding if a project is worth continuing or not? I am 24 and have been working on a project for about two years now after work and on weekends. Although two years is a long time to work on a project, I found it justified. On first launch, we organically obtained 300 users in two weeks, 40-50% of users were consistently active and paying customers, doing well on socials etc. Customers were giving voluntary, overall very positive feedback about the platform.... 4 0 replies
Looking for people to build stuff with/for in 2025. Hello everyone! Saw a post from u/geraldgenta for 2024 and looking to achieve something myself or with others in 2025! I am looking for people in startups or thinking of starting one to learn more about what you guys are doing and ideas. Information about me: * Full time software developer in backend and data at a tech company. * Been teaching university students programming and working at my university as a data consultant as side gig, Looking for something new. * Interested in data related things \~ my... 4 3 replies
What’s the difference between a pitch deck and business plan? Hello fellow entrepreneurs & founders. I may have a potential investor on the hook and wanted to ask the main differences between a pitch deck and business plan. What should the business plan focus on in terms of content? How deep does one go when it comes to individual aspects such as entering new markets, differentiating from completion, etc. Thanks guys 4 0 replies
RevenueCat vs Stripe vs Superwall Which one of these / combination of these should I go with for my Capacitor iOS app? What do you guys recommend. I need to build a payment system where there are service providers and service consumers. The providers can set their monthly subscription amount and the consumers will pay it. Then, our app takes a percentage of the profit made by the providers. We also want to charge a base fee for the advanced tools in the app to the consumers as well. 5 2 replies
Suggest appropriate tech stack and development services Hi I am 22(m) and non engineer with good knowledge and interest in finance especially wealth management and roboadvisory. I want to build a platform for wealth management/ pension planning/ roboadvisory for india I want advice regarding how to build a platform that can be hosted online and would do complex calculation. Key features 1. Enable users to make portfolio selection across ranges of ETF / mf and stocks/ bonds and find key mixes (max sharpe) + for aggressive, moderate and conservative portfolios 2. Help users do backtesting of... 1 3 replies
Google docs to blog! Hi all, The other day I heard some people complaining about setting up a blog using wordpress or other cms is a bit of a hustle. And they said that really wished they had something similar to google docs to write. I have the same feeling. Is there any saas that brings this google docs to blog feeling? 4 1 replies
At what point does a startup hire outside help for business analytics? I am very interested in joining a start up. Some background on me (for context, not promotional): My area of focus is business analytics - dashboards, marketing and sales databases, forecasting, and advanced merchandising and customer insights - but not heavy-duty engineering. My question is this: what stage of startup is most likely suited with my skillset? I would like to get in on the ground floor before someone else builds a messy data foundation, but it seems like < 10 person startups are hard to connect with. Is... 2 2 replies
Embedded Analytics or Custom Solution? hi all. We're a financial planning startup facing a strategic crossroads. **Our Situation:** * Early-stage B2B SaaS platform for financial professionals * Focused on financial forecasting and analytics * Currently integrating with multiple financial data sources **Strategic Decision:** Should we build our own custom analytics/dashboard solution or use an embedded analytics platform like Sigma or Expl0? **Key Considerations:** * Limited engineering resources and eng team is overseas. * Previously built a report builder using victory JS but the solution was not ideal. * In Beta, don't have many users/revenue... 1 1 replies
What equity to ask as a cofounder joining a 6 months old startup? Community, I am in talks with a startup founder about joining them as a co-founder. Please help me either with general guidelines on how to evaluate my equity ask or with advice based on the details I could share below: The 6-month-old startup currently has one founder who is looking for a cofounder as they are unable to manage it all by themselves. While I am unable to share the details of the startup, the startup is a tech-enabled business in the B2C space. Currently, the business is such... 4 3 replies
How can I reach and talk to CISOs (Chief Information Technology Officer) Hi! I'm building a cybersecurity startup with a lot of domain expertise. I would like to validate my idea with potential customers, CISOs. However, I'm struggling to reach them considering they're such a high-profile persona. Anyone has any tips on how can I reach CISOs, or alternatively, conduct market research about the problem I'm aiming at solving? (Tried the obvious ways - Linkedin doesn't work as they get dozens of requests a week) Thanks. 5 5 replies
Looking for an AI/ML engineer We are a seed stage startup and based in Europe but also expanding to San Francisco soon. So for now we are working remotely and traveling a lot. In terms of startup itself, we are building an AI for exposing fake news and verifying information across the internet. Our mission is to give everyone access to reliable information. Currently looking for a founding AI/ML engineer with experience in the industry either in US or Europe. Passion for the problem is required, otherwise let’s not waste time. If you have... 1 3 replies
What to do with the money and the vision? Hey y'all. I need your help, and in you contributing to this discussion, I hope it helps others. Do you know of any books (or other resources) that help one learn the skill(s) involved in taking a vision and a budget and making into a reality? I've been thinking about how there are two types of jobs (in the broader sense of the word). **Type 1** is a job where you are told what to do. You do not have much or any say. You don't have a budget... 5 1 replies
I will do free Backend work Hello! I’m looking to build my portfolio with backend projects, as I’m pursuing a backend position. If you have any projects requiring backend development using technologies like Python, Node.js, C/C++, Java, or similar, I’d love to contribute and collaborate. Let me know! 😁 4 3 replies
Affiliate programs: KYC and AML regulations? I've been thinking about this for a while and can't seem to find the answer. For companies that have affiliate programs (specifically those that pay you, not the ones that just give you a discount), what are the regulations that I should be aware of? My current understanding is that companies can't just send money to random people due to AML, so are affiliates always companies? Or am I missing something else? Also, if anyone has good resources for how to set it all up, that would be great.... 3 0 replies
For the past month, I’ve used my app’s logo as my phone wallpaper—it’s my daily reminder to keep going. For the past 4 weeks, my lockscreen has been one of the mockups of the logo for my app. Every time I pick up my phone—whether it’s late at night after a long meeting, or early in the morning before the day starts—it stares back at me. It’s not the official logo, just a mockup, but for me, it’s more than that. It’s a daily reminder of the work I’ve put in so far, the challenges I’ve faced, and the miles I still have to go to get to... 2 2 replies
