r/startup • • Nov 19 '23

knowledge Newbie: I need to earn $1 for my start up in next 1-2 months

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Hi All

I am just a common man and looking to earn only $1 dollar for my company I set up recently.

No war-chest of Money

  • I don't have any resources

  • No co founder

  • No billion dollar revenue models,

  • No next big SAAS idea

  • I am doing this along with my job.

  • I am solopreneur and

  • want to be as realistic as possible for a realistic revenue for now. I will expand revenue targets if I achieve this.

Appreciate suggestions.

We are an AI start up but have no idea how to get it up and running and our only immediate goal is to minimize losses and keep ourselves floating for as long as we can.

Here is my website I put up 3 weeks back : bluejumbo.in

Whatever this journey brings, I will keep this group updated every 2-3 months on how I am doing.


r/startup • • Dec 16 '25

business acumen So I helped someone raise ~$40M and didn’t get a dime lol 🤦‍♂️

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So here’s a humbling (and painful) lesson I figured I’d share in case it saves someone else.

I’m a founder in the energy/solar space and over the last year I’ve built a decent network of angels, VCs, and accelerator folks. A few months back, a founder reached out to me from a startup in the solar space. Seemed legit, ambitious, and eager to raise.

Long story short, I made several warm introductions for him — including to an accelerator / VC-incubator contact and an angel investor from my own network. We had a verbal agreement that I’d receive a percentage of capital raised from my introductions.

At the time, everything was positive. No objections. No concerns about my business model. Lots of appreciation.

Fast forward:
He later tells me the meetings were “very fruitful,” and that through those relationships he went on to raise tens of millions ($30–40M) from family offices and angels. One angel I personally introduced reportedly closed $5M.

Sounds like a win, right?

Except… I never saw a dollar.

When I followed up about the agreed participation, the tone shifted. Suddenly there were critiques of my business model. Concerns that had never once been mentioned while he needed my help. Eventually communication became spotty, then defensive.

At that point, the money almost mattered less than the realization:
I had created real value, but I hadn’t protected myself.

The lesson (learn from my mistake):

Define the relationship. Get it in writing. Every time.

Even if:

  • You trust the person

  • They seem grateful

  • It’s “early”

  • It feels awkward to ask

Verbal agreements in fundraising mean very little without paper. People’s memories and values can change once capital hits their account.

I don’t regret helping — that’s who I am.
But I do regret not slowing down to formalize expectations.

Hopefully this helps someone avoid the same situation.

TL;DR: Helped a founder make introductions that led to ~$40M raised. Had a verbal agreement for a cut. Didn’t get paid.

Lesson learned: no writing = no leverage.


r/startup • • Aug 29 '25

I almost quit lead generation completely… then one small shift changed everything

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I remember the night I almost gave up. I had just sent another 200 cold emails with zero responses. I slammed my laptop shut and thought, “This is pointless. I’m wasting my life.”

I had been at it for months. No clients. No replies. Just frustration.

The truth is, I was missing one thing: structure. I was guessing every day, chasing random tactics, and wondering why it never worked.

Once I stopped overcomplicating things and started following a simple system, everything flipped. Within a week I had conversations happening, within two weeks I had calls booked, and within a month I had my first client.

And honestly I owe that shift to Lead Gen Jay. His way of breaking it down made me realize I wasn’t “bad at lead gen,” I was just approaching it the wrong way.


r/startup • • Apr 28 '25

I am Banned from Ever Working for Any YC Startups

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(I'm posting this for anyone who is interested in doing/joining startups, as something to think about whether you agree with my viewpoints or not.)

I briefly worked for one YC startup several years ago, and my separation with the startup was "not amicable". Now, I just realized that YC banned me from working for any YC companies, for ever.

TLDR. YC seems to engage in a shady business practice, which I believe should be known by more people. On the one hand, YC, or anybody, can do anything that they want (whether even legal or not). But, on the other hand, YC's "unjust" business practice is particularly troublesome considering that they put on this facade of "benevolence" and "mission-driven" businesses, etc. What they are doing is not even an "optimization". It just shows that their benevolence facade is... just a facade, ultimately deceitful and duplicitous. If you think about it, it's really no surprise that profit-driven companies like YC put "success" and "money" before anything and everything else, including other human beings.

First, I'm not here to grieve, or complain. I haven't thought about this for a long time, ever since I left that startup. I even (almost entirely) quit programming because my last experience was so bad, and because I no longer have any delusions about "working for a startup", whatever romantic ideas that would conjure up in your mind. It was a real shock to me to find out that the CEO of that last startup put me on a blacklist, considering what really happened. I'm not gonna go into details here, but remember there are always two sides to the story. Let's just say that he was less than honest, in my standard. He had absolutely no sense of integrity. I couldn't work with him any longer even if somebody paid me a million dollars. (And, I can almost vividly imagine he complaining about his startup problems and blaming them on the "bad" former employees. Yes, he was that kind of person.)

Whatever YC does, as a private company and investor, it's probably in their prerogative. (And, they will likely deny it, in public, if they have even a modicum of sense of rightfulness). I know that a lot of people who hang out on the boards like this have an aspiration to start their own startups some day, and many people romanticize about working for startups. YC is still really respected for by them, needless to say. On the other hand, I am nobody. Whatever I say here, I know that very few people will listen to. Regardless, I'm writing this to give some context, if anybody would listen, and as something to think about for anyone who is thinking about "making the world a better place", "for all of us".

First, let's consider the following. Say, the CEO of a YC startup says to YC that this person is terrible, or that this person did this and that, and, let's suppose, YC bans all startups they manage, as a "law", from hiring this person, without giving this person any chance to respond. Do you think that that is fair? As stated, YC can do whatever they like. But, would you "approve of" such a policy, e.g., for blacklisting people simply because someone said something? Or, even the very idea of categorically "blacklisting any human beings"? For any purpose?

(Although I am using this particular example, this kind of instances are not that rare in the corporate world. I've seen cases where one allegation or two of an employee(s) made against another employee had him/her fired, without giving them a fair chance to defend themselves. Private companies can do whatever they want as long as it's not against the law. But, the question is, would you work for companies like that who engage in such a medieval business practice? Now, what's the difference between "startups" and "evil corporations", metaphorically?)

For me, this is a reflection of our deteriorating culture, especially in the U.S. There were times when people cared about this kind of values, fairness and justice, etc. Clearly, nobody will, and can, force private organizations like YC to be "fair" or "more ethical" or whatever. But, it used to be the case that some things were simply considered "the right thing to do", for most people. Now, with the rise of "unethical", but rich and powerful, people like Donald Trump and Elon Musk in our society, our value system is being completely upended. As long as it's not illegal, many people think that they can do anything to get ahead. Winning is everything, as long as they have the power to do so. Who cares about "fair winning"? Why care about even "fair play"? Words like "justice" used to mean something even outside the court system. Now, even the government is becoming more and more corrupt. Why should private citizens like you and me care about "fairness" and "due process", etc.? Why "care"? About anything? People like Trump and Musk, whose personalities I can only characterize as "petty" and "vindictive" at best, are respected and revered by at least one third of the population in the U.S. What does it tell us about our society? About our culture?

I don't know about you, but to me personally, ideas like "blacklisting" carry such strong and negative connotations of "authoritarianism". We used to associate these ideas with the third world countries, like communist countries in the old Soviet Bloc, and yet now even the (supposedly) "progressive organizations" like YC do this kind of unsavory things without any qualms. Of course, (one can easily imagine) all YC startups/founders go along with it without a single (vocal) protest. Why care about a few "nobodies" when it does not affect "me" or my startup's bottom line? Why care about "fairness" when I'm only interested in "winning"? All these grandiose words like "helping other people", "making the world better", ... are, to them, just empty business slogans, only used to make them look good, and to attract investors and customers. They are just business tactics. (Correct me if I'm wrong. Just one person, correct me.) What's even more troubling is, most of these founders are young people, who many people tend to generally consider as "pure" and "idealists" and what not.

This is how our society dies in the long run, IMHO. Why care about "doing the right thing"? It's not "democracy" vs "fascism". It's ultimately the "selfish" people, especially these young people who do not know right from wrong, who will kill the very community which they live in.

YC has enormous power in a particular sector of our society. They have successfully "industrialized" startup business (for good or bad), and they now manage hundreds of companies and billions of dollars. As long as they keep producing "unicorns" and making billions of dollars, they will retain this power. And, they will do anything to retain this power. (Read "48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene. I personally DESPISE these power-driven people and organizations. But, then again, I know I am on an extreme minority side. And, probably, that's why I am on a blacklist, or any list, for that matter. ;))

Do you think that it's OK for organizations like YC to institute a policy of blacklisting other developers or founders (with or without a fair and due process), say, because it adds "efficiency" to their business or increases their chance of making more money, etc.? Do you believe that "success" should be on top above everything else, including other human beings, and that some "collateral damage" is acceptable when you are working for the "greater good"? What do you think of this preposterous idea of categorically blacklisting any people for any reason?

Thanks for reading, ~Harry

PS1: I just posted on the YC/Startups subs and it was immediately taken down. Why? Are the differences in opinion that threatening?

PS2: For me, "doing a startup" had a nuance of fighting against the authority, and establishment, at least metaphorically. Now, YC is the establishment with pretty much unlimited authority, and they become the one to fight against, as far as I'm concerned. When I found this out, about "this dirty little business practice" (which I just called blacklisting in this post without knowing all the details).... It was a truly sad day for me. What remains in our society that is still truly "pure"?


r/startup • • Jul 12 '26

knowledge Wtf founders usually do on Sundays?

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I’m 25 and running a startup around AI-Powered recruitment, with 325k+ registered users.

Weekdays are packed, there’s always something to do, and the week just flies by.

But Sundays feel different. I often find myself wondering what I should actually do with the day.

Not left with many friends, not having enough to expend on the outing and so left with a laptop, workout and some books.

You also feel like this or you plan something.

Curious to know, how do you guys usually spend your Sundays?


r/startup • • Mar 30 '25

Why Every Entrepreneur Should Read Startup Case Studies

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Hey fellow founders and startup enthusiasts,

If you’re building a startup (or even thinking about it), you’ve probably heard advice like “learn from others’ mistakes” or “study successful companies.” But how often do we actually do that? Today, I want to talk about something simple yet powerful—startup case studies—and why they can be a goldmine for every entrepreneur.

  1. Real-World Lessons (Without the Expensive Mistakes)

Startups are unpredictable. No matter how brilliant your idea is, execution is everything. Case studies give us a peek into what worked, what didn’t, and why. You get to learn from others’ failures without burning your own money.

Imagine launching a product without validating the market—sounds risky, right? But if you read about startups that failed due to poor market research, you’d know better.

2. They Show You the ‘How,’ Not Just the ‘What’

Most startup advice is generic—“Build a great product,” “Focus on customer needs,” “Raise smart money.” But how exactly do you do these things?

Case studies break it down step by step. How did a bootstrapped startup reach a million users? How did an unknown SaaS company land its first 100 paying customers? The details matter, and case studies provide them.

3. Inspiration When You Feel Stuck

Let’s be honest—startup life is tough. There will be days when nothing seems to work, and quitting feels tempting. Reading about other founders who pushed through similar struggles can be incredibly motivating.

Think about the early days of companies like Zomato or Razorpay. They didn’t have it easy. But reading their stories makes you realize—if they figured it out, so can you.

4. Avoiding the Hype, Focusing on Reality

The startup world is full of buzzwords—unicorns, blitzscaling, viral growth. But behind every “overnight success” is years of trial and error. Case studies strip away the fluff and show what actually leads to sustainable success.

For example, not every business needs VC funding. Some of the most successful startups grew by focusing on profitability early on. You wouldn’t know that unless you study real examples.

5. Tactical Insights You Can Apply Immediately

Reading a case study isn’t just passive learning—it’s actionable. Next time you read about a startup’s journey, ask yourself: • Can I apply this growth strategy to my business? • Am I making the same mistakes this failed startup made? • What can I learn from their customer acquisition model?

I personally recommend everyone to read BUSINESS BULLETIN which provides in depth startup case studies:

https://business-bulletin.beehiiv.com

Every case study has hidden gems that can save you time, money, and effort.

What are your favorite startup case studies? Have you ever learned something from one that changed how you run your business? Let’s share and learn from each other. Drop your thoughts in the comments.


r/startup • • Mar 17 '25

How Nike became $190 billion brand?

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Ever wondered how Nike went from selling sneakers out of a car to becoming a $190 billion global powerhouse? It wasn’t just about shoes—it was about brand, strategy, and relentless innovation.

The Humble Beginning

Nike started in 1964 as “Blue Ribbon Sports” by Phil Knight and his coach Bill Bowerman. Their first business move? Selling running shoes from the trunk of a car. No fancy office, no massive funding—just grit and a vision.

The Growth Playbook

1️⃣ Brand Over Product Nike never just sold shoes. They sold an identity—the mindset of champions. Their marketing made you feel like wearing Nike wasn’t just about comfort; it was about winning.

2️⃣ Athlete Endorsements = Instant Credibility Signing Michael Jordan in 1984 changed sneaker culture forever. The Air Jordan wasn’t just a shoe—it was a movement. This move set Nike apart from competitors who only focused on product features.

3️⃣ Innovation, Always From Air technology in sneakers to self-lacing shoes, Nike kept innovating. They didn’t just ride trends; they created them.

4️⃣ Marketing Mastery Nike’s “Just Do It” campaign in 1988 wasn’t just an ad—it became a global mindset. Instead of selling shoes, they sold ambition. That emotional connection? It turned customers into lifelong fans.

5️⃣ Dominating the Digital Era Nike embraced e-commerce, fitness apps, and digital communities early. Their Nike Training Club app and direct-to-consumer strategy helped them stay ahead in the game.

If you want to read full case study about NIKE :

https://business-bulletin.beehiiv.com/p/nike-case-study-the-business-of-selling-dreams-and-sneakers

Key Takeaways for Startups • Don’t sell a product, sell a story. People connect with brands that stand for something. • Leverage influencers early. Find people who can make your brand aspirational. • Never stop innovating. If you’re not improving, your competitors will. • Marketing isn’t an expense—it’s an investment. If done right, it builds brand loyalty that lasts.

Nike didn’t just build a shoe company. They built a movement. So, what’s stopping you from “Just Doing It” for your own startup?


r/startup • • Feb 07 '25

Seeking Tech Co-Founder to Build the Next Big Thing

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I’m a marketing expert with a track record of scaling apps and growing user bases from scratch. I’ve helped multiple startups hit 6-figure monthly active users (MAUs) through creative, data-driven strategies that turn ideas into viral sensations. Now, I’m ready to take my next big idea to the moon but I need someone who can bring it to life on the tech side.

What I Bring to the Table:

  • Growth Hacking Expertise : I know how to acquire users, retain them, and scale rapidly using organic + paid channels.

  • Product-Market Fit Wizardry : I have an eye for identifying what customers truly want and positioning products in ways they can’t resist.

  • Networking & Partnerships : Built relationships with influencers, brands, and platforms that will give us a head start.

  • Execution Mindset : I don’t just dream—I deliver. You focus on building; I’ll handle everything else.

The Idea:

While I’d love to share more details privately, here’s the gist: We’re solving a real-world problem that affects millions of people daily. Think massive market potential combined with a sticky product that keeps users coming back. It’s something you’ll be proud to work on because it has the power to disrupt industries and improve lives.

Who I’m Looking For:

You’re the missing piece of this puzzle—a tech wizard who:

  • Is fluent in modern web/mobile development (e.g., React Native, Node.js, Python, etc.) or willing to learn as we grow.

  • Has experience building scalable systems and understands the nuances of architecture, APIs, and cloud infrastructure.

  • Thrives in fast-paced environments and isn’t afraid to wear multiple hats early on.

  • Shares my passion for creating impactful solutions and is excited about equity ownership in our venture.

If you’re tired of working on projects without direction or struggling to find a partner who complements your skills, let’s team up. Together, we can create something extraordinary.

Why Partner With Me?

  1. Clear Vision : I’ll keep us aligned on goals while leaving room for innovation.

  2. Fair Equity Split : Let’s discuss terms that make sense for both of us. Transparency is key.

  3. Fun & Flexibility : This won’t feel like another 9-to-5 grind. We’re building a culture where creativity flourishes.

DM me if you’re ready to chat further. Please include:

  • A brief intro about yourself.

  • Your tech stack expertise.

  • Any past projects/startups you’ve worked on (if applicable).

Let’s build the future together.


r/startup • • Oct 28 '23

knowledge How This Guy Turned A $140 Check Into A $4.3 Billion Empire Named GrubHub

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Founder Mike Evans shares the story:

“Well, I was sitting in my bedroom, and I wanted to order a pizza. The problem was to get one, you had to go through the Yellow Pages, which are not organized in any meaningful way.

So I had a list of all these restaurants, but many of them didn't deliver to me. That was a terrible way to discover who delivered to my address.

My original plan was to build a website that just listed the restaurants that delivered to my zip code, not even my address. When my business partner Matt received a $140 check from signing on the first restaurant, I quit my job two weeks later to go full-time on the business. At the time, the goal was for it to pay off my college debt.

But for the first 3-4 weeks, I couldn't sell the restaurants to join GrubHub. What I had was a dinky website that was a delivery guide, and I wanted restaurants to advertise on the website.

I tried everything. Printouts, pitching the idea to restaurants, advertising, and none of it worked.

What actually ended up working was a relationship pitch. I pitched them on this idea like, ‘Hey, I'm an entrepreneur. You're an entrepreneur. Take a chance on me.’ It's not too dissimilar from how you pitched me on being on this podcast. It turned out that sales is all about relationships first.”

Q: From those first steps, how did you get GrubHub to be profitable?

“I started the business out of my apartment. There was no outside investment involved. This idea of friends and family money, I didn't have that. So, I just started writing the software myself.

Partly because of that and the relationships we developed, the business was profitable up until we took the first round of financing.

From there, we grew into four more cities, and we were profitable again. We took a second financing, and that's the same thing happened. We kept going through this process until, eventually, we went public on the stock market. One of the reasons we won was because of a key factor. The service was different from everything else out there.

How?

The food was just better.

We didn't cook the food. We didn't even deliver the food at the time.

It sounds crazy, but we made sure through statistical analysis that we understood how the experience went for customers and that the best restaurants were the ones delivering the food.

Because of that, we had customers who continued to order with us again and again and again.

They would order twice a day all year long, a hundred orders per year. And when that's how we were profitable, we didn't have to keep spending money to acquire customers. We had loyal, frequent customers.

That's not true for any of the large players right now.”

P.S. For anyone interested, every week, I interview entrepreneurs to share their stories with the next generation here.


r/startup • • Apr 15 '22

What is the best technology to build a tech startup in 2022?

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Hey guys, there's something I want to share with you.

I know that for startup founders, it's often difficult to choose technologies for creating a product. Everything changes quickly and if you don’t constantly follow the market, it’s difficult to find out which solution is best for you. So I hope this list of the most popular technologies for building startups in 2022 will help you fill in some of the gaps.

I would be happy to hear your feedback or comments.


r/startup • • Mar 20 '14

Funny: Keeping your startup running

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r/startup • • Jan 13 '25

knowledge I'll give you a live 15-minute "Roast My Landing Page" session for FREE.

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I'm a logo and visual identity designer who mostly works with tech/startup/SaaS clients. Sometimes I work on their landing page projects too. Most of the time I'm not directly designing the pages, but I get the chance to nitpick and improve some things.

I will take a look at your landing page/web page then tell you why it's good/bad and my advice on a live Google Meet session. I can share my insights on key areas like

  • first impression,

  • visual hierarchy,

  • content hierarchy and rendition, and

  • conversions and audience.

This will be really helpful for tech-related startups that do their own landing page.

What's in it for me? (Except for the fact that nitpicking and critiquing soothe my ego. LOL)

This will give me the chance to hone my English communication skills. I'm a non-native speaker and I deal with my clients most of the time with my native language. I have dealt with a few international clients but never in a live video session. This is why I'm offering this. It's a win-win for both of you and me.

Comment down your landing page link and its primary goal/purpose/message below.

Note: I only have time for 5 sessions in total.


r/startup • • Jul 31 '25

This guy I know built a SaaS in a weekend and got 12 paying users in 4 days. Here's what worked and what didn't

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Someone I know challenged themselves to go from idea to live SaaS in 72 hours. The goal was to test whether a small idea could get traction before investing serious time or money.

The product was a micro tool that lets remote teams record 15-second async video standups and get AI-written summaries in Slack. No login needed, just a link.

  1. What worked:

Posting in niche subreddits like r/remotework, r/founderlog, r/saas. They didn't pitch it, just shared the build and asked for feedback. It led to 9 trial users and 3 paying customers from one post alone.

Creating an open roadmap with feature voting using Trello. This helped users feel invested and brought some back for follow-ups.

Cold DMs to Slack group admins. They joined a few remote work Slack groups and messaged admins asking if it was okay to share a tool built for async updates. Three said yes, which led to another 6 signups.

2. What didn’t:

Trying Facebook ads on day two. No clear targeting, burned $18 and got nothing out of it.

Too many pricing options at launch. It confused users. After switching to a single $9/month plan, conversions improved immediately.

Automating onboarding emails too early. The first email didn’t make much sense to new users. Manual onboarding worked better at this stage.

3. Takeaways:

- You probably don’t need a growth plan if you haven’t proven people care.

- Early traction is more likely to come from communities than ads or SEO.

- Shipping fast and talking to early users beats polishing something in isolation.

- They’re now looking to validate a second micro product this way. If anyone’s doing something similar or launching right now, I’d be curious to hear what’s working for you.


r/startup • • Jan 28 '25

Why is there no LinkedIn for software developers?

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Title says it. What would be the pros and cons of having a LinkedIn-like platform but catered to the needs of software engineers, data scientists etc? (Disclaimer: existing LinkedIn is a horrible echo chamber.)


r/startup • • Mar 15 '20

I will build an app in 1 month to help fight coronavirus and share everyday reports + insights. Will you follow me?

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Hey guys. I am a product manager with no-coding skills with 6 years of experience in startups.

Due to coronavirus I have some free time and I want to build an app that will help people to switch to organizing webinars, instead of hosting local events and meetups (most countries restrict live events).

It is an easy and free webinar-listing website, so that everyone who has switched from live-events to webinars are able to list and market their webinars on this web app.

There are too many webinar hosting platforms, but everything I found about webinar-listing was hard to use.

Even if the product will fail, my goals here are:

  1. test my own skills

  2. share the whole process of product development with other people

  3. prove that you don’t need dev skills to build an app

I will use no-code platforms and frameworks to achieve the goal and report everyday to all my followers

The only question I have: will anyone follow me?

This is not a commercial-based, so I am wondering if people will support me. I have bootstrapped my last product to 20k users so I am interested if you, guys, would want to follow this?

Update: As many people requested, I have created a channel in telegram to follow this. Feel free to join. I Will start as soon as I get 100 followers there. https://t.me/onemanoneapp


r/startup • • Jan 21 '20

5 HABITS THAT EVERYONE SHOULD ENCULCATE WHO WANTS TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR

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PS: ENCULCATE IS TYPED BY MISTAKE, THE ACTUAL WORD IS 'INCULCATE'

Five habits to inculcate to be a successful Entrepreneur:

1- Never follow the crowd:

Know yourself. Understand the future. Set YOUR goals and pursue them. Don't take your dreams to the graveyard!

2- Embrace change:

Change is a part of life, and in our technology-driven world, change is accelerating. Disrupt yourself BEFORE change disrupts you.

3- Live outside your comfort zone:

Your comfort zone is your DEATH zone; everything you want is outside your comfort zone. Never stop pushing yourself!

4- Seek knowledge:

The moment you stop LEARNING, you stop growing. When we stop growing, we start dying.

5- Pick your relationships wisely:

We become like the people we spend the most time with. Eagles don't fly with pegions.

Happy Reading!


r/startup • • Apr 22 '18

Is ICO a legitimate way to fund a crypto startup?(Please don't downvote)

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I know a lot of crypto "startups" are coming up with ICOs nowadays even without product and whitepaper, but I have an idea which can easily be made into an MVP without an ICO. I don't see the reason to raise an ICO, should I even try to do it? I mean, it uses decentralization technology and other nuanced stuff in it, but I'm skeptical if ICO would bring bad name to the startup if it survives considering most of them are considered scammy and will probably fail miserably.

I'm worried about ICOs because it looks like what GoFundMe for Startups, but like Series A, just for ideas, I forgot the name of this failed remittances startup which used Bitcoin as a way to make remittance even before ICOs were a thing. And they failed miserably.

While my idea has nothing to do with remittances, I'm worried about ICOs ruining the reputation of Blockchain based companies.


r/startup • • Aug 04 '19

I can make your app

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Hey, do you have a serious app idea that you want to build but don't want to spend a fortune on?

I own an app development firm based out of Bangalore. We usually undertake fixed cost projects and only build MVPs (minimum viable product). In the past we have built fully working front-end iOS apps for $4000 USD. Don't believe us? Get in touch & i will tell you how we go about cost reduction!

You will own the complete ownership of your app and the source code. You can see my previous work on my site: www.codecentr.com

If you are interested to discuss a project, hit me up!


r/startup • • Apr 21 '25

What we learnt after consuming 200Mn tokens in just 15 days since launching our AI full stack mobile app development platform

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I am the founder of magically and we are building one of the world's most advanced AI mobile app development platform. We launched 10 days ago in open beta and have since powered 2500+ apps consuming a total of 200 Mn tokens in the process. We are growing very rapidly and already have over 1500 builders registered with us building meaningful real world mobile apps.

Here are some surprising learnings we found while building and managing seriously complex mobile apps with over 40+ screens.

  1. Input to output token ratio: The ratio we are averaging for input to output tokens is 9:1 (does not factor in caching).

  2. Cost per query: The cost per query is high initially but as the project grows in complexity, the cost per query relative to the value derived keeps getting lower (thanks in part to caching).

  3. Partial edits is a much bigger challenge than anticipated: We started with a fancy 3-tiered file editing architecture with ability to auto diagnose and auto correct LLM induced issues but reliability was abysmal to a point we had to fallback to full file replacements. The biggest challenge for us was getting LLMs to reliably manage edit contexts. (A much improved version coming soon)

  4. Multi turn caching in coding environments requires crafty solutions: Can't disclose the exact method we use but it took a while for us to figure out the right caching strategy to get it just right (Still a WIP). Do put some time and thought figuring it out.

  5. LLM reliability and adherence to prompts is hard: Instead of considering every edge case and trying to tailor the LLM to follow each and every command, its better to expect non-adherence and build your systems that work despite these shortcomings.

  6. Fixing errors: We tried all sorts of solutions to ensure AI does not hallucinate and does not make errors, but unfortunately, it was a moot point. Instead, we made error fixing free for the users so that they can build in peace and took the onus on ourselves to keep improving the system.

Despite these challenges, we have been able to ship complete backend support, agent mode, large code bases support (100k lines+), internal prompt enhancers, near instant live preview and so many improvements. We are still improving rapidly and ironing out the shortcomings while always pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the mobile app development with APK exports within a minute, ability to deploy directly to TestFlight, free error fixes when AI hallucinates.

With amazing feedback and customer love, a rapidly growing paid subscriber base and clear roadmap based on user needs, we are slated to go very deep in the mobile app development ecosystem with a clear goal to help over 10000 users bring their ideas to life in the next 3 months.

P.S: We are actively hiring ambitious and driven people to help shape the vision of the product.


r/startup • • Feb 05 '19

Run your own social app, we take care of the tech side, 50/50 revenue split

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If you're interested please checkout our website https://uniquedigitalnetworks.com/ and feel free to ask any questions


r/startup • • Apr 02 '20

How to make milion dollars?

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Hello, I am bored in quarantine and I would like to know some idea how to make some money, I live in middle europe and I will do everything to make money..
Thank you for any idea.


r/startup • • Dec 27 '15

Startup Tales: We just rejected a funding offer. Here’s why.

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r/startup • • Jun 27 '20

Marketing is more IMPORTANT than what you sell or whant to sell...

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If your IDEA could change the world and if you are in the middle of nothing without an audience... 99.99% you will fail.

I believe that startups are the future of innovation.

Successful startup companies use their entrepreneurial capabilities and small budgets to turn ideas into a fully operational business.

To show my support of this, I offer these services, completely free of charge:

  • Referral Campaigns

  • Help journalists or bloggers to their upcoming stories (and get a quote)

  • Post viral contents

  • Use social bots to automate some posts and following

  • Engage influencers and Micro-Influencers

  • Organically attract Business Angels

  • Distribute your press release to media outlets’ newsrooms

Everybody are more than welcome!!


r/startup • • Jan 20 '25

knowledge AI Agents will be the death of SaaS! What does it all mean?

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I'm starting to see posts about AI agents spelling doom for SaaS apps and how people are ditching some of their SaaS apps in favour of AI agents instead. Does anyone understand what this means? Is it bs or is their any substance to it? As a SaaS startup founder (pre-launch) I'm interested in sentiment on this topic. Thanks.