Founders

Share Your Startup: November 2022 — Upvote for Greater Visibility Overview The r/startups community invites founders to share what they’re building. This post provides a structured template to introduce your…

Why Do So Many Startups Sound Incredibly Ordinary or Misguided? In the world of entrepreneurship, many early-stage companies, including those showcased by prominent programs like Y Combinator, often come across…

How Founders Can Avoid Repeating Common Startup Mistakes: A Practical Guide Over the years, I’ve spoken with hundreds of founders and repeatedly seen the same pitfalls crop up. Why do…

Stop the AI Hype: Why AI Won’t Replace a Developer with Three Months’ Experience There’s a growing wave of excitement around artificial intelligence across social media, and it’s time for…

How Early Equity and Departure Shape Startup Outcomes: Lessons from a CTO’s Perspective I recently learned that an AI startup I previously served as CTO for secured a $4 million…

Title: Copycat Strategy: How a Competitive Approach Earned $60K Without a New Idea Overview This post shares a real-world case study from a mobile app launched in 2021 for iOS,…

How I Reached 100 Early Users by Focusing on Non-Scaling Tactics In this post, I want to share a recent milestone and the practical lessons I learned from pursuing early…

Title: Is Our Startup Doomed by a Reactive Partner? A Founder’s Reflection on a 2-Year SaaS Journey Blog post: After two years of building a SaaS-style product with a business…

Title: Turning a Startup Setback into Long-Term Success: Lessons from My First Venture Starting a business while still in high school is a rare and nerve-wracking experience. My first venture…

How to Convert More with a 14-Point Landing Page Checklist In the vast sea of “60-point” landing page checklists, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. After sifting through dozens of lengthy…