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r/startups on 2026-10-15

  1. 1Everything is oversaturated (i will not promote)Or at least it seems that way. For example I still remember e commerce and dropshipping in the beginnings people made the most basic websites no targeted marketing or brand building still being profitable like 2015. Nowadays no chance…by u/Honest_Classroom_870 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-17 · in 4 captures
  2. 2Cofounder considering leaving after Series B - looking for advice *I Will not promote*I'm a technical cofounder of a venture-backed startup that has raised several rounds of funding, grown to 70+ employees, and is now well beyond the early startup stage. I'm no longer on the board following our Series B and am considering…by u/junyaminty · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-17 · in 4 captures
  3. 3Burnt out after a 3rd failed startup (I will not promote)I've been working in early stage startups in the Bay area for 7 years now and currently working at my third one. And after several years of trying to make this product successful I think the writing is on the wall that this will be…by u/appAD · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-20 · in 7 captures
  4. 4A nuclear startup is suing its own seed investor. Who's right? (I will not promote)Valar Atomics, a nuclear startup, is suing one of its own investors, Day One Ventures, over its ~$1B Series B. Day One put in $1M at seed and $15M at the A. They own under 5%, but they have pro-rata, so they can buy into each new round to…by u/socleads · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-21 · in 8 captures
  5. 5My boss ghosted me and all of our still paying subscribers, I will not promoteI’ve worked for this children’s clothing subscription as the only employee for 2 and a half years. The company crowd funded and then I think the founder got funds from his other ventures. The founder lives abroad in Morocco/london and…by u/Synapticdoom · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-20 · in 7 captures
  6. 6Hiring first technical talent as a CTO/CPO (i will not promote)I’m essentially a CPO: I’ve used Claude Code to build our entire product so far, and whilst it works, I’m sure there are gaps. We are looking to hire our first technical talent, beginning with 3-month contract intern who can hopefully…by u/crashcody · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-19 · in 6 captures
  7. 7How do you find your first customers when your product could serve multiple types of users? i will not promoteI'm working on something in the AI app space and running into an interesting problem. Developers can build apps, but so can founders, PMs, and even nontechnical people using AI tools now. The challenge is figuring out who actually needs…by u/Ok-Mood-2539 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-20 · in 7 captures
  8. 8Feedback FridayWelcome 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…by u/AutoModerator · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-15 · in 2 captures
  9. 9My PM quit after 3 weeks, now wants back on better terms and I feel uneasy. Rehire him or go with the runner-up? (I will not promote)Quick note: English isn’t my first language, so I used AI to help me write this post in clear English. The situation, the details and the dilemma are all mine. I’m the founder/CEO of a ~10-year-old, profitable legal-tech SaaS in Mexico…by u/InterestingNose6486 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-21 · in 8 captures
  10. 10B2B sales ideas - I will not promoteWe're a startup selling technical software into a conservative industry. The buyer pool is small (no more than a couple of thousand people in our first, home country), the price point is high, sales cycles are usually long, and buyers…by u/rt2828 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-18 · in 5 captures
  11. 11Should I build it? (I will not promote)I have this idea for something that will solve my own problem, but I did research on some competitors in my space and they all basically have no users, but I do think that what I want to build would be very beneficial for someone like me.…by u/etiisgod · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-15 · in 2 captures
  12. 12At what point does “move fast” start becoming expensive? - I will not promote​ I’ve noticed something with startups. Early on, cutting corners makes complete sense. You don't have time to build everything properly, and honestly, you shouldn't. But some of those shortcuts quietly become permanent. You skip proper…by u/yashtulsyani · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-15 · in 2 captures
  13. 13How have you reduced the adoption cost of a developer tool? I will not promoteI’m building in the developer-tools space, and I’m learning that making a tool easy to try can be as important as building the feature itself. For founders who’ve launched devtools, what made the biggest difference in getting developers…by u/Gallegos_Daniel · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-19 · in 6 captures
  14. 14I built an app to solve my own problem. How do I know if it's a real business opportunity? "I will not promote"So Hye, I'm a young solo founder, and I recently launched an Android app. The idea actually came from my own problem. I used to forget things a lot that were really important to me. So, I started building something that could help me…by u/webstar_forever · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-18 · in 5 captures
  15. 15Solid idea, have experience being the solo engineer building similar successful products for other startups, between 3 to 9 months to get it to market, however, possible contractual issues from previous employer. What to do? I will not promoteSo, I have a good idea for a SaaS, I know I'd be first to market with it, and based on a somewhat similar product I have seen before, this is certain to be a profitable endeavor. I also have worked as a solo founding engineer in a startup…by u/TastyIndependence956 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-18 · in 5 captures
  16. 16is EOR the right structure for one employee or should we open a GmbH? (i will not promote)We have one person in Germany who's been working full-time and exclusively with us, and our legal team has flagged that this looks like an employment relationship under German law, and we need to either convert them properly or risk an…by u/memesy69 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-19 · in 6 captures
  17. 17My cofounder sees communication as a burden and is questioning his sacrifice and our partnership. (I will not promote)TL;DR: My 50/50 cofounder handles development and finances; I handle strategy, design and marketing. I lack financial visibility, which recently caused planning issues. After spending some time this week communicating, I thought we’d…by u/Iamahumanbeeing · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-18 · in 5 captures
  18. 18Launching a public beta for SaaS/Dev tool - I should list all future( udeveloped) modules/roadmap or show only the current module. ( I will not promote )Hi – Currently in stealth, boot strapped, and planning to do a public beta launch for my SaaS/Dev platform. Primary users are data engineers and semi-tech-skilled business users. Full vision of the application has 6 different models, each…by u/AggravatingCoyote186 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-19 · in 6 captures
  19. 19How do you keep track of what competitors do in marketing? (I will not promote)Hey all, Before we pick next year’s marketing priorities, I want a proper look at what our competitors are doing: conferences and events, paid, influencers, AI SEO, social and content. How do you handle this at your startup? Do you use…by u/Patient-Pollution46 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-17 · in 4 captures
  20. 20Share your startup - quarterly postShare Your Startup - Q4 2023 r/startups wants to hear what you're working on! Tell us about your startup in a comment within this submission. Follow this template: ​ Startup Name / URL Location of Your Headquarters Let people know where…by u/julian88888888 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-18 · in 5 captures
  21. 21What do you send prospects after a demo call? (i will not promote)Founder-led sales question. After a good demo call, prospective customers usually has to sell it internally to people who weren't on the call. What I usually see is people sending decks or a recording of a meeting, and i suspect nobody…by u/jp_taptale · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-21 · in 8 captures
  22. 22i will not promote - Looking for affordable AR SDK recommendations for a beauty virtual try-on apphi everyone, we’re working on a startup in the makeup and beauty space and want to add a virtual try-on feature to our app. we have a developer, but none of us has worked much with ar before, so we’re still figuring out where to start.…by u/PhilosopherUnique230 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-20 · in 7 captures
  23. 23Thinking about how I can monetise a solar sales consulting/training business *I will not promote*Some background: I started off doing outbound calls at one of the largest companies in Australia (most expensive in the country). It was a very high-pressure environment which I think is the best place to learn sales. I ended up doing…by u/Ok-Temporary8917 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-16 · in 3 captures
  24. 24Tips for pitch competitions and meeting investors (I will not promote)I was invited to an incubator to prepare founders for a live pitch competition later this month. The winner will receive a cheque (not huge) but also meet more investors by being invited to other networking opportunities. The competition…by u/edkang99 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-19 · in 6 captures
  25. 25What are some rules/core competencies in creating a start up. I will not promoteI’m currently reading “Zero to One” and like many of you, i dream of starting a business one day. I think it would be cool if this Reddit tracked 8-10 core rules or competencies that helps a startup be successful. One that I’ve read is…by u/Massive_Drummer_2578 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-16 · in 3 captures
  26. 26*** I WILL NOT PROMOTE *** How do you decide how much cash to keep in a solo app business versus reinvesting or paying yourself?I built and run an app by myself, and I’m trying to get better at managing the business side as it grows. My biggest question right now is how to structure my cash reserves and allocations. For context, I’ve done about $200k in gross…by u/alion94 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-16 · in 3 captures
  27. 27(I will not promote) Can I get a job and continue with my startup?I quit my job about a year ago to found a solo “startup” and I even have a couple people helping me, not formally working for me. However due to a sudden medical issue I’ve been drained of my savings. Its a hardware company not super…by u/kingpoonslayer · first seen 2026-10-15 · last seen 2026-10-21 · in 7 captures
  28. 28I have no idea how to think of and approve ideas (I will not promote)I'm relatively new to the scene, making only 1 startup that I'm still maintaining that is focused on a more freemium track. Looking to go a bit beyond, I tried checking for any avenues that have already paid products that are either too…by u/SnakeGo · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-20 · in 7 captures
  29. 29(I will not promote) GS1 Barcodes Necessary?Hi there, I'm about to start a clothing brand next year and in the process of creating hang tags, etc. and I've seen mixed information online about barcodes. I've seen content stating that GS1 barcodes are basically required and are the…by u/amirrrr2202 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-16 · in 3 captures
  30. 30Founders, this is how I am spending in marketing. Am I burning money? i will not promoteMy Marketing Budget Social Media Management & Ads - $100. (10 posts a month - includes 4 reels) UGC Creators - $30 per video - (total 3 videos per month) - $90 Meta Ads - $150 per month SEO & GEO - $81 per month via pilotdeck .co X Pro…by u/PhewYork · first seen 2026-10-15 · last seen 2026-10-21 · in 7 captures
  31. 31How to get an early stage startup job? (specifically "Founder's Associate") (I will not promote)Hi, I am a recent grad (one year out of bba from university of toronto) with like 2ish years of startup experience as an intern + have a very small side business (part time) right now, and I am looking for a founder's associate or similar…by u/prairietheplatypus · first seen 2026-10-15 · last seen 2026-10-21 · in 7 captures
  32. 32PMF Experimenting Advice (I will not promote)Hey y'all, so I've been working on a b2b saas startup for like 6 months now, we just started getting customers about a month ago and have a 4 fig ARR. The main thing I'm trying to figure out right now is that multiple different industries…by u/sorry_canada · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-20 · in 7 captures
  33. 33Anyone with experience with Merge.dev? i will not promoteContext first: We're a vibe coding platform and have been repeatedly attacked by Merge's AE to use their tools. They problem they want to solve is one we solve internally and it's my vision that comparable platforms should: Route users to…by u/Free-Pickle-3621 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-18 · in 5 captures
  34. 34[Hiring/Seeking/Offering] Jobs / Co-Founders Weekly Thread[Hiring/Seeking/Offering] Jobs / Co-Founders Weekly Thread This is an experiment. We see there is a demand from the community to: Find Co-Founders Hiring / Seeking Jobs Offering Your Skillset / Looking for Talent Please use the following…by u/AutoModerator · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-18 · in 5 captures
  35. 35[I will not promote] dual-class structure YC friendly ?Hi, we are two founders with equal split, and we want to know about dual-class structure and also the standards for removal from office terms that are standard. I read that the dual-class structure should be with sunset trigger to be…by u/Guitar1367 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-16 · in 3 captures
  36. 36[I will not promote] How about a service which helps early startup and small business with AI automations and growth/strategy help (don't wanna call it consulting)I have AI ML background and decent automation skills, working as a Product Manager in my current company I have some good ensighs of business and their working. Thinking of a platform where I can provide GTM, AI Automation/integration and…by u/candle_misuser · first seen 2026-10-15 · last seen 2026-10-21 · in 7 captures
  37. 37[I will not promote] Initial Sole Director (co-founder can join later) widely accepted ?So I have this dilemma. We are two co-founders. However, we want to make it the case that when I accepted to YC, only one stays on the board till the first institutional priced-equity or something like that, then the second founder joins.…by u/Guitar1367 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-16 · in 3 captures
  38. 38[I will not promote] Where to find GPU compute rentals program for early-stage startups?Hi, so I am developing this product, and it needs bigger GPU than the one I have. It also needs a bigger vram than the one I have. The product has a landing page, and I am interested to know of any programs I can apply to either for…by u/Guitar1367 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-16 · in 3 captures
  39. 39[I will not promote] Validating a German-hosted AI inference service before spending €60ki will not promote. I’m considering a small B2B service that gives German businesses API access to open-weight models hosted in Germany, with clear retention controls and optional dedicated capacity. My early sketch assumes five to ten…by u/zimmer550king · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-18 · in 5 captures
  40. 40Best Mercury alternatives for tech startup right now? I will not promoteHey guys, I've been looking into online banks and fintech products for my tech startup. The idea is to keep our bank account as an alternative for expenses and revenue rather than being the main account. Anyways after some browsing,…by u/LogWest5630 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-20 · in 7 captures
  41. 41Looking for Pulley alternatives (I will not promote)We're planning our migration off Pulley and looking for alternatives. So far, we are reviewing options like Mantle, Cake and Altshare. The last one I couldn't find much independent feedback from founders online. Has anyone here actually…by u/tapsxtaps · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-19 · in 6 captures
  42. 42"i will not promote" how to get conversations with hvac pplbuilt an after-hours voice agent for hvac - linkedin free tier: 5 messages, 1 reply, from a retired owner - 60-80 ig + fb dms over 4 days: 0 replies - posted in r/HVAC : permanent ban two asks: if you've sold a voice agent to any trade,…by u/-_-ITACHI_ · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-18 · in 5 captures
  43. 43Incorporate Deleware C-corp on H1b visa? [ I will not promote]Hello, Is there anyone here who started their company in the US while on a H1b visa? How did y'all navigate the process of visa transfer and incorporation ? I have read about the Jan2025 amendment and asked AI for legal. I am not sure how…by u/AvogadroPi · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-21 · in 8 captures
  44. 44**I will Not Promote** Does anyone know the SolutionThe startup is coding but the distribution or marketing or reaching the First customer without lack of funds seems hard. I don't know if i am being weird asking this but how do you guys solved the Funding issues, My idea was to get a 4-5…by u/Bills_08 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-16 · in 3 captures
  45. 45Anyone else have more AI subscriptions than actual customers? 😂 I WILL NOT PROMOTEMy 2026 startup business plan: Claude Code to build the product. Codex to fix whatever I broke. Gemini to research my billion-dollar market. Vercel to launch my beautiful website. Canva to make it look like an actual company. Stripe to…by u/Ok-Mood-2539 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-20 · in 7 captures
  46. 46Looking for TECHNICAL cofounder (I will not promote)I'm a high school sophomore with a startup idea that I believe solves a real problem. I'm good at a lot of things, but coding unfortunately isn't one of them. So I've come to Reddit to ask for help from fellow high schoolers. I would fund…by u/Top-Butterscotch9538 · first seen 2026-10-14 · last seen 2026-10-20 · in 7 captures