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 startup, highlight your current focus, and identify how fellow entrepreneurs can help. The goal is to foster authentic connections, local networking opportunities, and practical feedback.
What to include in your comment
– Startup Name / URL
– Headquarters Location
– Share your base so others can consider local networking opportunities and regional resources
– Elevator Pitch or Explainer Video
– Additional Details
– Life cycle stage (see the sections below) and your role
– Monthly Goals
– How can the r/startups community assist you?
– Important: Do not solicit funds publicly in this thread, as it may be illegal in some jurisdictions
– Discount for r/startup Subscribers
– Outline any special offers or discounts available to the community
Life Cycle Stages (Max Marmer model, used by Startup Genome and the Kauffman Foundation)
Discovery
– Market, competitor, and user research
– Initial user experience design
– Efforts toward problem/solution fit (market validation)
– MVP development
Validation
– Achieved problem/solution fit (market validation)
– MVP launched
– Product validation tests conducted
– UX refinements based on validation feedback
– Product iterations (Version 1+)
– Progress toward product/market fit
Efficiency
– Product/market fit achieved
– Preparation for scaling
– Optimizing UX to support growth
– Performance optimization to handle scale
– Streamlining operations in preparation for scaling
– Validation tests for scaling strategies
Scaling
– Validation of scaling initiatives
– Optimization of operational systems
– Active growth acceleration
– Validation tests to establish repeatable sales processes at scale
Profit Maximization
– Business scaled and established
– Expanded production and operations to grow revenue
– Systems optimization to maximize profits
Renewal
– Near-peak profits and optimization
– Pursuit of reinvention to stay innovative
– Potential acquisition of other companies or technologies
– Exploration of horizontal and vertical expansion to sustain relevance and growth
Note on traditional businesses
If your venture follows a traditional, slower-growth model rather than rapid scaling, you may adapt these stages to fit a traditional lifecycle and share the applicable stage accordingly.
Additional notes
– For quick, real-time discussion, consider joining our Discord community for instant chat, advice, and emotional support: https://discord.gg/yjMZU8g
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