Share Your Startup — December 2022: Help Boost Visibility for Your Team
Introduction
The r/startups community loves hearing about the ideas and progress of fellow founders. This post invites you to share details about your startup in the comments below, following a simple template to help others understand where you’re headed and how they can support you.
What to Include in Your Comment
– Startup Name and URL
– Headquarters Location
– Share your base of operations to facilitate local networking and resource sharing
– Elevator Pitch or Explainer Video
– Additional Details
– Current life cycle stage (see the stages listed below)
– Your role in the startup
– Monthly Goals
– What milestones are you aiming to reach this month?
– How can the r/startups community assist you?
– Note: Do not solicit funds publicly; this may be illegal in some jurisdictions
– Discount for the Community
– If applicable, explain any special offers or discounts available to r/startup subscribers
Community Resources
Join our Discord for real-time chat, advice, and support:
– Discord: https://discord.gg/yjMZU8g
Life Cycle Stages (Max Marmer model used by Startup Genome and the Kauffman Foundation)
– Discovery
– Activities: market research, competitor analysis, identifying potential users; designing the initial user experience; pursuing problem/solution fit; building an MVP
– Validation
– Activities: achieving problem/solution fit and launching MVP; conducting product validation; refining UX based on results; iterating versions (V1+); progressing toward product/market fit
– Efficiency
– Activities: achieving product/market fit; preparing for scaling; optimizing UX and performance for growth; optimizing operations and systems; validating scaling strategies
– Scaling
– Activities: validating scaling approaches; optimizing operations; pursuing aggressive growth; testing repeatable sales processes at scale
– Profit Maximization
– Activities: expanding production and operations to increase revenue; optimizing systems to maximize profits
– Renewal
– Activities: pursuing near-peak profits and optimization; reinvention of core products and strategy; exploring acquisitions and expansion to sustain relevance
Note for traditional businesses
If your venture is not designed for rapid scale, feel free to reference a traditional business life cycle model and share your current stage accordingly.
Closing
We’re excited to learn about your startup and discuss opportunities for collaboration, feedback, and mutual support. Share your update in the comments and let’s help each other move forward.
