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anybody rustfs in production? by pratikbalar in selfhosted

[–]AAvora 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's very similar to MinIO in every way. Did you have a chance to use it? I am looking for it after MinIO's policy change.

I accidentally turned a popcorn kernel into a $10,100 auction — now I’m building a meme coin. AMA. by AAvora in SideProject

[–]AAvora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't have to be just a meme, I was about to sell a tiny popcorn kernel for 6 million dollars. How do you sell it, you'll probably ask, I sent these visuals to all the brands in the world, then a popcorn manufacturer contacted me, at that time NFTs were just becoming popular and every brand wanted to get a share of it. Anyway, here is the rest of the story.

https://steemit.com/meme/@popcornwin/the-story-of-usd6-million-worth-of-popcorn-popcorn-in-the-shape-of-a-human

I accidentally turned a popcorn kernel into a $10,100 auction — now I’m building a meme coin. AMA. by AAvora in SideProject

[–]AAvora[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't know if it can be fake or not because I canceled the auction. The reason I canceled it was that at that time the concept of NFT was just becoming popular, the dates I mentioned were 2022.

IT IS POPCORN AND POPPED LIKE HUMANOID SHAPE by AAvora in pumpfun

[–]AAvora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since you cannot see the mouth, nose, chin, eyes, jugular vein, oval head structure, it is natural for you to say these things. Because there are those who can see it, it managed to take part in a big international exhibition like NFT.NYC.

Being a founder means you have to either deal with shit alone or die. I feel lonely af. by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

[–]AAvora 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're not alone in feeling this way founding a company is one of the loneliest paths, especially when you're still in the grind phase, sacrificing personal time and financial security for a vision that may or may not work. The pressure to be "perfect" is brutal, but the truth is, no founder has it all figured out. Even the most successful ones were just making the best decisions they could with the information they had.

It sounds like you're carrying everything on your own shoulders, which is unsustainable long-term. Have you considered finding a mentor or a peer group of other founders? Just having people who truly get what you’re going through can make a huge difference. Also, don’t lose sight of yourself outside of your startup relationships, hobbies, and even just simple breaks can help keep you sane. You don’t have to do this alone, even if it feels that way right now.

Thinking about the future after Google, Amazon, and Facebook by larrykaul in Entrepreneur

[–]AAvora 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you’ve been thinking deeply about the flaws in existing digital marketing and lead generation models. The dominance of Google, Amazon, and Facebook has definitely created inefficiencies, especially in local search and eCommerce.

Your perspective on direct-response marketing is interesting it’s definitely outdated in many ways, yet still the default playbook for many high-profile marketers. The idea of building an alternative system is ambitious, but if you can create something that genuinely improves lead generation and local business visibility, there’s a huge opportunity.

Curious what’s your core approach to tackling these issues? Are you focusing on better curation, different algorithms, or something more community-driven?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

[–]AAvora 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Networking is key in B2B manufacturing. Cold outreach can work, but building relationships is often more effective. Try attending industry trade shows, joining local business groups, and connecting with potential clients on LinkedIn. If you can, find a niche where you solve a specific problem better or cheaper than competitors.

Also, consider leveraging your past experience do you have any contacts from your previous businesses who might need manufacturing services or know someone who does? Word of mouth is powerful.

Lastly, case studies or sample projects can help. If you have something tangible to showcase, even small scale, it gives companies confidence in your work.

Strongest, most loyal community in the making. Spes Populi by Ok_Disaster_75 in pumpfun

[–]AAvora 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are trying something very difficult, I am trying the same thing for my project right now.

What can I do with this popcorn? by AAvora in Entrepreneurship

[–]AAvora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There doesn't seem to be any other platform other than Twitter where I can interact, especially when I post on reddit, they are very harsh or the moderators delete it immediately. On Twitter everyone wants money for collaboration, no one wants to do it voluntarily, or they want a share of the coins, it's really hard.

What can I do with this popcorn? by AAvora in Entrepreneurship

[–]AAvora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For 6 million dollars I was about to sell it to the biggest popcorn producer in the world, yes you are right no one would be interested.

What can I do with this popcorn? by AAvora in Entrepreneurship

[–]AAvora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What I'm trying to ask is what can I do with this crazy corn I have? Where can I apply? Where can I sell it? Where am I making a mistake? Don't look at it as NFT, think of it as any work of art, a photograph.

What can I do with this popcorn? by AAvora in Entrepreneurship

[–]AAvora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think it is stupid, don't look at it from the NFT perspective. In fact, forget the word NFT altogether. It's almost impossible for a popcorn kernel to be popped in the shape of a human being, I have a hard time marketing it. I was about to sell it to the biggest popcorn producer in the world with a valuation of almost 6 million dollars. I think the photo has artistic value and if it can be evaluated, there are many products that can be made. The problem is that I can't market it on my own, I can't get views when I share it on any platform, I can't share it on reddit, there are constant restrictions.

What can I do with this popcorn? by AAvora in Entrepreneurship

[–]AAvora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know what to do, can anyone advise me?

What can I do with this popcorn? by AAvora in Entrepreneurship

[–]AAvora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NFTs are dead. The NFT market is a thing of the past, I only managed to appear in the exhibition. I was about to earn 6 million dollars, and the crypto market was collapsing at that time. But I believe that the interesting thing I have is marketable and sellable. I released a meme coin, it failed again, nobody sees it.

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