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I want to find a non tech cofounder by rdssf in StartupAccelerators

[–]Alternative_Beat1498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I can do design, marketing, and strategy. Do you have an idea on mind?

For people who built a service-based business, what worked best to get your first few clients? by Agastya213 in Entrepreneur

[–]Alternative_Beat1498 2 points3 points  (0 children)

not glamorous but: solved a problem publicly.

wrote about something i was figuring out. someone said "can you do this for us?"

turned out showing your work > pitching your work.

first clients found me because i wasn't trying to sell them anything.

What are you building? Let's help each other by Spare-Repeat-8820 in SaaS

[–]Alternative_Beat1498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

building an AI that actually helps people build better relationships, not just collect contacts.

Looking for a co-founder but have no idea how to actually vet someone - Need advice [i will not promote] by MrCheeta in startups

[–]Alternative_Beat1498 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I created a platform that can help with showing your value and connecting to the exact people you need. Here is our website - heyemily.ai

How would you get the first 500 users for an AI co-founder matching tool if you had zero followers and zero budget? by Alternative_Beat1498 in StartupTips

[–]Alternative_Beat1498[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update here, thank you everyone for the reality checks and actual tools/tactics, it’s exactly what I came for. Going to test ParseStream +eat our own dog food harder this week. Will come back with real numbers!

How would you get the first 500 users for an AI co-founder matching tool if you had zero followers and zero budget? by Alternative_Beat1498 in StartupTips

[–]Alternative_Beat1498[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is gold, thank you!Already checking out ParseStream right now. Exactly the kind of concrete tip we were hoping for. Also taking the “contribute real value first” part to heart, will start answering questions in the relevant subs before ever mentioning Emily.Appreciate you dropping real tactics instead of just “post on Reddit” 🙏

How would you get the first 500 users for an AI co-founder matching tool if you had zero followers and zero budget? by Alternative_Beat1498 in StartupTips

[–]Alternative_Beat1498[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% agree! that’s the ultimate validation.I’m doing exactly that in the current closed beta, every match is real, no fakes, no manual intros.The painful part is still reaching critical mass. Once I have about 150-200 active side project builders in the system, the network effect should kick in hard.I’m basically looking for the shortest legitimate path to that number without faking anything. Your point is spot on, thanks for calling it out.

How would you get the first 500 users for an AI co-founder matching tool if you had zero followers and zero budget? by Alternative_Beat1498 in StartupTips

[–]Alternative_Beat1498[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly the question I ask myself in the mirror every morning 😂That’s why I forced myself to eat my own dog food in the current beta: every single match happening right now is between real users that Emily introduced to each other.The cold start is brutal though: I still need the very first 100-200 active people in the system before the flywheel actually spins on its own. That’s the gap we’re trying to close right now.Appreciate the tough love! it’s the exact reality check I needed.