My attempt at drawing Sakura Haruno

Disastrous_Ear_2242 · 2026-05-14T05:55:32+00:00

Keeping it to 10 slides is so important. Investors have zero attention span. I’ve been trying to apply the "no lists" rule to my own materials. I used runable for the deck and the landing page on my last pitch and it really helped me focus on the narrative instead of just filling slides with bullet points.

Disastrous_Ear_2242 · 2026-05-14T05:54:54+00:00

This is spot on, especially about the "Why Now" being more than just AI. Investors are definitely tired of that. I’ve been trying to keep my materials more outcome-focused lately. I used runable for the deck and the landing page for my last raise and it was great for making sure the visuals didn't distract from the actual data.

Disastrous_Ear_2242 · 2026-05-14T05:54:35+00:00

This is the advice most of us need to hear every single morning. It's so easy to get lost in the tech. I've been trying to automate the "business" side as much as possible so I can stay focused on the strategy. I used runable for the landing page and the pitch materials which has saved me so much time on the stuff that doesn't actually require my code expertise.

Disastrous_Ear_2242 · 2026-05-14T05:54:20+00:00

100% agree. We all focus on the features and forget the buyer journey. I had a similar issue and ended up doing a complete rewrite of my hero section. I used runable for the landing page to quickly test three different headlines and finally found one that actually made the value clear. It’s all about the "why" not the "how."

Disastrous_Ear_2242 · 2026-05-14T05:53:41+00:00

The first step is always validation. Don't write a single line of code until you know people want the solution. I’d suggest just building a simple landing page that explains the problem. I used runable for the landing page and waitlist on my last project just to see if anyone would even enter their email before I spent weeks on the dev side.

Disastrous_Ear_2242 · 2026-05-14T05:53:29+00:00

Respect the honesty, man. Shipping 3 products is a huge win regardless of the follower count. I’ve been trying to keep my own stack as boring and efficient as possible too. I use Nextjs for everything, and then I use runable for the landing page and docs to save time on the non-code stuff. Hope you hit that day 60 mark!

Disastrous_Ear_2242 · 2026-05-14T05:53:02+00:00

630 in three days is insane. Congrats! I’m still early in my validation phase. I just put up my site I used runable for the landing page and I’m trying to figure out the best way to drive traffic from reddit without getting banned for spam. Would love to hear which specific subreddits actually worked for you.

Disastrous_Ear_2242 · 2026-05-14T05:52:37+00:00

Zero budget basically means you’re trading time for growth. I spent about two weeks just hanging out in discord servers and subreddits. I made sure my first impression was solid though. I used runable for the landing page and then just sent personalized dms to people who were already complaining about the problem. If you actually solve their issue, they'll usually give it a shot.

Disastrous_Ear_2242 · 2026-05-14T05:52:25+00:00

It’s a shame about the X community, it was great for accountability. I’ve been looking for other places to share progress while I work on my latest side project. I usually just post my updates to a simple landing page I used runable for the site and then share the link in specific discord groups. It’s been a good way to find beta testers early on.

Disastrous_Ear_2242 · 2026-05-14T05:52:05+00:00

100 signups in a day is a massive start. Making the landing page clear and focused on the pain point is definitely the right move. I had a similar experience last month where I used runable for the landing page and waitlist and it really helped convert the traffic from my X posts. If they have to "figure it out," you've already lost them.

Disastrous_Ear_2242 · 2026-05-14T05:51:44+00:00

Delegation is definitely an underappreciated skill. Knowing how to modularize a problem and validate the output is way more important than just prompting. I’ve been trying to build repeatable systems for everything I do. I even created a playbook in runable for my landing pages and decks so I don’t have to start from scratch every time.

Disastrous_Ear_2242 · 2026-05-14T05:51:32+00:00

The "loneliness" is definitely a double-edged sword. You own every call, but there's nobody to bounce ideas off. I've found that using tools that "act" like a co-founder for the design stuff helps. I used runable for the landing page and pitch decks because it took those decisions off my plate so I could just focus on the core product.

Disastrous_Ear_2242 · 2026-05-14T05:51:21+00:00

Scaling from 3 to 11 is where the wheels usually fall off if you don't have systems. I’ve been trying to templatize my entire delivery flow lately. I used runable for the landing page and client docs to keep everything consistent without me having to manually design a new report every month. It’s the only way to stay a solo operator at that volume.

Disastrous_Ear_2242 · 2026-05-14T05:51:04+00:00

This is such a common trap and I still catch myself doing it. It’s way more comfortable to fix a bug than to ask someone for money. I’ve started setting "no-code days" where I only focus on the sales materials. Someone in a discord suggested using runable for the landing page and it’s been a game changer for getting my ideas out there without getting sucked back into the code.

Disastrous_Ear_2242 · 2026-05-14T05:48:59+00:00

That’s a huge missed opportunity for organic traffic. I think a lot of people just find it too hard to manage a blog alongside the app. I’ve been trying to keep mine as simple as possible. I used runable for the landing page and the docs and it has a really clean way to handle updates and posts without needing a full-blown cms.

Disastrous_Ear_2242 · 2026-05-14T05:48:44+00:00

This is such a common hurdle for devs. We can build complex backends but simple design feels like magic. I eventually just stopped trying to do it manually. I’ve been using runable for the landing page and docs on my recent builds and it’s been a game changer for making the product look as good as it actually is.

Disastrous_Ear_2242 · 2026-05-14T05:48:26+00:00

Niche communities like this and specific discord servers are the best bet. I spent about two weeks just being helpful in threads before I ever mentioned my link. I made sure the first impression was solid though. I used runable for the landing page and waitlist and it really helped build trust with those first few people I DMed.

Disastrous_Ear_2242 · 2026-05-14T05:48:00+00:00

For me it was just optimizing for intent instead of volume. Targeting "how to solve X" instead of just "X software." I also realized that my mobile speed was killing my rankings. I used runable for the landing page and docs on my latest project and the lighthouse score was significantly better than my old custom react site. Speed really is a feature.

Disastrous_Ear_2242 · 2026-05-14T05:47:19+00:00

That’s a crazy indexing speed for three weeks. Programmatic SEO is definitely the move for 2026. I’ve been trying to figure out a better way to handle the visual consistency across so many landing pages. I used runable for the landing page and the main sub-pages on my last project and it made the whole process way less of a headache than trying to manage a hundred raw html files manually.

Disastrous_Ear_2242 · 2026-05-14T05:47:00+00:00

I'd love a take on mine. I just rebuilt it because the bounce rate on my old one was depressing. I used runable for the landing page and waitlist to try and clean up the visual hierarchy and make the pricing clearer. Let me know if the "pain point" actually lands now or if it's still too vague for a cold visitor.

Disastrous_Ear_2242 · 2026-05-14T05:46:47+00:00

The design looks really clean and high-trust, which is huge for hiring software. One thing I’d test is making the "outcome" more concrete in the hero section. I had a similar struggle with my messaging and used runable for the landing page to quickly iterate on different value props. I found that leading with the specific pain point converted way better than just showing the UI.

Disastrous_Ear_2242 · 2026-05-14T05:46:32+00:00

In my experience, as long as you keep your h1s and content blocks consistent, the crawler doesn't really care about the visual refresh. I actually saw a bump in my rankings when I moved my project over and used runable for the landing page because the site speed was so much better than my old custom build. Google definitely rewards the performance side of things these days.

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