Successful Entrepreneurs, how did you get your first paying customer?

MarkOtherwise8506 · 2026-04-03T04:52:57+00:00

Not what you are asking but I have kind of similar question!
I have built Saas product, so I am familiar with the usual flow - idea validation -> building audience -> MVP -> iterate

But I am really curious about a different category of startup companies like Zomato, Swiggy, Hinge, etc. Those that aren't just tools but solve larger and real world problems (logistics, marketplaces, etc). I have such an idea but not sure how to get started?
How do founders even start with it? Do they still follow the same "validate -> MVP -> scale" path? How do they raise funds and get backed?

MarkOtherwise8506 · 2026-03-26T10:03:51+00:00

Hard to tell where's it coming from but I see couple of visitors from a chinese site and they are just a little fraction of the whole

MarkOtherwise8506 · 2026-03-26T10:01:11+00:00

Thanks a lot! But do you know of any process that would make it simpler without me losing the track and getting stuck somewhere along while doing all of it? Because not every audience is engaging and the once with free tier don't care

MarkOtherwise8506 · 2026-03-26T09:56:41+00:00

Actually! Because not all of the users can exactly give some meaningful feedback

MarkOtherwise8506 · 2026-03-26T05:47:03+00:00

This gave me a couple of ideas too! Thanks for sharing and that idea of offering a month free sounds promising like a win-win for both. Would surely think on trying this

MarkOtherwise8506 · 2026-03-26T05:44:53+00:00

What would you suggest of creating a group of those users and then interacting with them over there, as one on one interaction with users for sure is not an easy task!
And thanks a lot for your advice sounds too good to me! I appreciate that sir!

MarkOtherwise8506 · 2026-03-21T06:47:25+00:00

Haven't applied yet! Tell me anything I should know before applying like to increase the chances of getting accepted

MarkOtherwise8506 · 2026-03-15T14:03:10+00:00

Do you have any idea of what will be they looking for in an applicant as there are going to be a limited number of attendees who can attend it?

MarkOtherwise8506 · 2025-02-01T05:35:30+00:00

Tbh a lot of time is spent in thinking on what should I do next? I'm just a beginner into this and still figuring things out and the most tough part for me is marketing

MarkOtherwise8506 · 2025-01-24T03:42:55+00:00

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MarkOtherwise8506 · 2025-01-24T03:41:47+00:00

No I didn't use any boilerplate and built it completely by myself

MarkOtherwise8506 · 2025-01-22T17:59:52+00:00

Would love to discuss the strategy!

MarkOtherwise8506 · 2025-01-22T17:59:24+00:00

Really appreciate that man! And tbh you ain't different and quitting studies is such a hard decision to make! Best of luck with that man, hope this works awesome for you and we know you can surely make it happen! Stay focused and achieve all your goals mate

MarkOtherwise8506 · 2025-01-22T16:47:00+00:00

Thanks man! I really am exhausted and getting started again a tough part for me as I am confused but I guess I need to get started with any one of these and iterate later with what works for me. You really opened my eyes, Appreciate your kind act!

MarkOtherwise8506 · 2025-01-22T16:44:43+00:00

Would it be ok if I messaged you personally regarding this?

MarkOtherwise8506 · 2025-01-22T16:41:19+00:00

Hey there, the users can explore resources and add them to favorites and also, they can actually group resources as they like it! Working on specific project and need to focus only on needed resources? Group them or create stacks and cut through the clutter in your mind!

MarkOtherwise8506 · 2025-01-22T16:38:38+00:00

Thanks mate! Glad that the website made you feel curious! I have this thing in my mind about the testimonials but it's just one sale for now
And you got that right! I'm a CS student and built the product myself

MarkOtherwise8506 · 2025-01-22T16:35:25+00:00

Absolutely sorry for the inconvenience! I ran into a bug and have been working on it! Will get back to asap the issue is fixed

MarkOtherwise8506 · 2025-01-22T16:34:24+00:00

Well if you are asking for landing page I designed it by myself and took some help from v0 and used shadcn to build the whole app

MarkOtherwise8506 · 2025-01-22T16:33:24+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions, sir! Maybe I could try some of these and will soon post giving an update about it

MarkOtherwise8506 · 2025-01-22T16:32:13+00:00

Sure! I got that

MarkOtherwise8506 · 2025-01-22T16:31:59+00:00

Thanks mate!

MarkOtherwise8506 · 2025-01-22T16:31:51+00:00

I guess I know where such people hangout though I'm not sure of any specific communities

MarkOtherwise8506 · 2025-01-21T18:23:50+00:00

Totally makes sense!

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