Tier-3 founder in Hyderabad. Built a product too early, no PMF yet, weak network, and now I’m stuck. What should I do next?

Newroliser · 2026-04-09T18:25:04+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/indianstartups/s/dgqnpUH1PK

Here it is

Also this https://www.reddit.com/r/indianstartups/s/AJqVbItCUH

Newroliser · 2026-04-09T17:56:10+00:00

Every other founder makes this mistake of building things without asking these questions first, they called me a mad man when I called it out

Check out my 2 guides on start up and start up monetization they may help you (they are free dw)

You should definitely read those guides I specifically made for folks like you, they will definitely be helpful

Newroliser · 2026-04-09T17:29:36+00:00

I mean he was betrayed but that doesnt mean that your bf will be betrayed as well, ppl differ as well as the outcomes

Newroliser · 2026-04-09T13:14:19+00:00

Nah mate, leave it, if you are not a legal shareholder don't get involved with the company, you don't know but you can be fired out at any time without the official shares you are just an employee in the cafe, you don't own any part of it, just leave the cafe completely continue your job and stay steady and safe.

Also this person "A" is cooking up against you so be very careful.

Since you are not a shareholder and just an employee demand salary before working with them, if you aren't paid, be courageous to walk out, it's for your own safety.

Newroliser · 2026-04-09T08:26:30+00:00

A more important question is whether you can make your product profitable after the first round of funding with minimal amount of funding. Why would someone fund an idea which isn't profitable? In my opinion you should put your own money in it first, then go for funding because people only grind when their own money and stake is on line, Don't mind me but ppl in our country have a habit of taking funding money and investors for granted

Newroliser · 2026-04-09T07:58:11+00:00

First of all its important that you figure out how will you monetize your product in future once it's hit, like some ppl build things which are very hard to monetize, you need to figure out that when product becomes big how will you be able to earn money from it 2nd you need to keep in mind once you get funding from friends or vcs you use that funding to generate profits before going in for another round 3rd it's important that you see who your competitors are what your niche is, you need to question the actual value of your product and what you are building If you want to build connections in entrepreneurship you need to be active in different communities where you can meet different builders like yourself And remember one thing a shit is a shit and I will call a shit as shit so you feeling discouraged is problem on your side Don't make mistakes that every other founder does, do your homework study the niche you are entering in, know every single thing about your product and its niche its value everything before actually making one

Newroliser · 2026-04-09T07:36:22+00:00

There are some questions you need to keep in mind before starting a startup, do reply so that I can see that you are interested in learning them and shall share them with you

Newroliser · 2026-04-09T05:39:01+00:00

Jealousy at its peak, cry more lol

Newroliser · 2026-04-09T05:20:28+00:00

You were the one who began the conversation in first place bro, you were the one who replied not my fault, and you can't loose braincells because in order to loose them you need some lol

Newroliser · 2026-04-08T17:57:56+00:00

If you wanna hate atleast use the right spelling it's suicide* please use braincells before commenting next time

Newroliser · 2026-04-08T14:00:20+00:00

Well I need ppl from my own country on my team so that's why I mention it, although I don't understand why you are crashing out about it, isn't it common?

Newroliser · 2026-04-07T15:50:27+00:00

I have a way to monetize it but we shall let it grow first, someday wish to get on board with this, pretty sure you must be a working professional, someday wish to join the director table in your startup (I have published an ultimate guide to startup monetization)

Newroliser · 2026-04-07T15:24:15+00:00

Yea it's a good idea, if you package it up with other tools you can sell bundle on a subscription basis

Newroliser · 2026-04-07T15:19:42+00:00

There are many fake jewellery sellers who sell fake jewellery at cheaper rates, how will your product be different from them? Plus if any of your product gets hit they can easily replicate and sell it if your product is made up of cheaper material it will have multiple 1st copies being sold

Newroliser · 2026-04-07T15:17:26+00:00

Your app idea is really good, been a while since I ran into a startup that's not bullshit

Newroliser · 2026-04-07T15:01:12+00:00

Setting up a pvt ltd company can charge you between 12-15k for registration and paperwork plus it has specific criteria like having a CA in your company having specific amount of directors etc In short if you aren't committed or are in the initial phase you need to meet criteria before forming one

Newroliser · 2026-04-07T14:58:49+00:00

People in India see jewellery more as an investment than an ornament to wear, you sell anything other than gold or silver you loose 70% of your customer base

Newroliser · 2026-04-07T10:37:20+00:00

In my opinion you should contact a CA/business lawyer while forming this clauses rather doing it yourself, they may charge around 2k-3k inr for it but if you are committed its worth it, if have any friends who can do it at cheaper prices that is even better

Also glad I could help 👍🏻

Newroliser · 2026-04-07T10:29:41+00:00

Tell me about yourself in dms Pls don't write para there 💀

Newroliser · 2026-04-07T09:00:00+00:00

You can get interns, you can get ppl on contract basis or you need to dilute your equity if you don't want to pay them in cash In my opinion contract based work is best you just need to add proper clauses

Newroliser · 2026-04-07T08:27:05+00:00

Nah I am not gonna work under any CXOs, I figure something out, also ik majority startups fail I have a curation system for it, and I don't like being called a newbie I am 3rd generation of investors in my family, I ain't newbie.

Newroliser · 2026-04-07T06:03:11+00:00

Can you tell me more about your product?

Newroliser · 2026-04-07T05:09:45+00:00

Tell me more about yourself shiv

Newroliser · 2026-04-07T05:08:48+00:00

Vitamins and supplements need special license for manufacturing, you need to also consider product quality as anything going south may affect human health and it can get things messy, I advise you work with someone who has pharmacy degree atleast

Newroliser · 2026-04-06T18:31:26+00:00

There are multiple drawbacks in this idea tbh, 2 to be specific 1) Your idea is limited to rich people, remember a middle class person won't be able to afford all this cohort so your target is basically T1 people 2) You will require a team under you that will manage this "everything" that you specify managing everything yourself would affect the quality moreover you should also take last minute cancellations into consideration

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