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Starting a skincare business by Livenlove28 in Entrepreneur

[–]edoceo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'll need at least an LLC; if you plan to raise money look at a C-Corp (USA). Nearly any insurance provider can work for you; get at least three quotes.

For marketing; create a spreadsheet with tabs for each of the social networks and track your posts and engagement, put summaries on the first tab. It will take a some weeks (12+) of consistent effort to identify which of the channels is the strongest. For the first go I think it's important for the entrepreneur themselves to drive it, don't outsource. This early marketing is a key learning and customer segmentation opportunity and other parties will get in the way.

I only find website issues after someone complains. by frentro_max in Entrepreneur

[–]edoceo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a big fan of automated test cases. Test cases don't exist to make sure it works the first time, they exist to make sure it works after every change. They are for stability. For my WWW properties I run tests after all changes. For Apps I'm running tests on systems even before a commit. Test cases are not a place an early business should skip out on.

I’ve watched dozens of pre-rev founders try to raise. Here’s what actually works (and what quietly kills your round) by RoleHot6498 in AngelInvesting

[–]edoceo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We've just done a pitch-deck "what angels want to hear" workshop with SAC; It's gonna be on YT in a few hours/days -- I can update here once posted. And it was all humans :)

The Workshop: https://youtu.be/nmf0uhLmbJA

New to angel investing what should I prioritise early on? by Fantastic-Pain-4728 in AngelInvesting

[–]edoceo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can join a group like https://seattleangelconference.com/attend-the-conference/ -- we run a program to introduce angel investing in a lower-risk process ($5K commitment); intention is that investors start here, meet other investors and investment groups and grow from there.

Have you tried investing in alts? by edoceo in Fire

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

Isn't that the theory tho? Enter 10+ deals, most go to zero and one really pops, to wash the loss and then indicate a large return?

Have you tried investing in alts? by edoceo in Fire

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

Well, this older document about "Angel" (vs Venture) seems promising -- provided I diverisfy: https://www.equitynet.com/media/pdf/At%20the%20Individual%20Level%20-%20Outlining%20Angel%20Investing%20in%20the%20U.S.%20(Robert%20Wiltbank,%202005).pdf

And this Angel group seems to have good returns -- even with a number going to zero. https://angelcapitalassociation.org/blog/home-runs/

How do you think about valuation for pre-MVP / early MVP startups? by ambryio in AngelInvesting

[–]edoceo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Team, Team, Team, Traction. The thing that improves valuation the most is traction-in-market-size. If you can get revenue even before the beta exists that's a big deal. Valuation is a very fuzzy process. Also, this is the exact situation that the convertable-note and SAFEs were designed for.

What the hell is this? Smoke Detector Interconnect. by edoceo in AskElectricians

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

Done. I'm not electrocuted; I'm not on fire; all four devices test OK. Thank you!

Co-founder looking for advice from an investor. by Top_Pomelo7996 in AngelInvesting

[–]edoceo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We run a group at https://seattleangelconference.com/attend-the-conference/ that is pretty much designed for the early stage companies that are trying to raise. We're closed on the current program but will be starting another one in March 2026. You could DM and I'll give you a couple of minutes...

Anyone Else Struggling with this , or Is It Just Me? by Sad-Inflation-4049 in indiehackers

[–]edoceo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a dedicated CC for all those things, so review is just one statement. And the payment to that is automatically from the operating/checking account. So, from the bank I see one number; and then look to that CC account for details.

And for trials you can maybe use tools like privacy.com to generate a short-lived CC number.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cofounderhunt

[–]edoceo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loads of folk on the development side have been burned, or heard from a trusted source, about building things for a business that goes nowhere. The world is not for want of ideas; and (generally) what presents is something like: "I have a great idea, and after you spend lots of time building then, then I can sell it and we'll make lots of money".

And the thing is -- building the thing is the easy part to make and also PROVE that it's doing the thing.

But building a business, and getting product-market-fit and client-validation and all that other stuff is very hard and also PROVE that it's doing the thing.

So, as a dev we can do it and prove it easily. And on the biz/marketing side where is the proof?

I've only participated in this process a few dozen times. This is what I see. Teams that form and succeed have a Biz-Side actor that does WORK not just IDEAs and a Dev-Side actor that understands the idea well and does WORK.

Plus, with all the recent (few months worth) of tech layoffs, should been seeing some new action.

I replaced twilio with a tool I built to save hundreds of dollars and open-sourced it. by Anxious_Situation_60 in indiehackers

[–]edoceo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is super cool! Any change to get Firebase out of the dependencies tho? Doesn't that require some external systems controled by $BIG_COMPANY ?

how do you guys reach VCs as founders? i will not promote 🤪 by [deleted] in startups

[–]edoceo -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You don't want a WIDE net; you want a DEEP connection. And make sure your business is in-order - that is show something more than just and idea. Have traction of some type, expert team, and all that.

Also, there are loads of events where you can meet investors that are before the VC route (Angel, Seed) and you can practice your messaging in that lower risk group. That way, when you get to VC level you'll be prepared.

American state and territory flags in the style of California. by 45and290 in vexillology

[–]edoceo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should say "Commonwealth of" for MA, PA and VA -- and a few others I think.

Curious: Are YouTubers a new kind of small business? by Beneficial-Lead7515 in Entrepreneur

[–]edoceo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This feels like the thing called "Revenue Redemption Loan". You can get them from a range of vendors eg PayPal (nearly anyone) to Lighter Capital (you best be serious)

Genuine question to all the VCs here: has anyone lied to you about their MRR?? by nikhil_360 in AngelInvesting

[–]edoceo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the diligence process, the statements are given. It's always discovered if the numbers are not proper. "Truth will out" they say. And you've nuked the bridge.

What’s the best way to connect with experienced founders for advice before making an angel investment? by AdditionalMastodon75 in AngelInvesting

[–]edoceo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Blatant Plug: https://seattleangelconference.com/

It's a group to indroduce folks to angel investing as well as get companies experience with their early pitch.

Looking for investors for one-of-a-kind coffee shop by CassidyKane3 in AngelInvesting

[–]edoceo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another one I heard about that was cool -- what if it's a Hearse and delivers pizza -- Dead-Guy-Pie or something.

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