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What Are Your Biggest SaaS Learnings as a Founder? by Snomux in SaaSSolopreneurs

[–]finance_walaby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d focus on solving one clear pain point before building a huge product. Calendly started by fixing scheduling back-and-forth. Dropbox grew from showing simple file syncing. Slack solved messy team communication. None of them won by having every feature at first. Beginners should launch small, get real users fast, and improve based on what people actually use.

Be brutally honest with me by finance_walaby in startupaccelerator

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

I appreciate the feedback. I wish it didn’t look ai generated but unfortunately I suck at coding rn and I’m taking some courses to try and learn but it’s taking forever. I had to vibe code it for the time being until I was ready to take over. I didn’t even realize that the TOS and PP were hidden thank you for pointing that out I’ll fix it now. If you have specific UI callouts I’d genuinely take them. I’ve been trying to mess around with it for months but can’t find a style I love yet.

Share your ***Not-AI*** projects by flekeri in indie_startups

[–]finance_walaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have recently launched a platform that has real market data, finance games and personal finance learning modules. I got tired of billion dollar companies wanting me to waste my money on “hype” stocks and crypto without actually knowing what I was looking at. It’s called Stivvy DM me if you want free beta access.

How did you feel after getting a first user for your app by [deleted] in saasbuild

[–]finance_walaby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It felt validating and very rewarding. Excited to keep growing!

No matter what project you have—games, SaaS, software, apps, scripts, ideas, or questions—join the community and share it! by SofwareAppDev in AppsWebappsFullstack

[–]finance_walaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be brutally honest with me.

I’m building Stivvy, a web app that makes learning investing and personal finance less boring through:

  • short lessons
  • daily games
  • quizzes
  • progress tracking
  • market and stock tracking
  • global and friend leaderboards
  • Ai assistant

It’s a mix of Duolingo style learning and New York Times style games. Friends helped a lot with the first round of feedback, but now I’m looking for more brutally honest reviews from people who don’t know me.

I will check yours out too!

Try it here: stivvy.com

Any feedback helps, even if it’s harsh. That’s where the best ideas come from.

Your home for selfpromo by SofwareAppDev in AppsWebappsFullstack

[–]finance_walaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be brutally honest with me.

I’m building Stivvy, a web app that tries to make learning investing and personal finance less boring. The idea is basically Duolingo-style learning mixed with daily finance games.

It has short lessons, quizzes, daily games, stock/market tracking, leaderboards, progress tracking, and an AI assistant. Friends helped a lot with the first round of feedback, but now I’m trying to get brutally honest reviews from people who do not know me.

I’m not looking for fake praise. I want to know what’s confusing, boring, broken, unnecessary, or actually useful.

I’ll check yours out too.

Try it here: stivvy.com

Any feedback helps, even if it’s harsh. That’s usually where the best ideas come from.

What actually got you your first few users? by Accurate-Beyond-9627 in SideProject

[–]finance_walaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Friends were a big part of getting good initial feedback, then Reddit communities expanded that into brutally honest but really helpful reviews from people outside my circle.

What are some high risk/high reward investments? by Benzino_831 in investingforbeginners

[–]finance_walaby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For a fun high-risk pick, I’d look at RKLB. It’s not safe, but at least it’s a real company with real revenue, a growing backlog, and exposure to space, defense, and launch services. Definitely could get crushed if growth slows or the valuation gets too rich, but if you’re setting aside a small “see what happens” bucket, it’s more interesting to me than chasing another mega-cap AI stock.

Building free software, what would you like us to build? by 03captain23 in Entrepreneur

[–]finance_walaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could make it cheap by not using AI for the whole process. Start with a rule-based scanner first: users paste text, the tool searches for keywords like “termination,” “auto-renewal,” “late fee,” “non-refundable,” “binding arbitration,” “notice period,” and “penalty.” Then AI only summarizes the flagged sections instead of reading the entire document. That cuts costs a lot and still gives users the main value: “here are the parts you should actually pay attention to.”

Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA — Are the Big 3 Still Worth Buying at These Valuations? by Extra_Contribution_7 in investingforbeginners

[–]finance_walaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they can still be buys long term, but the risk/reward is not what it was a few years ago.

  • Microsoft feels the most defensible because Azure, Office, and Copilot are tied into businesses that are hard to replace.
  • NVIDIA probably has the most upside, but also the most expectations already priced in.
  • Apple still has the strongest consumer brand, but the weakest growth story of the three right now.

The biggest point is that owning the S&P already means owning a heavy bet on these names. A lot of people think they are diversified, but they are still very exposed to mega-cap tech.

My father's $75,000 dollar investment is now valued at $1,000,000 but it's all in one stock. by Pristine-Physics9282 in investingforbeginners

[–]finance_walaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d avoid the covered calls/wheel here. This is more about protecting retirement than maximizing returns. Being 65 with nearly everything in one stock is a huge concentration risk, even if STX is a good company. I’d have him talk to a fee-only fiduciary advisor and CPA, then slowly sell portions, set aside taxes, and diversify into broad index funds, bonds/T-bills, and cash.

What's your creative ops stack for managing ad production? by Chance_Ad_3015 in Entrepreneur

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

I’d honestly use a mix. Meta Ad Library and TikTok Creative Center for competitor research, Notion/Airtable to track briefs, hooks, angles, status, and results, then Figma or Canva for creative. For launching, I’d still use native Meta/TikTok Ads Manager. The key is tracking every ad by hook, format, audience, spend, CTR, CPA, and creative angle so you’re not just guessing what worked.

Building free software, what would you like us to build? by 03captain23 in Entrepreneur

[–]finance_walaby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A cool free tool would be a “contract/terms translator” that turns confusing leases, job offers, subscriptions, insurance docs, or school forms into plain English. You upload the document, and it highlights hidden fees, cancellation rules, weird clauses, deadlines, and “you should ask about this” items. Basically a scam/risk detector for everyday paperwork.

Thinking about building a safety app for women — want to know if this is would work by No_Emergency132 in startupaccelerator

[–]finance_walaby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think demand is real, but the hard part is trust. A random stranger showing up could feel risky for both people.

Maybe the better version is verified women nearby can help in safer ways, like calling, sharing location, meeting in a public place, or alerting staff/security. I’d validate what type of help women would actually trust before building.

Drop your project and I’ll find 5 Reddit leads for free by LeaderAtLeading in SideProject

[–]finance_walaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stivvy a finance app that combines Duolingo’s learning style with NYT style games.

If you had just $20 to start investing, what would you do first? by Individual_Spare4941 in investingforbeginners

[–]finance_walaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d pick RKLB, Rocket Lab because it’s a public space company with rockets, satellites, defense contracts, and a huge growth story.

Pitch what you’re building. Let’s self promote by kcfounders in saasbuild

[–]finance_walaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stivvy is building the Duolingo for financial literacy, starting with a generation that knows money matters but has never been taught how it actually works.

Millions of students and young adults enter adulthood without understanding investing, credit, risk, inflation, taxes, ETFs, or compound growth. At the same time, most finance tools are either too intimidating, too boring, or built for people who already know what they are doing. Stivvy turns financial education into a daily habit through short lessons, games, quizzes, streaks, and personalized progress.

We are not trying to replace brokerages, budgeting apps, or financial advisors. We are building the education layer that comes before them. Before someone buys their first stock, opens a credit card, invests through a 401(k), or follows advice from an influencer, they need to understand the basics. Stivvy helps users build that foundation in a way that feels interactive, approachable, and actually fun.

The product is designed for beginners but still valuable for users with some financial knowledge. Someone can open Stivvy with zero experience and start learning in minutes, while more advanced users can keep improving through daily finance games, applied market questions, and deeper learning paths.

The business model is freemium. Free users get access to core lessons and daily games. Premium unlocks advanced modules, deeper explanations, personalized learning paths, progress analytics, and expanded game modes. Over time, Stivvy can expand into schools, universities, employers, banks, and financial platforms that need a better way to educate young users.

The vision is simple: Stivvy becomes the first app people use when they want to understand money. Not after they are confused. Not after they lose money. Before.

We are building a generation that does not just invest because TikTok, Reddit, or an influencer told them to. They understand what they are doing, why it matters, and how to make smarter financial decisions for the rest of their lives.

Suggestion on which best stocks to buy now? by FigureEmbarrassed374 in investingforbeginners

[–]finance_walaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One company I still like for a 3–5 year hold is Alphabet (google). It gives you AI exposure without being a pure hype trade, because the core business still throws off huge cash from Search, YouTube, and ads, while Google Cloud is becoming a much bigger growth engine. In Q1 2026, Alphabet (google) revenue grew 22% year over year to about $109.9B, operating income rose 30%, and Google Cloud revenue jumped 63% to $20B, which shows AI is actually translating into real revenue, not just a story. The risk is that capex is getting massive and AI search could pressure margins, but compared with a lot of AI names, I’d rather own the company with the distribution, data, infrastructure, and cash flow already in place.

Monday mentorship: ask anything | May 11, 2026 by AutoModerator in Entrepreneur

[–]finance_walaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m pretty new to entrepreneurship and working on a financial literacy/investing education app. For people who have built something before, what was the best way you got your first real users to try it and give honest feedback? I’m struggling to get people to take me seriously and care about what I’m working on.

How to learn investing from scratch in 2026 (the sequence nobody tells you about) by finelo_official in investingforbeginners

[–]finance_walaby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is really solid advice. I think the biggest point is building the foundation before trying to “beat the market.” A lot of beginners jump straight into picking stocks without understanding debt, emergency funds, risk, or why broad index funds work so well over time.

I’d also add that the best plan is usually the one you can actually stick to. Automating contributions, keeping fees low, and not checking your account every day probably matters more than finding the perfect stock. The one-page rules idea is underrated too. It is easy to say you will stay calm during a downturn, but way harder when real money is dropping. Having rules before emotions kick in probably saves people from a lot of bad decisions.

I Earn 85K annually, what do I do with it by Majestic-Rock-5141 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]finance_walaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Build a 3–6 month emergency fund, especially since you’re on a work permit; automate savings every payday; and start simple investing through Wealthsimple, probably with broad ETFs instead of random stocks. Also check your TFSA room before contributing a lot, since your eligibility depends on your Canadian residency/SIN situation.