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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-i-grew-my-side-project-to-20k-users-then-sold-it-for-six-figures.
Learn how this hobby project turned into a growing SaaS product and then a six-figure exit. Dive into the highs, lows, and valuable insights along the way.
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This story was written by: @liam637. Learn more about this writer by checking @liam637's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.
What started as a fun side project turned into much more than that, including a small but successful exit.We did a lot of things right, like patiently listening to customers, and there were a few missteps along the way, usually when trying to do too much on a shoestring budget.But overall, it taught me about what’s important when trying to grow a new product/business, which I’ll take into future endeavors. -
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/pivoting-for-success-jonathans-startup-journey-from-taplytics-to-devcycle.
Taplytics pivoted to DevCycle, focusing on seamless developer experience and feature flagging. A bold move with potential in the evolving tech landscape.
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Mangler du episoder?
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/why-every-successful-entrepreneur-needs-a-lawyer-by-their-side.
In the rapidly changing environment of entrepreneurial activity, every argument counts, and a connection with a business lawyer is not to be underestimated.
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A business lawyer serves as a roadmap, navigating entrepreneurs through obstacles such as onerous licensing and [protective employment laws. Lawyers’ function is not confined to guiding through court battles, but they play an important role by working out the [legal ramifications] during crises and in offering well-advised opinions. -
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-to-revolutionize-your-startup-success-in-2024-with-ai-co-pilot-tools.
Revolutionize startup success in 2024 using PitchBob, an AI co-pilot tool for founders, enabling rapid task execution and personalized entrepreneurial guidance.
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PitchBob, an AI-powered tool, revolutionizes startup operations in 2024. Ideal for entrepreneurs, it transforms weeks of work into minutes. Initially a pitch deck creator, it now serves as a comprehensive startup co-pilot, offering multilingual support and automated document generation, including business plans and pitch decks. PitchBob simplifies accelerator applications and provides tailored advice for both new and corporate entrepreneurs. It's set to integrate with corporate platforms like Slack and Teams. PitchBob is a game-changer in the startup world, streamlining the journey from idea to execution. -
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/build-a-money-printing-business-with-other-peoples-sweat-with-a-practical-example.
Building a lucrative business without having to sweat from reinventing the wheel. Explore actionable steps with examples to use existing tech to make new impact
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In summary, we've seen the importance of looking for problems within existing solutions and solving them, and how an example of crypto can solve problems within your solution or the solution of competitors. The crypto revolution is not just a trend; it's a potential strategy for success, and it's important to tap into technologies like this to transform your business. -
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/why-communication-is-the-backbone-of-growth-for-startups.
Miscommunication in the workplace can lead to everything from poor team morale and high staff turnover to a direct loss of sales and revenue.
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Miscommunication in the workplace can lead to everything from poor team morale and high staff turnover to a direct loss of sales and revenue. A survey from the Economist found that the most frequently cited cause of communication barriers is the fact that we all have different communication styles. Computer scientist and entrepreneur Rajat Mishra created Fingerprints to help founders deliver hyper-personalized presentations. -
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/ive-always-been-the-only-female-in-the-team-an-interview-with-anastasiia-moskovchenko.
Anastasiia Moskovchenko is an expert in product management, a mentor, and an owner of the community that aims to help women succeed in IT.
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We asked Anastasiia about her career and experience in such companies as VK and Yandex, product management, the path towards winning success while being a single woman in the team, mentoring, life outside of work, and how hobbies help you grow professionally. -
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/are-hard-tech-start-ups-better-than-easy-tech-start-ups.
Hard tech start-ups are those that many perceive as nearly impossible to build. They require extensive time and resources to develop the initial product.
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Hard tech start-ups are those that many perceive as nearly impossible to build. They require extensive time and resources to develop the initial product. The complexity and innovation inherent in Hard Tech act as a barrier to entry, providing a competitive edge. Hard tech startups often work on complex problems that require extensive research and development. -
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-to-increase-marketplace-commission-a-real-story.
A real story and step-by-step guide on how to increase commission on your marketplace without disrupting business model.
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This article discusses the strategies and considerations for effectively raising commissions in a marketplace, using the case study of Radar's driving schools marketplace in Eastern Europe. It covers understanding seller economics, assessing the marketplace's needs, determining the new commission rate, communicating the change, implementing the increase, and the impact of doubling the commission rate. Thoughtful planning and clear communication are emphasized as key factors in successfully adjusting commission rates. -
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/5-startups-using-funny-marketing-to-stand-out.
Can humour make marketing more effective? We review recent success stories of brands using humour to stand out.
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Can humour make marketing more effective? We review recent success stories of brands using humour to stand out. -
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/bootstrapped-growth-the-best-and-worst-of-2023.
Learn from my successes and mistakes and become a better startup founder. Here's what you should do and what to avoid.
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The founder of On Unicorn Platform shares his tips on how to grow on social media as a bootstrapped founder. He says the most successful channel is social media, followed by SEO and affiliate partners. He also gives his top tips on hiring a marketing team and how to make it in the startup world. -
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/now-we-know-exit-to-community-is-possible.
There is widespread craving for a better kind of exit—and the creativity to back it up. But better exits will require structural change.
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As a new year arrives, I am thrilled to announce the release of a new library of E2C stories that the E2C Collective has created at E2C.how. Our “snapshots” are brief, structured case studies that give a taste of the many diverse ways that startups have been trying to grow into community ownership and governance, albeit with mixed results. -
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/everything-i-learned-from-reading-tony-dinh.
Tony Dinh’s discourse encapsulates updates on applications, recounting his experiences, app statistics, and the valuable lessons acquired along the way.
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Every day I read Hacker News and on 23rd September, 2023, this post reached 1 on Hacker News: My Solopreneur Story. It talks about Tony Dinh’s story where he went from zero to $45K/mo in 2 years in his journey as a full-time indie hacker. He created four small but successful products, failed on six, built an audience of 97K followers on Twitter, and created a newsletter with 6K subscribers. -
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/why-you-shouldnt-be-scared-to-increase-your-marketplace-commission.
In this article, Arseniy Maximov, a serial entrepreneur and marketplace builder discusses why and how to raise your marketplace's commission.
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Raising commission rates in a marketplace can be a daunting decision, but it can also bring numerous benefits. Adjusting rates based on initial estimates, responding to economic changes, funding platform enhancements, and preparing for future growth are all valid reasons to raise commissions. Addressing fears of losing sellers, initial backlash, competitive disadvantage, and transforming the challenge into an opportunity are crucial in successfully implementing this change. In this article, Arseniy Maximov, a serial entrepreneur and marketplace builder discusses why and how to raise your marketplace's commission. -
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-i-go-from-idea-to-revenue-in-13-steps.
How I take ideas and turn them into revenue in 13 steps.
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/a-step-by-step-guide-from-zero-to-launching-my-product-on-product-hunt-in-four-weeks.
a step-by-step guide from zero to launching my product on Product Hunt.
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Mariia is an analyst who started at least 5 startups but didn’t finish any of them for different reasons. He decided to fight procrastination and use the “quick start” method. He plans to go from zero to launching a product on Product Hunt in one week. -
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/why-art-tech-start-ups-fail-5-key-mistakes-to-avoid.
Discover the top 5 reasons why art startups fail. And get some more: Top NFT failed startups and research overview on why stratup companies fail by 10101.art
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/my-vs-journey-i-wasted-$1m-on-marketing-until-i-decided-to-pivot.
From spending $1M on marketing to pivoting and growing into an indie success.
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/bouncing-back-from-storyas-shutdown-and-rekindling-our-creativity.
A personal story by the founders of the now shut-down startup Storya reflecting on how they are aiming to reignite their creativity.
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Entrepreneurs Paolo Danese and Praveen Kumar struggled with writer's block. Their startup Storya shut down after two years, and they struggled to reignite their creativity. They found a balance between idealism and pragmatism to get back on track. They also grappled with whether AI could replace human creativity. -
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/things-i-wish-i-knew-before-starting-my-1st-startup.
I wasted at least 5 years building stuff nobody needed.
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I wasted at least 5 years building stuff nobody needed. - Se mer
