Share Your Startup: July 2022 Spotlight and Upvote for Visibility
Introduction
The r/startups community invites you to share what you’re building. This post provides a concise template to present your startup and solicit insights, feedback, and potential local connections. Please follow the structure below to help readers quickly understand your venture and how they can help.
Submission Template
– Startup Name / URL
– Headquarters Location
– Indicate where you’re based to facilitate local networking and access to regional resources
– Elevator Pitch / Explainer Video
– More Details:
– Lifecycle Stage: Which stage best describes your startup? (See lifecycle model below)
– Your Role within the startup
– Monthly Goals
– What milestones are you aiming to achieve this month?
– How could the r/startups community assist?
– Note: Do not solicit funds publicly in this post; such activity may be illegal in some jurisdictions.
– Discount for r/startups Subscribers
– If applicable, share any exclusive offers or discounts for our community
Community Resources
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Startup Lifecycle Stages (Max Marmer model, as used by Startup Genome and the Kauffman Foundation)
– Discovery
– Activities: Market research, competitive analysis, user research, initial UX design, problem/solution validation (market validation), and MVP development
– Validation
– Activities: Achieving problem/solution fit, launching MVP, product validation, refining UX based on test results, iterating versions (Version 1+), progressing toward product/market fit
– Efficiency
– Activities: Attaining product/market fit, preparing for scaling, optimizing UX and performance to support growth, refining operational workflows, validating scaling strategies
– Scaling
– Activities: Validated scaling strategies, optimized systems, aggressive growth, validating repeatable sales processes at scale
– Profit Maximization
– Activities: Sustained growth, expanding production and operations, profit optimization
– Renewal
– Activities: Near-peak profits and optimization, reinvention of core products, pursuing acquisitions or expansions to maintain relevance and prevent decline
Note
If your business is traditional and not designed for rapid scaling, you can reference a traditional business lifecycle model and share the current stage accordingly.
Endnote
This post is designed to surface real-world startups, foster meaningful connections, and provide a platform for constructive feedback. Share your story succinctly, and engage with the community to maximize visibility and collaboration.
