For founders who are applying to @ycombinator's summer batch and looking for resources, articles, alumni applications, etc, I got you covered π―
Here's a thread that comes with everything you need to apply ππ½
If you're just getting started with building in public, start really small and spend 30mins every day.
Here's how I would do it ππ½
A small thread π§΅
.@shoutoutso_ got launched on four platforms last week - Twitter, @capiche, @joinClubhouse, and @ProductHunt π
Here are some lessons, tips, and hacks from our experience which hopefully help your launch ππ½
A thread packed with actionable steps and examples π§΅
The best playbook to test any idea is to ship a landing page, build a beta waitlist and take it from there π
Hereβs how to ship a landing page in less than 24hrs ππ½
A thread π§΅
PS: It comes with a checklist, resources I used to ship @shoutoutso_
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Finding a co-founder is insanely hard especially when you have a solid idea, proof of work, and some leverage. There will be more noise and less signal!
Here are some actionable steps that worked for me on how to find a co-founder and how to pick one ππ½
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Ways you can invest in yourself πͺπ½
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PS: Inspired by @DruRly's @IndieHackers interview ππ½
Some practical advice and lessons from my experience as a maker and a community builder ππ½
A thread π§΅
As I'm preparing to join @ProductHunt, I studied many community builders and founders. Here are some tactics and lessons I learned π
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How to start? I often get this que from people who never shipped a project but always wanted to work on one. I guide them where/how to start, the essential tools they need and why this method works β
This is a thread on how you can ship a side project over a weekend π
Exactly one year ago, I launched @toolsformakers_ on @ProductHunt, the support and love I got from the community is more than what I can put here in words ππ»ππ»ππ»
Check the launch here: producthunt.com/posts/tools-foβ¦
And follow the thread for some lessons I learned the way ππ»ππ»ππ»
A lot of people don't know that I have a full-time PM job and think I'm a full-time founder/maker. In the last 5yrs, I hustled around and found some ways to work on things I love.
How to focus on your dream despite having a 9-5 job?
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Not knowingly or knowingly I have shipped all my products taking the #buildinpublic route π
Here are some lessons I learned from my experience:
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Systems fuel Goals.
Iβm a big believer when it comes to building systems and still follow the same routines that I established after reading @JamesClear's Atomic Habits.
A thread on the routines I follow π§΅
IMO Twitter is a place where little tribes get together, support each other and grow as a community. I learned a lot from strong-growing communities and Iβm glad to be part of them.
Here are five things that I learned from twitter about community building.
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Routines and habits are the fundamental foundations for the day. They generate utmost confidence and helps you lead the day with control π―
A thread of tips from my experienceππΌ
Joining an early-stage startup is by far the most exciting thing I did in recent times. Not because it's cool but because I get to learn from the best people and be better at what I do ππ½
Some lessons I learned from being a startup operator π
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Specific tactics/strategies that helped me in growing my Twitter following ππ½
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The zip code you live in has very little leverage in today's world. The Internet is the new junction where anyone can do everything β¨
Here are some things you can do, starting from today ππ½
A thread π§΅
PS: It comes with actionable steps ππ½
As founders, makers we all seek inspiration now and then! The best way to get inspired is by going back in history and see how incredible startups got their start!
Here are the first versions of some great startups that will hopefully give you some perspective ππ½
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As a maker, it is important to be fast and execution is everything. You may have the best idea but if it is sitting in your mind they there is no use.
Hereβs why you need to focus on doing and stop dwelling especially when you are working on a side project.
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Many people(including me) quote that if you don't take control of your life, life will take control of you!
But we don't exactly give away methods on how to focus on what you can control!
I want to share what worked for me in this thread and it does come with actionable steps:
Alright, I see a lot of heat coming from people saying "building in public" is only about sharing the highs and amazing things that happen to you!
While this is absolutely false, I want to take this opportunity to share the lows we experience @shoutoutso_
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Putting it out in the universe
One of the things Iβm manifesting this morning is that Iβll invest in early-stage startups directly or indirectly!
Here are some things I bring to the table ππΌ
A small thread π§΅
Twitter DMs are the most underrated feature that works like a charm when you use them to your advantage π―
Almost half of the @shoutoutso_ sales came from DMs, and here are some things I tried which worked for us that might help you as well ππ½
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Some rabbit holes are extremely good to go in!
I just went through all of @JamesClearβs 3-2-1 newsletter editions and here are 100 ideas from the man himself that are invaluable and shouldn't be missed
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.@gregisenberg is one of the most prolific people I know on Twitter, and the amount of value he delivers to founders is immeasurable ππ½
Here are 10 threads that every startup founder should read, understand and implement
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Some lessons I learned as part of my build in public experience with @shoutoutso_ π
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No-code played a huge role in the last 3yrs of my maker journey, and along the way, I learned so many things apart from building products.
Here are some side effects you get when you build using no-code
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