r/startups — Complete Community Guide
Welcome to r/startups, home to over 1.9 million startup fans since 2008. This is the place to talk about the challenges and solutions in building fast-growing companies. Feel free to join the conversation, share your ideas, and learn from others. Make sure to check the rules for posting and find the right spot for your content.
What you'll find on r/startups
Discover the diverse topics and discussions that make this community thrive.
Founder Success Stories
People love sharing their journey from zero to hero. You'll see posts about how founders bootstrapped their way to millions or sold their startup for a hefty sum. It's all about the hustle and the breakthroughs.
Lessons from Failure
Startup land is full of ups and downs, and folks aren't shy about sharing their biggest mistakes. These posts are gold for anyone looking to avoid the same pitfalls in their own ventures.
Step-by-Step Guides
Some users drop detailed guides on how to build a startup from scratch, like building a SaaS or scaling SEO. It's like getting a mini-MBA for free, straight from the trenches.
Life After Startups
There's life beyond the startup grind, and some folks share their journey after exiting or failing. It's a mix of introspection, lessons learned, and what's next on their plate.
Marketing and Growth Hacks
Everyone's looking for the secret sauce to grow fast. Posts about SEO strategies, user acquisition tips, and growth hacks are super popular here.
Rants and Opinions
Every now and then, you'll find a rant about industry trends or a controversial opinion, like banning certain links or questioning the VC world. It's a spicy take on what's happening in startup land.
Financial Milestones
Hitting financial goals is a big deal, and users love to celebrate these wins. Whether it's reaching $1 million in revenue or securing a funding round, these posts are all about the numbers.
Non-Tech Founder Wins
Not everyone in the startup world is a coder, and some folks share how they succeeded without writing a single line of code. It's inspiring for those who feel like the tech world is out of reach.
How to Engage
Learn the best strategies to connect with the community and make your voice heard.
Share your personal journey, warts and all. Posts like 'I had a VC-Funded Unicorn-in-the-Making and I F*cked it up' resonate because they're raw and real.
Break down complex processes into digestible steps. Like the post 'A step-by-step guide of how I would build a SaaS company right now', people love actionable advice.
Be open about your failures. 'My first startup failed – Here are 10 things I wish I'd do differently' shows others what not to do, and that's just as valuable as success stories.
Talk about money and success honestly. Posts like 'Sold my startup for mid 7-figures' get attention because everyone wants to know how it's done.
Share lessons from your past experiences. 'If only someone told me this before my 1st startup' posts are goldmines for folks starting out.
Engage in hot topics and community debates. The 'Ban X.com (formerly Twitter) links from this subreddit?' post sparked conversation because it tapped into current events.
Highlight unexpected success stories. 'From a sucky accounting job to doing $1.4 million dollars a year with my mobile app' captivates because it's relatable and inspiring.
Don't shy away from big numbers and bold claims, but back them up with your story. 'How I bootstrapped a $40m company overnight' grabs attention because of its audacity.
Rules & Moderation
Important guidelines to ensure a positive and productive community experience.
Relevant Content Only
No direct sales, advertisements, or promotion
Submissions Serve a Specific Purpose
Feedback Has a Place
Rules for Links in Comments/Discussion
Do Not Solicit PM Requests / Post DM Notices
Sharing Your Blog is To Start a Discussion, Never For Self-Promotion
Always Be Kind and Supportive
No Unscheduled AMAs
Related Subreddits
Explore other communities that complement your startup journey.
Popular Discussions
Check out some of the most engaging and impactful discussions from the community.
How I bootstrapped a $40m company overnight
SEO is easy. The EXACT process we use to scale our clients' SEO from 0 to 200k monthly traffic and beyond
If only someone told me this before my 1st startup
I had a VC-Funded Unicorn-in-the-Making and I F*cked it up - Here's How (I will not promote)
Ban X.com (formerly Twitter) links from this subreddit?
A step-by-step guide of how I would build a SaaS company right now - part 1
Sold my startup for mid 7-figures
My first startup failed – Here are 10 things I wish I'd do differently
From Running a $350M Startup to Failing Big and Rediscovering What Really Matters in Life ❤️
From a sucky accounting job to doing $1.4 million dollars a year with my mobile app 4 years after launch! (And I can't write a single line of code). How I did it, and what's next!
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