Introducing a Community Spotlight for Startups: October 2022 Edition
We’re inviting founders to share the story behind their startup in this post, helping the community discover innovative projects and explore potential collaborations. Below is a concise template to guide your submission and maximize visibility within the community.
submission template
– Startup Name / URL
– Headquarters Location
– Share where you’re based to facilitate local networking and access to regional resources
– Elevator Pitch / Explainer Video
– More details:
– What life cycle stage best describes your startup? (See the lifecycle model below for reference)
– Your role within the company
– This Month’s Goals
– What milestones or objectives are you pursuing this month?
– How could the r/startups community assist you?
– Note: Do not solicit funds publicly; this may be illegal in some jurisdictions
– Discount for r/startup subscribers
– If applicable, share any offers or discounts for the community
Community Resources
– Join our Discord for real-time chat, advice, and support: [Discord invite link]
Startup Life Cycle Stages (Max Marmer model as used by Startup Genome and the Kauffman Foundation)
– Discovery
– Market and competitor research
– Initial user experience design
– Progress toward problem/solution fit (market validation)
– Development of the MVP
– Validation
– Achieved problem/solution fit and MVP launch
– Product validation studies
– Iteration of UX based on validation results
– Version updates (Version 1+) and ongoing pursuit of product/market fit
– Efficiency
– Product/market fit established
– Preparation for scaling
– Optimization of UX and performance to support growth
– Streamlining operations in anticipation of scale
– Validation of scaling strategies
– Scaling
– Validated scaling approaches
– Optimized operations for growth
– Active pursuit of aggressive growth
– Validation of a repeatable sales process at scale
– Profit Maximization
– Business is scaling and established
– Expanded production and operations to boost revenue
– Systems optimization to maximize profits
– Renewal
– Near-peak profitability and optimization
– Renewing core products and exploring new opportunities
– Pursuing acquisitions or diversification to sustain relevance and market share
Note for traditional businesses
– If your venture follows a traditional, slower-scaling model, you can reference a standard business lifecycle and indicate your current stage accordingly.
This format is designed to help you present your startup clearly while enabling the community to offer meaningful feedback, connections, and support.
