... Built Coupyn Alone - 100,000+ Companies, Real Users, Zero Funding Seventeen months ago, Coupyn was nothing but an idea scribbled in my head. Today, it s a living, breathing platform with over 100,000 companies listed, real users joining daily, and a foundation strong enough to support millions more. I didn t have investors. I didn t have a team. I didn t even have a startup budget. What I had was a computer, a text editor, and a stubborn ... ... fuel yourself with the belief that it matters. But here s the truth the hardest parts are also what make this meaningful. Every line of code, every feature, every member who signs up it all carries weight because nothing

... Muck Rack s new AI report found that 27% of links cited by AI come from journalistic sources. And Profound found that up to 18% of links cited by AI come from YouTube. It s not go direct or nothing. You need to do both and you need to know how to make your story interesting and relevant. Today, a funding announcement or product launch isn t enough to land coverage. You need to connect your story to something bigger ... ... like WTF? Many people try to sound sentimental and wrap their product in some kind of moat, thinking they re like Steve Jobs during a keynote. But instead of helping, they end up using vague, complicated phrases that say nothing

... quickly. How do you manage to react quickly to changes and not fall short of the bar? Especially when you build products and market them. In the past, I often used to fight with self-impostor syndrome , and nothing was "good enough" for me. It kind of forces you to constantly work on something, to work on yourself, which is nice, but it also has a disadvantage: you can't really enjoy anything, because the success that happened happened ... ... space want to produce good work and make an impact in whatever they're doing. So as long as I am paying attention to any gaps between intent and impact  what I think I am doing, versus

... good, but also feel right . Whitespace guides the user s eye, improves readability, and reduces cognitive load. Less clutter = better focus. Minimalism = Maximum Impact : @SK-iTPRO embraces a "less is more" mentality. Every icon, button, and interaction is purposeful - nothing extra, nothing

... reasons: The partners help. A lot . (this isn't common. Most people who say they help startups are neutral or harmful) The network is insane , especially for b2b companies. It will accelerate your G2M like nothing else. You'll learn what real speed looks like , by grinding alongside the top early stage founders. Every time I talk to a current or recent YC company or go to the events, I'm reminded what top speed looks like ... ... well does it actually work? Comment from Rajiv Ayyangar(@rajiv_ayyangar): @jonayed_tanjim  I'm not close enough to Webhooks to understand if this is a valuable problem to solve. But if this is a common build vs

... Comment from Daniel Cahn(@daniel_cahn): @jakecrump  Really good UX, really fast, and just does the best job by far at transcribing what I say correctly! Love that it's app-aware so it formats differently for email vs Slack, for example. Comment from Daniel Cahn(@daniel_cahn): I'm a huge huge fan of @Willow Voice ! Really high quality dictation. Seriously, a game changer for me. Comment from Philip Grebowiec(@philthy): @chrismessina   @luannsilva   I am using ... ... manual correction or formatting. Just out of the mic.) Use this link to get Wispr Flow: wisprflow.ai/r/FERNAND3 . You and I both get $15 credits when you hit 2,000 words! Just give it a try. You have nothing

... several years I have used a utility I built to give me an alternative to the Start menu. I have always preferred being able to right click anywhere on the desktop and have my custom menu options right there. And I don't mean a customized desktop menu on right click, but a completely custom menu, just the programs I want, nothing

... using simulations when your designs are still rough around the edges is ideal. They can quickly uncover unclear interfaces or unintended gaps, helping you refine your design before it's too late (and costly) to make changes. A smart alternative to "Random clickers" : Unless they are your actual audience less-than-ideal human testers are just trying to get through a test as quickly as possible, leading to superficial or unhelpful feedback. Simulated users are designed to replace these "random ... ... clickers," providing a more consistent and focused assessment of your prototype's usability. They're not a substitute for testing with your actual target users, but they're a massive upgrade from low-quality human feedback. Always better than nothing

... Validate before you build , but no one tells you what that actually means until you re deep in it. Maybe you launched too soon, built too much before talking to anyone, or trusted feedback that sounded nice but meant nothing. Looking back, what s one thing you wish someone had told you when you were validating your first idea? Was it about asking better questions? Testing the right thing? Not trusting your cofounder s cousin? Asking out of curiosity ... ... Would love to learn from your stories. Comment from Andrei Tudor(@andreitudor14): @dennis_dallau  I'd say this might just be the best advice. Comment from Kaustubh Katdare(@thebigk): I wish I was told, "Wait lists mean nothing

... tighter fit, this won t be an option for you. My first impression of the actual device was that the plastic finish felt a little underwhelming, especially if you re used to the polish of Apple or Nothing devices. This made me want to hide the device vs

... year ago, I realized I was spending 6+ hours a day on my phone, switching between apps, notifications, and endless scrolling. I tried Focus Mode. I tried deleting apps. Nothing worked for long. So I built Lessphone, a minimalist launcher for iOS that shows you only what you need just your essentials, nothing

... improving little by little. I m especially grateful because new visitors still show up regularly, and sign-ups happen here and there even though I haven't done much outreach yet. I'm slowly working on it, with nothing more than my hands and time. It s tough, and as any solo dev knows, the temptation to jump into a new idea is real especially just to avoid talking about the same one every day. But I m still here ... ... often these quiet, persistent efforts that turn into something big over time. Keep going, you ve got this! Comment from Moin(@moin_uddin1): @nikita_polovinkin  Thanks, it's the continuous struggle I am dealing with. Almost doing nothing

... worked with dozens of early-stage teams and saw the same pattern: they want organic traffic they publish a few blog posts nothing happens turns out seo isn t just about posting content. it s about posting the right content, in the right structure, based on real search demand. so we built a content planner that: scans your site + your competitors

... folks, I read 'Make' by Peter Levels years ago and found his process quite interesting: Spending a week listing your personal problems, Rank them, then look for solutions for the top three. If nothing meets your needs, build it. The beauty of this is that simply by doing the exercise, you end up meeting some of your needs by discovering something out there. What I m missing now is how to identify a market signal after your MVP, or even ... ... from this b/c it requires spending a little money, but in the long run it's WAY cheaper to test and kill ideas this way. Comment from Edward Michaelson(@emikes919): @diegodottac  yeah sorry in my comment Meta forms vs

... life disappeared. It felt the same way as if, one day, nobody would be playing on Call of Duty 2 servers anymore (that hasn t happened yet, right?). Anyway, here I ve compiled a list of the top 6 alternatives to Skype for international calling. I used the following criteria to select them: VoIP-based . That means I only need an internet connection to use the service. Calls from most SIMs abroad are prohibitively expensive, and eSIMs typically include only ... ... analytics dashboard. That s a helpful feature if you have a lot of no-answer calls and you want to analyze what s going wrong. Best for: individuals and teams who want a simple, powerful, and flexible alternative

... together. Prompting Tips That Actually Work Be spatially specific. Use keywords like "left", "right", "centered", "aligned to bottom", "spaced evenly" to help the model place elements correctly. Mention device behavior. If it should behave differently on mobile vs desktop, say so. Ex: "stacks on mobile, grid on desktop". Use visual vocabulary. Mention familiar UI terms like "modal", "toast", "card", "hero section", or "split view" to tap into known design structures. Give UX intent. Add the why: "Add white space ... ... header. Below that, place a form with two inputs...". AI loves structure. Say what not to do. If you want to avoid scrollbars, animations, shadows, etc., say so. Don t forget empty states. Great design considers what happens when nothing

... with data from 1,800+ founders, and the findings might surprise you: Founder salaries dropped 43% in the past year AI founders are bucking the trend (paying themselves more) Bootstrapped companies jumped 57% Only 5.4% of founders pay themselves nothing (down from 9% last year) We founders talk endlessly about burn rates, runway, and valuations but no one talks about what they pay themselves. It's time to change that. Through 3 startups, I've made every compensation mistake possible ... ... salary data in this year's report? I'll share my thoughts after I hear yours. Comment from Sarah Evans(@prsarahevans): @waseem_daher  do you think we will continue to see a wider gap in AI startups versus

... Recently I've been finding myself actually buying and downloading apps more than before. The common thread? They're all silly things that almost do nothing. I say almost because what they do offer is a bit of joy during my work day. Some of the recent apps I've purchased or downloaded are @Klack , Googly Eyes , @Docko , @Ball , @TabTab , and @NotchNook . Some of these do have productivity or quality of life improvements (looking at the last two) but others ... ... EZsite AI's main customers is SMBs with no coding experience, so we build native built-in database and also allow uer to use their own database like PostGre SQL or Oracle besides Supabase. One core feature we have VS

... thought it was ok that code that worked in the Replit dev env did not work in their own deployment env (based on Google Cloud). It wasn't. So I sent a mail to support. Which yielded absolutely nothing but a boilerplats BS answer. You see, the support too is an AI. How clever is that! Well I toiled on and after about two weeks and some $250 worth of checkpoints I had a working web for matching local contractors ... ... Transformative. Being code-inclined, I rarely use the Agent and instead use the assistant ... I find it works amazing when collaborating with AI within the code. Plus, assistant advanced iterations are $0.05 and basic ones are free. (code vs

... about to tell you that your website loooks nice but then I saw the H1 copy. Bro this is the most generic copy I've seen all day. Like I'll read this and feel absolutely nothing. Also the video, I ain't got time for that. Show me the product I wanna see it. Features seems fine even with that stack card effect. Hope that helps, no hard feelings intended. Good luck Comment from Kaloian Toshev(@mzkvisuals): @navigable ... ... interactivity" to the overal website. Comment from Kaloian Toshev(@mzkvisuals): @trung_vu3  The chat popup with the hi msg is killing me. Using light font for the main buttons is destroying my eyes :D change that. But nothing

... fundamentally changing how they work. That s when we knew we d created something that felt like having a second brain one that works in parallel with yours instead of requiring your full attention. What s It Cost? (Because Nothing Good Is Free) We ve structured Shift with a simple model: a $6.99/month subscription after your free trial. What makes us different is that we only bill you based on your actual usage of the AI models. Most ... ... Soon, you ll be able to run AI models directly on your machine with just one click. Our smart system will analyze your computer s capabilities (RAM, CPU, GPU) and recommend the best model for optimal performance. Enhanced privacy (nothing

... Comment from Tania Bell(@taniabell): i reckon it's easier to say which are NOT pro startup rather than which ones are. it also depends on the stage you're at and how you're doing it - self-funded vs. external funding, when you get external funding etc. Comment from R. Fancsiki(@fancsiki): I used to think Romania wasn t very startup-friendly due to all the paperwork, but after learning about other countries, I ve realized that things here ... ... nika): OK, I can certainly start which is not ideal my country is killing a huge potential IMO :/ Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): Do you have a company in Lithuania? :) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): "but nothing

... What s up, everyone? I m Ryan Moore, a proud owner of a Sellvia dropshipping store. Been grinding in ecommerce, diving deep into digital marketing, and always on the lookout for new tricks to boost sales. Nothing beats the thrill of finding a winning product and watching those sales roll in! Outside of the biz, I m all about traveling and hitting up rock concerts whenever I get the chance. Nothing

... StampFans.com/pricing . I made it myself. It's supposed to communicate three things: Writers pay nothing to use StampFans. Subscriber fees cover the cost of postage. Anything charged over that amount is profit for the writer. That's a lot to say on one page. I don't think I've done it well. I need suggestions. How can I fix this? Comment from Tania Bell(@taniabell): @fi_guy  possibly Comment from Matt(@fi_guy): @taniabell  not always ... ... check the pricing page upfront to check if it's even in the range they're willing to pay before trying the product. Comment from Matt(@fi_guy): What made you decide to design the pricing page like this vs

... those top launches, anyone who gains users from a launch faces the challenge of retention. Many users won t like the platform, some will decide they don t want to pay the price, and others will find a better competitor. I m really curious about the strategies you use post-launch to keep users engaged and prevent churn. From what I ve observed, there are usually two common approaches: 1. Do nothing