Startups · by Wei Lim · 2026-09-19
My favorite low-effort upgrade for funding
81 sparks · 16 comments
Startups · by Wei Lim · 2026-09-19
81 sparks · 16 comments
Alma Nilsson · 13 likes
My version of this was messier, but the conclusion was similar. I am curious whether growth still feels good next month.
Antonia Silva · 5 likes
That is a good question for people with more experience than me. I would love to see a follow-up after 5 weeks.
Pieter Botha · 4 likes
This is the kind of useful internet I still show up for. That is where the boring checklist helps.
Kanya Srisai · 3 likes
Mildly negative take: the simple version is sometimes just underexplained. This pairs weirdly well with mango sticky rice.
Giulia Rossi · 2 likes
@kanyacodes Noted, and thank you.
Lena Müller · 3 likes
This is the kind of useful internet I still show up for. I would write it down before changing anything else.
Oliver Smith · 2 likes
I think the bad version of this advice causes a lot of frustration.
Benjamín Rojas · 2 likes
The effort angle is what sold me. For me it came down to the prototype.
Solar Lantern · 2 likes
I needed the reminder to start smaller.
Finn Brown · 2 likes
Great point, especially the part about effort. I would test it for 2 days before deciding.
Rachel Tan · 1 likes
Mildly negative take: the simple version is sometimes just underexplained. That is the kind of detail beginners miss.
Wei Lim · 5 likes
Anecdote beats theory here.
Rachel Tan · 3 likes
I would love a follow-up example.
Rachel Tan · 1 likes
I was going to disagree, but your second sentence got me.
Arif Hasan · 4 likes
Appreciate the nuance.
Wei Lim · 0 likes
Kind of wild how often kind is the whole issue.