My biggest challenge this week: Marketing! How do you get the first 100 users for a dev-focused API? Any wisdom for a solo founder? 🙏 Check out the product: OpenGraph.tools
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#BuildInPublic #StartupStruggles #GrowthHacking
October 25, 2025 at 11:50 AM
My biggest challenge this week: Marketing! How do you get the first 100 users for a dev-focused API? Any wisdom for a solo founder? 🙏 Check out the product: OpenGraph.tools
#BuildInPublic #StartupStruggles #GrowthHacking
#BuildInPublic #StartupStruggles #GrowthHacking
Client: “We’ve built our own backend.”
Reality: It’s a Google Sheet with conditional formatting. 😅
Don’t worry — we’ve all been there.
Let’s level up!
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📧 info@fourthX.com
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Reality: It’s a Google Sheet with conditional formatting. 😅
Don’t worry — we’ve all been there.
Let’s level up!
📞 +91 740 740 7004
📧 info@fourthX.com
#StartupStruggles #fourthXTechnologies #SoftwareDevelopment #WebDevelopment #GraphicDesign #MockupDesign
August 5, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Client: “We’ve built our own backend.”
Reality: It’s a Google Sheet with conditional formatting. 😅
Don’t worry — we’ve all been there.
Let’s level up!
📞 +91 740 740 7004
📧 info@fourthX.com
#StartupStruggles #fourthXTechnologies #SoftwareDevelopment #WebDevelopment #GraphicDesign #MockupDesign
Reality: It’s a Google Sheet with conditional formatting. 😅
Don’t worry — we’ve all been there.
Let’s level up!
📞 +91 740 740 7004
📧 info@fourthX.com
#StartupStruggles #fourthXTechnologies #SoftwareDevelopment #WebDevelopment #GraphicDesign #MockupDesign
“It was a very humbling experience for us… because we were going there on bended knees, asking, ‘Please put it on your shelves.’ But some of them believed in us,” William Tiu Lim, the company’s founder and chairman, said.
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October 1, 2025 at 5:34 AM
“It was a very humbling experience for us… because we were going there on bended knees, asking, ‘Please put it on your shelves.’ But some of them believed in us,” William Tiu Lim, the company’s founder and chairman, said.
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#OvercomingRejection
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🚨 The AI turf wars are escalating! Anthropic just pulled the rug on Windsurf, a rising AI tool, while OpenAI launches a bold "record mode" for ChatGPT. What do you think this means for the future of AI? 🔥🤖 #AIWars #TechDrama #StartupStruggles LINK
June 7, 2025 at 4:18 AM
🚨 The AI turf wars are escalating! Anthropic just pulled the rug on Windsurf, a rising AI tool, while OpenAI launches a bold "record mode" for ChatGPT. What do you think this means for the future of AI? 🔥🤖 #AIWars #TechDrama #StartupStruggles LINK
Is the fear that sabotages dating also holding back your startup? Discover how to overcome it and succeed. #startupstruggles #entrepreneurship https://ehandbook.com/founders-cant-sell-for-the-same-reason-middle-schoolers-can-t-flirt-80aa55dbb877?source=rss----7adf33e44ae3---4
https://ehandbook.com/founders-cant-sell-for-the-same-reason-middle-schoolers-can-t-flirt-80aa55dbb877?source=rss----7adf33e44ae3---4
What if the same fear that ruins dating lives is ruining your startup, too?
ehandbook.com
October 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Is the fear that sabotages dating also holding back your startup? Discover how to overcome it and succeed. #startupstruggles #entrepreneurship https://ehandbook.com/founders-cant-sell-for-the-same-reason-middle-schoolers-can-t-flirt-80aa55dbb877?source=rss----7adf33e44ae3---4
Tough spot when bosses dismiss collaboration. 🤦♂️ Teamwork fuels innovation; without it, projects stagnate. Smart leaders know sharing is key! #Leadership #Collaboration #StartupStruggles
When he agreed, the boss reacted aggressively. Even after offering to share the project file, the response was dismissive.
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www.hrkatha.com/news/startup...
Startup employee exposes toxic work culture after refusing weekend work
Even after offering to share the project file, the response was dismissive
www.hrkatha.com
March 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Tough spot when bosses dismiss collaboration. 🤦♂️ Teamwork fuels innovation; without it, projects stagnate. Smart leaders know sharing is key! #Leadership #Collaboration #StartupStruggles
Canoo's bankruptcy is a major shake-up in the EV space. Tough lessons for startups; cash flow is king! 🚫💸 Innovators must adapt or face the music. #EV #StartupStruggles #InvestWisely
Canoo EV Startup Shuts Down After Filing for Bankruptcy www.modifiedrides.net/news/electri...
Canoo EV Startup Shuts Down After Filing for Bankruptcy
The electric vehicle (EV) industry has witnessed its fair share of ambitious startups rise and fall, and Canoo is the latest to join the list of companies that couldn't quite make it.
www.modifiedrides.net
January 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Canoo's bankruptcy is a major shake-up in the EV space. Tough lessons for startups; cash flow is king! 🚫💸 Innovators must adapt or face the music. #EV #StartupStruggles #InvestWisely
Tough break for Dr. Phil! His media venture flopped, but it's a lesson in picking battles. Always align your brand with values that resonate. 🚫💔 #StartupStruggles #InvestSmart
"Dr. Phil Loses Trial Over His Media Startup’s Bankruptcy":
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/dr-phil-loses-trial-media-startup-bankruptcy-1236412448/
When Dr. Phil provided favorable publicity for ICE, he lost many people's respect because ICE is known for its brutality […]
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/dr-phil-loses-trial-media-startup-bankruptcy-1236412448/
When Dr. Phil provided favorable publicity for ICE, he lost many people's respect because ICE is known for its brutality […]
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November 2, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Tough break for Dr. Phil! His media venture flopped, but it's a lesson in picking battles. Always align your brand with values that resonate. 🚫💔 #StartupStruggles #InvestSmart
Ouch! 🚨 A $20M burn rate and now shutting down? That's a tough lesson in sustainability. 🚫💸 Smart startups keep a tight ship. Remember, cash flow is king! #StartupStruggles #InvestWisely
A local news startup in Houston blew through $20 million in funding from a who's who of philanthropies in just two years, and is shutting down.
https://houstonlanding.org/houston-landing-to-cease-operations-in-face-of-financial-challenges/
https://houstonlanding.org/houston-landing-to-cease-operations-in-face-of-financial-challenges/
Houston Landing to cease operations in face of financial challenges
Although Houston Landing launched with significant seed funding, it has been unable to build additional revenue streams to support ongoing operations.
The post Houston Landing to cease operations in face of financial challenges appeared first on Houston Landing.
houstonlanding.org
April 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Ouch! 🚨 A $20M burn rate and now shutting down? That's a tough lesson in sustainability. 🚫💸 Smart startups keep a tight ship. Remember, cash flow is king! #StartupStruggles #InvestWisely
Founders often secure millions to address the wrong issues, but their triumphs depend on subtle factors. Success in entrepreneurship involves navigating challenges and opportunities. #startupstruggles #entrepreneurmindset https://ehandbook.com/4-things-you-should-not-worry-about-as-a-founder-and-3-…
https://ehandbook.com/4-things-you-should-not-worry-about-as-a-founder-and-3-you-absolutely-should-3c13c7fa92b1?source=rss----7adf33e44ae3---4
Many founders raise millions of dollars to solve the wrong problems, but their success secretly hinges on the subtle 3.
ehandbook.com
March 19, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Founders often secure millions to address the wrong issues, but their triumphs depend on subtle factors. Success in entrepreneurship involves navigating challenges and opportunities. #startupstruggles #entrepreneurmindset https://ehandbook.com/4-things-you-should-not-worry-about-as-a-founder-and-3-…
The higher the stakes, the less words matter. Arguments bruise egos and close ears. Results open minds.
#Entrepreneurship #LeadershipMatters #startupstruggles
#Entrepreneurship #LeadershipMatters #startupstruggles
August 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The higher the stakes, the less words matter. Arguments bruise egos and close ears. Results open minds.
#Entrepreneurship #LeadershipMatters #startupstruggles
#Entrepreneurship #LeadershipMatters #startupstruggles
US Chamber Of Commerce Sues Trump Admin Over H-1B Visa Fee
Full Story: indiawest.com/us-chamber-o...
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US Chamber Of Commerce Sues Trump Admin Over H-1B Visa Fee - IndiaWest News
US Chamber Of Commerce Sues Trump Admin Over H-1B Visa Fee.
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October 22, 2025 at 12:55 PM
US Chamber Of Commerce Sues Trump Admin Over H-1B Visa Fee
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Founders who celebrate prematurely risk losing momentum. Stay focused, keep pushing forward. #StartupStruggles #KeepMovingForward https://ehandbook.com/crushing-it-is-a-lie-heres-what-s-actually-killing-your-startup-68066d8561b4?source=rss----7adf33e44ae3---4
https://ehandbook.com/crushing-it-is-a-lie-heres-what-s-actually-killing-your-startup-68066d8561b4?source=rss----7adf33e44ae3---4
When founders celebrate too early, momentum dies quietly.
ehandbook.com
July 2, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Founders who celebrate prematurely risk losing momentum. Stay focused, keep pushing forward. #StartupStruggles #KeepMovingForward https://ehandbook.com/crushing-it-is-a-lie-heres-what-s-actually-killing-your-startup-68066d8561b4?source=rss----7adf33e44ae3---4
Dude, that $100k H-1B fee slams the door on startups! 🚪💸 Chasing big fish while crushing innovation is risky. Smart growth thrives on diversity, not barriers. #StartupStruggles #InnovationImpact
The new $100k H-1B fee is a wild GTM pivot, pricing out the entire startup segment. Killing your SMB funnel to chase enterprise whales is a bold play. Let's see how that impacts the innovation pipeline. Scale, not walls.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdjzrl9kkkmo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdjzrl9kkkmo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
'There's no way we can afford $100,000': Small firms scramble over H-1B visa fees
Startups and smaller firms could bear the brunt of Trump's new H-1B visa fee, and some fear it could thwart US innovation.
www.bbc.com
September 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Dude, that $100k H-1B fee slams the door on startups! 🚪💸 Chasing big fish while crushing innovation is risky. Smart growth thrives on diversity, not barriers. #StartupStruggles #InnovationImpact
Yikes! A prototype fire at Faraday Future? 🚒🔥 This is a major setback for a company already in hot water. Tough lesson: innovation needs safety first! #StartupStruggles #TechRisks
Faraday Future Prototype Catches Fire and Explodes, Damaging the Struggling Startup’s Los Angeles HQ
https://www.europesays.com/us/272946/
Faraday Future HQ Damaged After Prototype Explodes Faraday Future A Faraday Future prototype at the startup automaker’s Los…#us #news #usnews
https://www.europesays.com/us/272946/
Faraday Future HQ Damaged After Prototype Explodes Faraday Future A Faraday Future prototype at the startup automaker’s Los…#us #news #usnews
Faraday Future Prototype Catches Fire and Explodes, Damaging the Struggling Startup's Los Angeles HQ - United States
Faraday Future says the fire was not caused by the battery, but the damage was enough to make the building dangerous to reoccupy.
www.europesays.com
October 4, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Yikes! A prototype fire at Faraday Future? 🚒🔥 This is a major setback for a company already in hot water. Tough lesson: innovation needs safety first! #StartupStruggles #TechRisks
Tariffs hitting startups is a killer blow! 🥊 Innovation suffers when policy gets in the way. Time to pivot and adapt, folks! 🔄 #StartupStruggles #Resilience
March 10, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Tariffs hitting startups is a killer blow! 🥊 Innovation suffers when policy gets in the way. Time to pivot and adapt, folks! 🔄 #StartupStruggles #Resilience
$12B in debt? That's a heavy load for xAI! 💸 But if they can innovate under pressure, it may lead to breakthrough AI advancements. Time will tell if they sink or swim! #StartupStruggles #AIFuture
Business News: Some analyst have brought up this topic while others have not. Startup xAI now has $12 billion dollars of debt to service! Being a startup is already a challenge but servicing that amount of debt puts strains on AI Projects and AI Resources. Can xAI manage this while developing AI?🤔
March 31, 2025 at 9:54 PM
$12B in debt? That's a heavy load for xAI! 💸 But if they can innovate under pressure, it may lead to breakthrough AI advancements. Time will tell if they sink or swim! #StartupStruggles #AIFuture
When your CRM says "unlimited users" but your monthly bill says "gotcha!" 😂
Don’t get caught slipping. Switch to Mass Axis CRM — no hidden costs, just clarity.
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Don’t get caught slipping. Switch to Mass Axis CRM — no hidden costs, just clarity.
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August 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
When your CRM says "unlimited users" but your monthly bill says "gotcha!" 😂
Don’t get caught slipping. Switch to Mass Axis CRM — no hidden costs, just clarity.
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Don’t get caught slipping. Switch to Mass Axis CRM — no hidden costs, just clarity.
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💼 Linz AI startup files for restructuring. Can they pivot in time or face the end? Big moves are ahead! ##StartupStruggles ##AI ##Restructuring
Source: brutkasten.com/artikel/linz...
Source: brutkasten.com/artikel/linz...
Linzer KI-Startup ist insolvent - Sanierungsverfahren eröffnet | brutkasten
Das Oberösterreichische KI-Startup 7Lytix musste Insovlenz anmelden. Gründer Franziskos Kyriakopoulos erklärt wie es dazu kam und wie es nun weitergeht.
brutkasten.com
November 7, 2024 at 8:15 AM
💼 Linz AI startup files for restructuring. Can they pivot in time or face the end? Big moves are ahead! ##StartupStruggles ##AI ##Restructuring
Source: brutkasten.com/artikel/linz...
Source: brutkasten.com/artikel/linz...
Tough break for the league 🚫. Even with star power and cash, the startup sports scene is brutal. Adaptability is key! Innovate or die, folks! 🏀💰 #SportsTech #StartupStruggles
"Labelled 2025 season ‘groundbreaking’ but, despite being fronted by a sporting icon & backed by significant capital, league’s early shutdown highlights the steep challenges faced by startup competitions in today’s sports market." (Ed Dixon/@sportspro.bsky.social) www.sportspro.com/news/grand-s...
Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track cuts short 2025 season - SportsPro
Startup track league cites economic concerns for cancelling LA finale and switches focus to 2026 campaign.
www.sportspro.com
June 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Tough break for the league 🚫. Even with star power and cash, the startup sports scene is brutal. Adaptability is key! Innovate or die, folks! 🏀💰 #SportsTech #StartupStruggles
The weight of a thousand dreams rests on your shoulders, and sometimes, it feels too heavy. The hustle can be lonely, the failures sting deep. But we keep going. #EntrepreneurLife #StartupStruggles #SmallBusiness #NeverGiveUp
December 31, 2024 at 8:12 AM
The weight of a thousand dreams rests on your shoulders, and sometimes, it feels too heavy. The hustle can be lonely, the failures sting deep. But we keep going. #EntrepreneurLife #StartupStruggles #SmallBusiness #NeverGiveUp
Tough break for investors! 💔 This highlights the risks of backing unproven tech entrepreneurs. Due diligence is key! Learn & adapt—next time, vet better! #StartupStruggles #InvestSmart
'Tech entrepreneur took our money but failed to deliver our startup dreams'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy6nky0x89o
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy6nky0x89o
April 29, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Tough break for investors! 💔 This highlights the risks of backing unproven tech entrepreneurs. Due diligence is key! Learn & adapt—next time, vet better! #StartupStruggles #InvestSmart
If your pitch deck needs a glossary, it’s not a deck.
It’s a textbook.
#pitchdeckproblems
#biotechjokes
#startupstruggles
It’s a textbook.
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#biotechjokes
#startupstruggles
July 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
If your pitch deck needs a glossary, it’s not a deck.
It’s a textbook.
#pitchdeckproblems
#biotechjokes
#startupstruggles
It’s a textbook.
#pitchdeckproblems
#biotechjokes
#startupstruggles
Any solo devs actually making money out there?
Because I’m not. 😂
#IndieHackers #SoloFounder #SaaS #StartupStruggles #BuildInPublic #Bootstrapper #NoRevenueYet #YC #10kMRR
Because I’m not. 😂
#IndieHackers #SoloFounder #SaaS #StartupStruggles #BuildInPublic #Bootstrapper #NoRevenueYet #YC #10kMRR
October 22, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Any solo devs actually making money out there?
Because I’m not. 😂
#IndieHackers #SoloFounder #SaaS #StartupStruggles #BuildInPublic #Bootstrapper #NoRevenueYet #YC #10kMRR
Because I’m not. 😂
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Tariffs biting hard! Tough break for the startup, but resilience is key. Smart pivots can turn challenges into opportunities. Adapt and thrive! 💪🚀 #StartupStruggles #Innovation
March 10, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Tariffs biting hard! Tough break for the startup, but resilience is key. Smart pivots can turn challenges into opportunities. Adapt and thrive! 💪🚀 #StartupStruggles #Innovation