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After helping 15+ SaaS startups get their first customers here's what actually works (and what doesn't)
r/Entrepreneur
5/31/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notion | https://www.notion.so | Project Management | Mentioned as an example of over-engineered MVP |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Struggling to get first customers
- Difficulty with customer acquisition
- Over-engineering MVP
- Underpricing product
Problems to Solve:
- Finding initial customers
- Validating product-market fit
- Effective pricing strategy
- Efficient customer acquisition
Potential Solutions:
- Leveraging personal networks
- Targeted cold outreach
- Focused MVP development
- Community engagement
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Starting with personal network
- Targeted cold email outreach
- Focused MVP development
- Community engagement
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Network-based customer acquisition
- Targeted cold email campaigns
- Community participation
Monetization & Product:
- Right pricing from day one
- Focus on solving one problem well
User Engagement:
- Community participation
- Helpful engagement before pitching