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Finance/ops partner + small investor looking to join early-stage project
r/Entrepreneur
7/21/2025
Content Summary
The author, a finance controller from a large company, is seeking to join an early-stage project as a finance/ops partner and small investor. They offer financial expertise in areas like budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. The author is exploring various channels, including Reddit, to find suitable projects.
Opinion Analysis
The mainstream opinion is that the author is seeking a unique way to find early-stage projects by leveraging Reddit. There is a conflicting opinion from u/edkang99 who suggests monitoring communities as a better method. The discussion highlights the importance of community engagement and alternative channels for sourcing potential deals.
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| None mentioned | None mentioned | None mentioned | None mentioned |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Need for financial expertise in early-stage projects
- Lack of visibility on early-stage or under-the-radar projects
Problems to Solve:
- Making financial aspects of business clearer
- Budget, forecast, margin control, cash-flow management, cost control
Potential Solutions:
- Seeking finance/ops partner
- Small investment from the author
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Exploring various channels including Reddit for early-stage project visibility
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Monitoring communities for potential matches
Monetization & Product:
- None mentioned
User Engagement:
- Engaging with community members for potential partnerships