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Don’t build in public — it’s killing your startup (and no one wants to admit it)
r/SaaS
6/3/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| [No specific SaaS tools mentioned] | [No specific SaaS tools mentioned] | [No specific SaaS tools mentioned] | [No specific SaaS tools mentioned] |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Getting addicted to social validation instead of focusing on building product
- Wasting time on content creation instead of core business activities
- Entering founder echo chambers that don't represent real customers
- Exposing sensitive business information to competitors
- Confusing social engagement with actual business traction
Problems to Solve:
- Balancing transparency with protecting intellectual property
- Avoiding distraction from social media engagement
- Finding the right audience for marketing efforts
Potential Solutions:
- Building in private and marketing results rather than process
- Focusing on core product development
- Engaging with actual target customers
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Building in private to maintain focus
- Validating ideas with target customers
- Protecting intellectual property
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Sharing results rather than process
- Engaging with target audience in their own communities
Monetization & Product:
- Building for actual user needs rather than social validation
- Avoiding premature scaling
User Engagement:
- Building genuine relationships with target customers
- Avoiding founder echo chambers