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Never work for free in exchange of equity

r/SaaS
6/16/2025

SAAS TOOLS

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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Developers being taken advantage of by founders with unvalidated ideas
  • False promises and worthless equity
  • Risk of working for free with no guaranteed return

Problems to Solve:

  • Ensuring fair compensation for developer work
  • Validating startup ideas before committing resources
  • Protecting developers from shady founder practices

Potential Solutions:

  • Requiring upfront payment or cash + equity
  • Validating ideas with real customers before development
  • Establishing clear payment terms and expectations

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Validating ideas with real customers before development
  • Offering cash + equity compensation packages
  • Building trust through transparent communication

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • [No specific marketing methods mentioned]

Monetization & Product:

  • Importance of validating product-market fit before development
  • Need for clear pricing and compensation structures

User Engagement:

  • Building trust through transparent communication
  • Establishing clear expectations and boundaries