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Reminder for startups: just ship it already

r/SideProject
5/24/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Figmahttps://www.figma.com/Design CollaborationReal-time collaboration, prototyping, design systems
Notionhttps://www.notion.so/Productivity & CollaborationAll-in-one workspace, databases, kanban boards
ekopilothttps://ekopilot.app/Landing PageVideo prototype, marketing copy, FAQs

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Startups dying due to over-planning and perfectionism
  • Difficulty balancing shipping vs polishing
  • Struggling to identify core feature to ship first

Problems to Solve:

  • Getting user feedback early
  • Building momentum through iterative development
  • Validating product-market fit

Potential Solutions:

  • Launching with minimal viable product
  • Building landing pages to gauge interest
  • Iterating based on user feedback

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Prioritizing shipping over perfection
  • Building landing pages to validate demand
  • Iterating quickly based on user feedback

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Using video prototypes to explain value proposition
  • Building waiting lists to gauge interest
  • Creating FAQs to address common questions

Monetization & Product:

  • Focusing on solving one core problem well
  • Building momentum through iterative releases

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging user feedback through early releases
  • Building community through landing page engagement