William Vaughan’s Post

Patents, for the most part, are massive distractions and a waste of funds for a startup. Statistically, you're not the exception. Spend your time finding product market fit asap and improving the product/ service you're creating. You know what matters most? Generating increasing amounts of revenue, as fast as possible.

There’s been an observable paradigm shift since the mass adoption of LLMs. Startup ecosystem is getting more and more decentralised and easier to break into. We are seeing the rise of Indiehackers, who are shipping products for a niche market within 3 months of launching, thanks to LLMs and No-code tools. Still don’t know whether this will have a lasting effect on the ecosystem but the rise of Indiehackers is evident from communities on reddit and other platforms. Individual creativity is getting more important than ever now in the age of LLMs, if everyone can write a Hello World the only differentiator is creativity in the form of Design thinking, Problem solving mindset etc. #startup #creativity #LLM #Indiehackers

"Fake it 'til you make it" - or "Fake it 'til you break it"? 🎭💸 Have you ever pitched your startup as "Uber for pet rocks" or "blockchain-enabled toasters"? You're not alone! Dive into my latest article where we explore: * The art of turning "We have no idea" into "We're disrupting the industry!". * How to confidently present your MVP (Minimally Viable Powerpoint). * The fine line between visionary and hallucinating. Read now before your funding runs out! 💨💰 #StartupShenanigans #FakeItTillYouBreakIt #EntrepreneurialDelusions

Startup lesson I learnt the hard way: As a tech founder, you need to resist the urge to code your product. Instead: 1. Use NoCode tools 2. Buildd your MVP fast 3. Get feedback from users Code the product only when you know what your users really want. #startup

💻 Programming in Different Worlds 💻 Enterprise Company: Like a highly regimented Roman legion – every process is in order, every shield (aka ticket) aligned, and there's a strict chain of command. 🛡️ Startups: More like a Viking raid – agile, unpredictable, and everyone wears multiple hats (and sometimes wields multiple axes)! It’s chaotic, but there’s freedom in the chaos. ⚔️ Government: Meanwhile, in the cave... "We've always done it this way," they say, while hauling square wheels uphill. Efficiency? Innovation? "No thanks, we're too busy." 🪨 #SystemDesign #TechLife #StartupsVsEnterprises #WorkCulture

Ever find yourself wondering how to come up with that killer startup idea? 🤔🚀 Check out my latest video where I spill the beans on why keeping an "ideas notebook" could be your secret weapon. ⚔️ https://lnkd.in/g_-xefMA --- Remember my content this week is all going to be around the theme of "How to find ideas to bootstrap a startup". 🚀 If you know someone that needs to hear this feel free to repost or tag them in the comments. #bootstrapping #ideas #productdevelopment

🚀 Ready to turbocharge your startup journey? Discover the power of no-code and low-code development!  From idea to execution, these tools can skyrocket your progress. Learn how to accelerate your startup journey today: https://lnkd.in/eKTt8fRx  #NoCode #LowCode #StartupAcceleration #TechTools

Imagine racing against time with only the tick of the clock as your soundtrack. That's the reality we faced at Code Wyse, meeting our tightest deadline yet for a global tech startup. How did we do it? By blending speed with uncompromising quality. Our secret? Unlimited revisions and tailored strategies that ensure professional-grade results. 📈 Curious how you can achieve the same? Let’s talk about creating a robust, investor-attractive online presence. #TechInnovation #CustomDevelopment #DeadlineDriven

What is 'Founder Mode' and is it an original concept, or does it have its roots and other evidence from past entrepreneurship research? We've been having some fun with TurboInnovate's new Conversations feature. Given all the recent buzz in the VC world around 'Founder Mode' and because its Friday, here's what we did. Don't hate us Paul #yc #ycombinator :-) Generated using RAG-AI based technology that is focused specifically on innovation data indexed on our servers, layered and cross-referenced against real-time web search, to maximize specificity, recency, and relevance, and to prevent hallucinations. Comment (with your question) below if you want me to share insights about anything that you're researching or are just curious about! #startups #venturecapital #foundermode

Brilliant article by Sequoia on the PMF journey. We are inured to assuming every problem a startup solves is "Hair on Fire" but there are other types of problem statements as well. Great framework to use. #startupsuccess