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This is awesome! I been wanting to see something like this for the last few years, and was even thinking about starting it in the future if I had the resources.

This is awesome! I been wanting to see something like this for the last few years, and was even thinking about starting it in the future if I had the resources. I would have definitely applied last year, but I'm a bit too far along now so I don't know if it makes sense. I've also realized that I prefer being independent and having 100% control, and I don't really feel too much need for accountability or community. I think I probably have enough between Stripe Atlas, Indie Hackers, Nomad List, Hacker News, Reddit, and local meetups and events. I haven't had a great experience with YC Startup School, to be honest. I quit when I found out that I had to be aiming for a billion dollar company in order to qualify for the $10k. The phone calls were really long and I had to get up early. I would stay on the call for over an hour every week while people talked about their startups. It wasn't very interesting and I didn't get much out of it (no offense to the people in my group.) I think it would be better if I was part of more conversations, but I was just on mute most of the time. I also watched a few talks, and they were fine, but I don't think I learned anything that I was able to put into practice.

nikkwong 8y ago
Awesome, would love to see your product! Which subreddits are you involved in? I like the idea of those resources being a sense of community for you—but for me they feel like kind of the opposite—mostly akin to anonymously shouting into a hole hoping someone will listen. I kind of like the idea of something like TinySeed because of the lack of anonymity with the potential to forge real relationships. Would love to hear your thoughts.
mromanuk 8y ago
I was in YC Startup School too, and I agree with what you described about the calls, videos and the improbability of aiming for a billion dollar company.
stevemart 8y ago
Not sure what "a bit too far along" is, but TinySeed's intent seems to be to help those on the lower rungs of profitability (even no profitability) to grow revenues more quickly. I see their mentorship as invaluable to anyone who hasn't reached a point in their revenue trajectory that they're earning a full-time income, with enough extra to invest in the growth they want/need.

nikkwong 8y ago

Awesome, would love to see your product! Which subreddits are you involved in? I like the idea of those resources being a sense of community for you—but for me they feel like kind of the opposite—mostly akin to anonymously shouting into a hole hoping someone will listen. I kind of like the idea of something like TinySeed because of the lack of anonymity with the potential to forge real relationships. Would love to hear your thoughts.

mromanuk 8y ago

I was in YC Startup School too, and I agree with what you described about the calls, videos and the improbability of aiming for a billion dollar company.

stevemart 8y ago

Not sure what "a bit too far along" is, but TinySeed's intent seems to be to help those on the lower rungs of profitability (even no profitability) to grow revenues more quickly. I see their mentorship as invaluable to anyone who hasn't reached a point in their revenue trajectory that they're earning a full-time income, with enough extra to invest in the growth they want/need.