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As someone who started with the same idea and eventually pivoted, I'd highly suggest focusing on one vertical. Concentrate on solving this problem for a narrow
by dopeboy 12y ago
As someone who started with the same idea and eventually pivoted, I'd highly suggest focusing on one vertical. Concentrate on solving this problem for a narrow group (say, outdoorsy people) and move on to other equipment categories. It will also simplify the marketing and custom acquisition on your end.
It's a really interesting problem to solve and I'm still bummed to this day I spent a year on it with nothing to show. I hope you solve the puzzle. Good luck.
- realdlee 12y agois your site still up? would be curious to take a look if it is.
- dopeboy 12y agoI've taken it down but I'm happy to share more over email. Hit me at arithmetic@gmail.com if you're interested.
- bbody 12y agoNot to steal dopeboy's thunder, but here (http://dopeboy.github.io/Lessons/ http://dopeboy.github.io/Lessons/) is a post-mortem about his startup. It might provide some good tips on things to avoid :)
- namenotrequired 12y agoThanks for chiming in! Your earlier part about your experience is popular among my colleagues. Out of curiosity, since you say you pivoted, I'd love to see what you're working on now. Is it public?
- dopeboy 12y agoYou're welcome! That's really rewarding to hear. Well the pivot was to a specific product category - audio & video. That didn't work out either. Right now, I'm in the process of trying to find a co-founder to pursue an idea with.