wanted to see if a small model could handle accounts payable, which is honestly one of the most boring jobs in finance. so i set up xero with 120 supplier…
So me and a friend have an idea for software for car dealerships and importers. Mostly smaller/medium ones (1-10 employees). We don’t want to spend months building something nobody wants,…
For a startup class I’m working on Nestwise, a white-label module that banks and credit unions would put inside their own app. It uses the customer’s transaction data to build…
anthropic launched a personal finance thing yesterday. connect bank + cards via plaid and ask where your money went, duplicate charges, fees, interest paid last year. read only, cant move…
Title: The Four-Week Rule for Startup Fundraising: Why a Firm Yes is the Only viable Outcome In the high-velocity world of startup fundraising, time is not a neutral resource. It…
Full disclosure up front: I'm a partner with the company behind Lumino, and this is test marketing - I'm here for honest reactions, not downloads. Lumino pulls your bank accounts,…
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Title: First (and Possibly Last) Day Ever to Make Half a Million in a Single Day Three years ago, at a government auction, I acquired a 1/7 stake in an…
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Share Your Startup: October 2021 Edition — Help Boost Visibility Introduction The r/startups community invites you to share what you’re building. Offer a clear snapshot of your startup in the…
Title: How We Survived a Security Breach: Practical Lessons for Tech Startups A recent security incident reminded us how quickly a trusted component can become a vulnerability—and why preparedness matters…
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Title: With a Net Worth Around $8 Million and 10% Cash, How Should I Move Forward? Overview A 44-year-old Michigan-area professional with a spouse and two school-age children shares a…