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Case Study 5 min read

Dropbox: The Video That Got 75,000 Signups

Drew Houston didn't build the full product first. He created a 3-minute explainer video demonstrating what Dropbox would do. It went viral on Hacker News and validated massive demand before writing production code.

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Case Study 5 min read

Buffer: From Landing Page to 75,000 Users in 9 Months

Joel Gascoigne built a two-page MVP: one explaining Buffer, one showing pricing. No product yet. He drove traffic from Twitter to validate people would actually pay before building anything.

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Case Study 6 min read

Zapier: Bootstrapped to $140M ARR Without VC Money

Wade Foster and team launched with just 3 integrations at a startup weekend. No office, no funding, fully remote. They focused on solving one problem exceptionally well and scaled organically.

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Guide Jan 2, 2026

5 Ways to Validate Your Startup Idea (Without Building Anything)

Before you spend months building, validate demand in days. Learn proven techniques to test if people actually want your solution—from landing pages to customer interviews.

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Guide Dec 28, 2025

10 Common MVP Mistakes That Kill Startups

Most MVPs fail not because of bad ideas, but because of avoidable mistakes. Learn what NOT to do when building your first product, from feature bloat to premature scaling.

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Guide Dec 25, 2025

Choosing the Right Tech Stack for Your MVP in 2026

Flutter vs React Native? Node.js vs Python? Firebase vs PostgreSQL? We break down the pros, cons, and best use cases for modern tech stacks based on real project experience.

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Guide Dec 20, 2025

How to Get Your First 100 Users (Without Spending on Ads)

Paid ads are expensive and often ineffective for early-stage startups. Discover organic, high-ROI strategies to find your first passionate users who will give you honest feedback.

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Guide Dec 15, 2025

The Psychology of SaaS Pricing: What Actually Works

Most founders underprice their products out of fear. Learn proven pricing strategies, psychological tactics, and how to structure plans that maximize revenue and conversions.

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Case Study 5 min read

Dropbox: The Video That Got 75,000 Signups

Drew Houston didn't build the full product first. He created a 3-minute explainer video demonstrating what Dropbox would do. It went viral on Hacker News and validated massive demand before writing production code.

📱
Case Study 5 min read

Buffer: From Landing Page to 75,000 Users in 9 Months

Joel Gascoigne built a two-page MVP: one explaining Buffer, one showing pricing. No product yet. He drove traffic from Twitter to validate people would actually pay before building anything.

⚡
Case Study 6 min read

Zapier: Bootstrapped to $140M ARR Without VC Money

Wade Foster and team launched with just 3 integrations at a startup weekend. No office, no funding, fully remote. They focused on solving one problem exceptionally well and scaled organically.

âś…
Guide Jan 2, 2026

5 Ways to Validate Your Startup Idea (Without Building Anything)

Before you spend months building, validate demand in days. Learn proven techniques to test if people actually want your solution—from landing pages to customer interviews.

⚠️
Guide Dec 28, 2025

10 Common MVP Mistakes That Kill Startups

Most MVPs fail not because of bad ideas, but because of avoidable mistakes. Learn what NOT to do when building your first product, from feature bloat to premature scaling.

đź’»
Guide Dec 25, 2025

Choosing the Right Tech Stack for Your MVP in 2026

Flutter vs React Native? Node.js vs Python? Firebase vs PostgreSQL? We break down the pros, cons, and best use cases for modern tech stacks based on real project experience.

👥
Guide Dec 20, 2025

How to Get Your First 100 Users (Without Spending on Ads)

Paid ads are expensive and often ineffective for early-stage startups. Discover organic, high-ROI strategies to find your first passionate users who will give you honest feedback.

đź’°
Guide Dec 15, 2025

The Psychology of SaaS Pricing: What Actually Works

Most founders underprice their products out of fear. Learn proven pricing strategies, psychological tactics, and how to structure plans that maximize revenue and conversions.

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