Build relationships, relationships and relationships .. with your customers. Definition of "customers" vary from phase to phase of the startup. If you want to create awareness through media, get to know all the people (customer) who write about social dating. Later if you intend to seek funding, map that space and get to know investors ... so on and so forth. It is always best to build relationships with people when you dont seek something ...
Ask HN: Launching a startup. To-do list?
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Re: Ask HN: Launching a startup. To-do list?
#121) start a landing page using Unbounce.com and reach out to some 1st degree connections to be testers
2) start gathering some data to validate your idea--talk to the people around you and ask them questions that revolves around this topic.
3) If it's a Web app, maybe start working on the mobile UI
4) Research competitors (I would check out Okcupid), partners, financial prospects, etc. Learn the industry and do you homework!
Hope this helps! Let me know how it goes!
Re: Ask HN: Launching a startup. To-do list?
#13You should almost certainly start trying to generate buzz. I put together a list of media contacts at loudstartup.com, though it's primarily for tech-related startups. Might be of help.
Good idea. Im in the same position. Thanks