Invest. 150K is a sizeable amount to fund a couple of early stage founders and help them succeed, given your track record.
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#14Invest. 150K is a sizeable amount to fund a couple of early stage founders and help them succeed, given your track record.
I think early stage investing is a tough market in which I couldn't effectively compete (for deal flow, etc.).
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#16More context would help with answers. What was your last company?
Cleantech — sorry, I mean ClimateTech — is big at the moment. YC just posted a fairly comprehensive list of what they see as opportunities.
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#1890+% of startups fail. Just because you made it with one doesn't mean you'll make it with another. So many things can go wrong. Even if you do everything right, you're still rolling the dice.
Do your friends and family understand that they have a very high chance of never seeing that money again? If you value your relationship with them, give the money back.
VC investing is not for the faint of heart. You probably convinced them to invest because you've done it once, and were decently successful -- but not successful enough to have a seed round for your next one.
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#19Here are 25 unconventional and creative startup ideas that you may find interesting:
A service that creates personalized, 3D-printed dolls based on customers' physical appearances.
A platform that connects people with similar allergies, sensitivities, or dietary restrictions to share recipes and tips.
A virtual reality escape room company that allows players to solve puzzles and mysteries in immersive, themed environments.
A social media platform that connects people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or other unique challenges to form supportive communities.
A company that offers custom, made-to-order clothing that's produced using sustainable, eco-friendly materials.
A service that helps people plan and book personalized, off-the-beaten-path travel experiences.
A startup that provides a subscription service for monthly deliveries of locally-grown, organic produce.
A company that offers personalized, online language classes taught by native speakers.
A platform that connects small business owners with affordable, professional legal services.
A startup that offers a subscription service for monthly deliveries of artisanal, small-batch food products.
A company that provides a marketplace for buying and selling unique, one-of-a-kind vintage items.
A startup that offers a subscription service for monthly deliveries of handmade, natural beauty products.
A platform that connects people with similar hobbies or interests to form communities and plan group activities.
A company that provides a marketplace for buying and selling unique, handmade home decor items.
A startup that offers a subscription service for monthly deliveries of artisanal, small-batch craft beers.
A company that provides a marketplace for buying and selling unique, rare, and collectible books.
A startup that offers a subscription service for monthly deliveries of artisanal, small-batch spirits.
A company that provides a marketplace for buying and selling unique, handmade jewelry.
A startup that offers a subscription service for monthly deliveries of artisanal, small-batch wines.
A company that provides a marketplace for buying and selling unique, handmade furniture.
A startup that offers a subscription service for monthly deliveries of artisanal, small-batch tea blends.
A company that provides a marketplace for buying and selling unique, handmade art pieces.
A startup that offers a subscription service for monthly deliveries of artisanal, small-batch coffee roasts.
A company that provides a marketplace for buying and selling unique, handmade musical instruments.
A startup that offers a subscription service for monthly deliveries of artisanal, small-batch sauces and condiments.
Credit to ChatGPT
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#2090+% of startups fail. Just because you made it with one doesn't mean you'll make it with another. So many things can go wrong. Even if you do everything right, you're still rolling the dice. Do your friends and family understand that they have a very high chance of never seeing that money again? If you value your relationship with them, give the money back. VC investing is not for the faint of heart. You probably co…
Yea the original post doesn't compute.
Successful history of launching companies
FFF gives 150k without a business plan, PoC, go-to-market strategy?
and OP doesn't have a list of ideas worth pursuing that are better than asking HN?
This is weird. If it's real, then it looks like a disaster waiting to happen