I've been in nreduce for a couple months now and I think it's a great program. The startups are very mixed in terms of goals--some are working on side projects, others are building real businesses with real customers, revenue, and all that. The community has been extremely helpful, and it's a good way to connect with people facing similar problems.
This is a bit of a glowing review, but as far as my goals of accountability and connections, it's been hugely helpful for me. And honestly, not having to give up equity or take investment is a pretty great deal.
I agree. There is a mixture of teams in various stages. It is very good to learn from teams that are ahead of you in terms of learning. I've been attending the physical meetups in san francisco. Eventhough, the turnout has reduced steadily over a period of time, I think that is the best part of nreduce.
There is definitely a lot of great things about the local meetups and yes you are right, unless there is great content it is hard to get people to invest 3-4 hours a week for a local meeting. That is why we are focusing on the online experience and continually working to make it better / more engaging.
Would love to learn more about what you like about the local events.
We've found that over the weeks the startups have got more comfortable using the nReduce platform to give more constructive feedback, and are not afraid to shy away from being direct.
Also some of the teams involved have actually changed their plans when the rest of their 'support network' have firmly suggested alternative approaches.
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I've been in nreduce for a couple months now and I think it's a great program. The startups are very mixed in terms of goals--some are working on side projects, others are building real businesses with real customers, revenue, and all that. The community has been extremely helpful, and it's a good way to connect with people facing similar problems.
This is a bit of a glowing review, but as far as my goals of accountability and connections, it's been hugely helpful for me. And honestly, not having to give up equity or take investment is a pretty great deal.
I agree. There is a mixture of teams in various stages. It is very good to learn from teams that are ahead of you in terms of learning. I've been attending the physical meetups in san francisco. Eventhough, the turnout has reduced steadily over a period of time, I think that is the best part of nreduce.
Hi,
There is definitely a lot of great things about the local meetups and yes you are right, unless there is great content it is hard to get people to invest 3-4 hours a week for a local meeting. That is why we are focusing on the online experience and continually working to make it better / more engaging.
Would love to learn more about what you like about the local events.
Best, -Joe
Sorry for being a HN police, but we don't put our "signatures" here in HN.
We've found that over the weeks the startups have got more comfortable using the nReduce platform to give more constructive feedback, and are not afraid to shy away from being direct. Also some of the teams involved have actually changed their plans when the rest of their 'support network' have firmly suggested alternative approaches.
Glad that is working out for you! Let me know if you have other feedback!
Hey Dave,
Great to hear that, as always let me know how to make your experience better!
-Joe