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Re:Ask HN: How do you start a startup in your 30s when you h... by babelfish on Tuesday November 22, 2022 @02:56PM (#33710535)
> 2. We were very customer focused from day one, even before we incorporated. We signed up several customers (using LOIs) with just a deck, before we wrote any software.

How did you find these customers? Existing network or fanatical prospecting? Did you, your co-founder, or both close the deal?

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Re:Ask HN: How do you start a startup in your 30s when you h... by erex78 on Tuesday November 22, 2022 @04:35PM (#33711853)
We called them and asked if we could come visit in person and learn more about their business. I think you’ll be surprised how open people are to help - especially if you’re curious and let them talk about themselves.
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