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Data AnalysisJan 3, 20268 min

The Fast Founder Profile: What 29 Founders Who Hit $10K in 6 Months Have in Common

Only 12% of founders reach $10K MRR in under 6 months. Our analysis reveals a surprising pattern: they're mostly solo founders using Twitter. Here's what separates them. We dug into the data to understand what makes these fast movers different. The results challenge conventional wisdom about teams being faster — turns out, when it comes to early traction, going solo with a strong Twitter presence might be your best bet.

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Data AnalysisJan 1, 20268 min

Best Marketing Channel by Industry: What Founders Actually Used

SEO dominates marketing and eCommerce, while AI founders prefer Twitter. Our industry-by-industry breakdown shows which channels work best for your startup.

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Data AnalysisDec 30, 20255 min

The AI/ML Founder Advantage: Why AI Startups Hit $10K MRR 3.5x Faster

AI/ML startups reach $10K MRR in just 6 months — 3.5x faster than average. Here's why and what other founders can learn from this data.

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ResourcesDec 27, 20256 min

Indie Hackers Alternative: A Data-Driven Approach to Founder Stories

Looking for Indie Hackers alternatives? Discover how Startup Founder Stories offers a different approach with structured data, time-to-milestone filters, and free tools for indie hackers and solopreneurs.

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GuideDec 23, 20257 min

The Side Project Advantage: Why Part-Time Founders Often Succeed

Counterintuitive patterns about side projects vs full-time startups. Here's why 'don't quit your day job' might be smart startup advice.

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Data AnalysisDec 19, 20258 min

The No-Code Founder: How Non-Technical Builders Reach Revenue Nearly as Fast

A surprising truth: technical founders are only 5.5% faster than non-technical. Here's how 22% of successful founders built without writing code.

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Data AnalysisDec 16, 20255 min

Solo Founders vs Teams: What the Data Shows

A comparison of solo founders and co-founder teams. Teams are 9% faster on average, but the split is nearly 50/50. Here's what the data really shows.

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Data AnalysisDec 13, 20255 min

How Long Does It Really Take to Reach $10K MRR?

Real data on founder revenue timelines. The average is 21 months, teams move 9% faster than solo founders, and Twitter is the fastest channel at just 11 months.

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