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by b20000 1023 days ago
I am outsourcing non-core stuff like researching the competitive landscape, investors, contacting prospective users >>> how do you outsource this?
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Realized I misspoke here. I'm talking to new users almost every day. Making lists of new users to contact is what I'm outsourcing.
what about the landscape and investors?
Competitive landscape, just need to be aware of what they're doing, but not really focusing on them. There are probably at least 10-30 competitors doing something similar and different stages of venture backed.

Same idea. Probably 5 applicable accelerators, ~100-500 angel investors, ~50-100 seed stage investors. Going through accelerator interviews. Ignoring all investors until after I get more paying users. I haven't gone through raising before, but https://www.lore.vc/ has been a nice resource. Setting up the auction environment for the best fundraising market dynamics.

Agree. This is table-stakes stuff for a solo founder.