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18+ yoe, software architect, seeking advice on side hustle

I have full stack development experience and I still code. I work with a product company on healthcare domain.

I want to build something solo as a side hustle. And with the tech knowledge I have acquired, I am 100% confident I can build it. I’ve already gathered some mobile app/platform ideas and have been working on a few of them. Doing some research as well.

The thing I lack is a strategy and direction to reach prospective users. I have no idea about how startups operate. I have never been into freelancing either. I know nothing about regulations and law. I have only a limited knowledge about investment.

My short term plan is to finish building some MVP features of the apps and publish them to Playstore/AppStore. (I’m sorry, I do not wish to reveal the ideas now)

How to reach users 0-1, 1-10 and 10-100? How should I plan financially?

Isn’t it possible to go solo? I have someone in the US who has agreed to help me in coding. But he has only 2 years of experience. One advantage is he can give me US insights. I don’t want to induct more members as no one is ready for commitment. Or people just back out even after committing to it.

Btw, I am not active on social media. My network in the internet world with people isn’t great.

I’m seeking advice from you guys on areas that I need to consider to make my app/platform grow. All this, is going to be side hustle.

16mo ago

VigilantToad

Student16mo

Different perspective- This thing —> I want to build something by my own has taken away peace for many.

If you are someone who is good in tech then do that . Rather then doing everything by urself , find someone who can do the other stuff.

There are so many steps to put something in market. Approvals , compliances etc etc .

You are good at tech and believe me , it is the skill which many good founders are searching for..

You need to find them. A cautious effort needs to be made.

To me tech is the best space to be in , far from chaos. You will earn good .

doesn’t matter if product works or not , just change the company and there will always be plenty of work available if someone is good in tech.

99bytes

Stealth16mo

The reason I want to build my own is I believe that’s the only thing I am good at. I hardly like managing people, rather I get a sense of fulfillment when I build with my own hands. Anyway, thanks for your perspectives. I appreciate it.

Indusplateau

Stealth16mo

Indie hacker is your site.

Just copy all American software and sell them a bit cheaper.

We Indians are way better in software.

99bytes

Stealth16mo

Thank you for this information.

Indusplateau

Stealth16mo

Micro SAAS is another term you should keep an eye on.

Many Mac users need to lot of things for productivity so many people build microsaas

BingoMadAngles

Stealth16mo

I am 20, have worked with a few startups in Marketing, we can talk,.if you want, even I am looking for a tech guy

donna

Stealth16mo

Yeah, I’m IN as well, let’s have a chat and figure something together.

@kek on Telegram.

underpaidasf

Freelancer16mo

Follow this guy named levelsio on Twitter. He is a solopreneur and makes millions in profit per year.

With that experience, you should be able to build a killer product, marketing you can learn from these guys. You will be super motivated or super depressed seeing him and similar people.

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Stealth16mo

Wow, thank you for this reference. 🙏

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