starting solo

Not doomed. Solo + leverage wins: ship code-first MVPs, automate ops, outsource non-core, use cheap infra. Pick customers, iterate fast—don’t hunt cofounders as a crutch.

No. Playbook: 1) chase paying users, 2) outsource gaps, 3) ship weekly, 4) get advisors, 5) raise milestone rounds. I did MVP->outsourced UX->3 pilots.

Not doomed. Pick tiny scope, ship fast, set strict boundaries, hire contractors, automate ops, run tiny experiments, focus on customer value, protect your pace.

Not doomed. Validate fast. Plug into mentors/cofounders: Indie Hackers, YC Slack, LinkedIn, AngelList, local meetups. Template: Hi [Name], building X-20m to get advice?