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How to Build in Public When You Have Nothing to Show

What to post while building in public before you have users, revenue, or a finished product, with concrete examples that do not need a metrics screenshot.

Rohan GotwalJun 16, 20263 min read
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What I Learned Posting Every Day for 30 Days

Posting every day for 30 days as a solo founder: what actually happened, why most posts flopped, why replies mattered most, and what consistency really buys you.

Rohan GotwalMay 30, 20265 min read
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Build in Public: The Honest Pros and Cons

The honest build in public pros and cons for solo founders, who it actually helps, who should skip it, and how to do it without burning out.

Rohan GotwalMay 6, 20265 min read
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How to Handle Negative Comments as a Founder

How to handle negative comments as a founder: a calm framework for when to ignore, engage or learn, plus how to protect your energy and a comment type response table.

Rohan GotwalApr 19, 20265 min read
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How to Keep Posting When No One Engages Yet

Posting to no engagement is normal early on. How to read the quiet phase, what to measure instead of likes, and how to keep going until it turns.

Rohan GotwalMar 19, 20264 min read
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How to Avoid Social Media Burnout as a Founder

An honest take on social media burnout for founders: batch to cap your time, set boundaries, mute the metrics, and post less but post real.

Rohan GotwalMar 5, 20265 min read