r/Entrepreneur

Limited Promo Must add value, not just promote

2.1M entrepreneurs, but they'll spot a sales pitch instantly. Lead with value.

Moderately moderated Very Active

Write a post that teaches something real, then mention your product in context. Include specific revenue numbers or growth metrics — vague "just launched" posts die instantly in a community this large.

Before you post: Your Reddit account must be at least 7 days old with 10+ karma.

Tips for Founders

Do This

Write long-form posts sharing what you learned building your product
Include specific numbers (revenue, users, growth rates) — vague posts get ignored
Engage in comments for hours after posting to boost visibility
Frame everything as teaching, not promoting
Post during US working hours for maximum engagement

Avoid This

Writing a thinly-veiled product ad disguised as a story
Posting "just launched, check it out" with nothing else
Ignoring comments on your post
Expecting overnight traffic from a single post

Self-Promotion Rules

Self-promotion is tolerated if wrapped in genuine value. Pure product pitches get removed, but sharing your journey with a product mention is accepted.

Ratio Rule Value-first — your post must teach or share insights, not just promote

Link Posts Allowed

Requires Flair No

Min Karma 10

Min Account Age 7 days

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Community Rules

No low-effort self-promotion
Posts that are just product pitches get removed. Provide value first.
Search before posting
Common questions (LLC, how to start, etc.) have been answered thousands of times.
No solicitation
Don't DM people unsolicited or ask for money/investment.
Be civil
Disagreement is fine, personal attacks are not.
No surveys or research requests
Don't use the community as a free research panel.