r/Entrepreneur

r/Entrepreneur · 2.1M members
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2.1M entrepreneurs, but they'll spot a sales pitch instantly. Lead with value.

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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 RuleValue-first — your post must teach or share insights, not just promote
Link PostsAllowed
Requires FlairNo
Min Karma10
Min Account Age7 days
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Community Rules

  1. No low-effort self-promotion

    Posts that are just product pitches get removed. Provide value first.

  2. Search before posting

    Common questions (LLC, how to start, etc.) have been answered thousands of times.

  3. No solicitation

    Don't DM people unsolicited or ask for money/investment.

  4. Be civil

    Disagreement is fine, personal attacks are not.

  5. No surveys or research requests

    Don't use the community as a free research panel.

Posting Guidelines

Post TypesText, Link, Image
Flair RequiredNo
NotesLong-form text posts with real insights perform best. Share revenue numbers, lessons learned, and specific strategies.

Subreddit Details

ActivityVery Active
ModerationModerate
Last VerifiedFeb 20, 2026

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