Open Startups (postmake.io/open)
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startup metrics directory
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Open Startups (postmake.io/open)
Open startups with their revenue, metrics, and stories
postmake.ioHow HN took it
8 positive, 17 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 2 critical, out of 27 comments about the project. Thread score +0.25.
Idea: 4 for, 1 againstDesign: 4 for, 0 againstExecution: 0 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
Each row is a top-level comment and its replies, in HN's order. Select a cell to open that comment on HN.
positive neutral or mixed critical about another commenter or something else the maker
What HN said
What people liked
Clean, well designed site
From 3 comments
If good design makes one want to lick a site, this is very lickable.
jchallis on HNI have little interest in the content, but kudus to the creator for a very well designed site.
avip on HNLove this site! Did you use a front end framework/template to design it? It’s so slick.
PacifyFish on HN
Transparency about startup numbers is valuable
From 2 comments
This is great. I love transparency. Every company on this list just gained a little bit most trust in my book. Thanks for putting this together!
tripnine on HNLooks interesting! I see Buffer in the list with 100+ Companies with Remote Open Positions and I guess that important to see real information about a company that you'd like to…
lexda15 on HN
Objections
Some listed revenue figures are outdated or inconsistent
From 2 comments
Candy Japan at the bottom shows $1.1k/mo, but the first link shows $8,200 revenue/month.
dydx on HNI'm like 99% sure that Carrd makes more than $4k/mo [0]. Those numbers in that tweet would put him at around $12k/mo. I could be wrong though. [0]:…
ezekg on HN
Requests
Add Gumroad to the list
From 1 comment
Add Gumroad? It started out as a Show HN weekend project and I release the numbers every month: https://mobile.twitter.com/shl/status/1083805607201669120 ``` Gumroad in December:…
sahillavingia on HN
Add headcount and cost structure history
From 2 comments
Additional interesting info that would be interesting: 1. Headcount history -- When they added roles -- What the roles were 2. Cost structure history edit: clarify
projectramo on HNDo you have number of employees for any of those startups? That's also fascinating, especially for the really small shops.
giancarlostoro on HN
Filter by cost
From 1 comment
Feature request: Filter by Cost
vladsanchez on HN
Questions
How was the UI built?
From 2 comments
Could you please share how you approached the UI creation as it's beautiful
tomerbd on HNLove this site! Did you use a front end framework/template to design it? It’s so slick.
PacifyFish on HN
Is there burn rate data?
From 1 comment
Is there burn rate for any of them?
cromantin on HN
Alternatives named
Indie Hackers product and revenue listings
From 2 comments
Indiehackers.com does this.
FahadUddin92 on HN>Indiehackers.com does this. ya. https://www.indiehackers.com/products
wuliwong on HN
saas1000.com
From 1 comment
Similar to this, I was looking for some inspiration about a landing page, I've found the top 1000 SaaS (https://saas1000.com/) with some data about them: Location, employees, 6…
Scullwm on HN
Standuply open startup blog post
From 1 comment
I made a similar open startup list with stories, links and other insights a while ago. I think you will find more startups to pick from that post:…
alexxtomsk on HN