r/TheFounders is a subreddit with 35k members. The most common kinds of discussions are self-promotion and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses founder, startup, co founder, founders, and ai.
Welcome to r/TheFounders! This is a vibrant community for founders, entrepreneurs, and startup enthusiasts to connect, share experiences, and seek advice.
Popular Themes in r/TheFounders
#1
Self-Promotion
: "I built a directory for indie founders and it's finally starting to get some traction"
4 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Anyone worked with a paid agency for growing early user base?"
3 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Building AppLensy: a small software catalogue with official sources and comparison dates"
2 posts
#4
Opportunities
: "The Formula Is Ready. The Vision Is Clear. Now I’m Looking for the Right Partner."
2 posts
#5
Ideas
: "I’m building a startup where startups compete instead of just launching into the void"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/TheFounders
#1
Founder
: "Founder webinar on when to pivot, keep pushing, pursue an acquisition, or shut down"
18 posts
#2
Startup
14 posts
#3
Co Founder
10 posts
#4
Founders
9 posts
#5
Ai
7 posts
#6
Cofounder
6 posts
#7
Build
: "To everyone Building something nobody's watching"
5 posts
#8
Business
: "5 years ago we launched our first app. Our goal was $500/month. Now it's used by ~250,000 Businesses."
4 posts
#9
Technical Co Founder
3 posts
#10
Technical Cofounder
3 posts
Flair Used in r/TheFounders
#1
Show:-_Show:
: "Drop what you’re building in the comments"
14 posts
#2
Story :-_Story:
: "5 years ago we launched our first app. Our goal was $500/month. Now it's used by ~250,000 businesses."
4 posts
#3
Advice:-_Advice:
: "Founder webinar on when to pivot, keep pushing, pursue an acquisition, or shut down"
4 posts
#4
Ask :-_Ask:
: "if you could make one AI own one boring growth task every week, what would you hand off?"
3 posts
#5
Growth Hacker:-_Growth_Hacker:
: "The Formula Is Ready. The Vision Is Clear. Now I’m Looking for the Right Partner."
2 posts
#6
Self Care:-Self_Care:
: "To everyone building something nobody's watching"
1 post
#7
Problem:-_Problem:
: "How AI Is Changing Startup Lawyers, Legal Advice, and the Founder-Lawyer Relationship"
1 post
#8
Lessons Learned :-_Learn:
: "I built a ride-hailing startup for 4–6 months. We never launched it. And honestly, I’m glad I went through it."
1 post
#9
Marketing :-_Marketing:
: "Anyone worked with a paid agency for growing early user base?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/TheFounders
Yearly
+22k members(164.8%)
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Last updated: September 17, 2026