What does Build in Public mean?
The practice of sharing your entire startup journey publicly - metrics, failures, wins, and lessons - typically on social media platforms like X/Twitter.
Indie context: The transparent approach to building. Sharing your revenue numbers, user count, and even mistakes in public builds trust, accountability, and an audience before you even launch.
Build in Public
The practice of sharing your entire startup journey publicly - metrics, failures, wins, and lessons - typically on social media platforms like X/Twitter.
💡 The transparent approach to building. Sharing your revenue numbers, user count, and even mistakes in public builds trust, accountability, and an audience before you even launch.
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