Build in Public? What are your thoughts

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Hey everyone, I have seen a few people lately talk about building in public. What are your thoughts on it? What should and shouldn't be shared?

Hjalte Niehorster · Accepted Answer

Most of them, have a delay between what they post and how far they actually are. Everybody is scared of stealing your idea…. I still have to come across one, story, of an actual stolen idea based on built in public.

Secondly…. It is time consuming. You have to write, blog and vlog….

Mohammed Kheezar Hayat · Answer

The 'idea' as such is usually just a window into an entire thought process and temperament. For someone to be able to steal the idea, they would have to copy all of that as well, and then on top have the motivation to implement it to the exclusion of whatever else they would have been doing.

People are mostly too busy with their own stuff to copy your idea. They however aren't too busy to give you their feedback. So build in public.

Tyrone Robb · Answer

@hhn ah, I have only seen a few tweets or LinkedIn posts about it. Do you do this? Who have you seen do it well?

Tyrone Robb · Answer

thanks, @zaryat it seems so illogical, but it kind of seems to work. Do you BIP? How has it been going?

Jose Garrido · Answer

I’m planning on building an MVP soon for a new prosuct totally in public on X. How donyou suggest I go about ot? Livestream or just post updates with screenshots?

Kellie O Hara · Answer

It's a personal choice and depends on your objective. I wrote a short article about I here which includes a founder who is very effectively building in public. Hope it lends some insight https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/w...

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Accept the power of building in public
This is the best approach to foster openness, trust, and a devoted user base.

NJ Robb · Answer

@hhn Thats what would scare me and it has but i have come to realise, no one can take your vision and execute it the way that resonates with your community.....unless they really can do it better and at that point...hats off to you, you made the world a better place with the tool.

NJ Robb · Answer

@sawyer_wyatt hahahaha - yes, i guess this is the new normal. No more secrets, your community is your new moat.

NJ Robb · Answer

@alex_couture 😂😂😂 - Your bio!!!!! Brilliant! Never would have noticed if you didn't say it.

Alex Couture · Answer

Always on the back of my mind. Not in my nature to be so open to the world but the benefits seem to be so worth it.

Ruben Boonzaaijer · Answer

I think it's a great way to get feedback, and also fun for you to look back on. It's also a good way to build an audience, because it's relatable to a lot of people

Tyrone Robb · Answer

@sawyer_wyatt how far does it scale? Is it still an early stage experiment or are the examples of long term applications?

Tyrone Robb · Answer

@alex_couture maybe it would help you build a more open community for Team Day?

Tyrone Robb · Answer

@josej30 i have no idea. I have seen a few people with screenshots. Butt video may be better.

Build in Public? What are your thoughts

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