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Indie HackersStories by people of color on how they joined tech
Joining the tech industry as an underrepresented minority can be tough. The difficulty is magnified if you have an untraditional background. I created this site so people know they are not alone.
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Analyze your own launch →Indie HackersFits the IH revenue-focused audience · Strong signals: created · Missing: supports, reddit linkedin, podcasting53%53% predicted probability of success on Indie Hackers, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
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Hacker NewsMay not resonate with HN audience · Strong signals: io · Missing: https docs, excited, just released45%45% predicted probability of success on Hacker News, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
TrustMRRLess likely to generate early MRR · Missing: mobile apps, ios, personal36%36% predicted probability of success on TrustMRR, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
AppSumoMay struggle as an AppSumo deal · Missing: plus, platform, intuitive23%23% predicted probability of success on AppSumo, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Product HuntUnlikely to reach the leaderboard · Missing: mac, agents, macos18%18% predicted probability of success on Product Hunt, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Acquire.comPre-revenue stage for this audience · Missing: arr, mrr, revenue13%13% predicted probability of success on Acquire.com, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
BetaListMay not resonate with beta-testers · Missing: web3, chat, crypto6%6% predicted probability of success on BetaList, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
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