Path
"A side project being built collaboratively with ex-colleagues, currently pre-revenue but meeting the $500/month milestone through non-revenue means (likely savings or cost reduction)."
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$500/mo (explicitly stated by creator, but clarified as not via revenue — likely cost savings, personal value, or equivalent)
pathapp.co.uk
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$500/mo (explicitly stated by creator, but clarified as not via revenue — likely cost savings, personal value, or equivalent)
Marketing Channels
Secondary
Hacker News
Shared in HN project thread to build early awareness
Growth Levers
- Define and communicate a clear value proposition — the current description is too vague to attract users
- Leverage the team (ex-colleagues) for domain expertise and network-based distribution
- Launch a landing page with clear messaging about what Path does and who it is for
- Build in public to generate interest before a formal launch
First Customer Strategy
The project is being built as a side effort with ex-colleagues. The creator acknowledges making $500/month but 'not via revenue,' suggesting the value is derived from cost savings, internal use, or non-monetary benefits rather than external customer payments. No customer acquisition strategy is described.
Pricing Insight
No pricing information available. The product appears to be pre-revenue and in a development/pre-launch phase.
Key Takeaways
- • Pre-revenue side projects can still provide value through cost savings or internal utility
- • Building with ex-colleagues provides built-in collaboration and domain knowledge but does not guarantee market traction
- • Vague descriptions in launch threads miss the opportunity to attract early users — clarity of value proposition matters
- • The distinction between 'making money' and 'generating revenue' is important for honest project evaluation
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