Notes from building a startup, shared openly
Hi HN, I started a small newsletter to document what I’m learning while building projects — the decisions, mistakes, and experiments that usually stay behind the scenes. It’s not a growth hack or a polished media thing. Just short write-ups about what worked, what didn’t, and how I’m thinking through problems as I go. I’ve only published a couple of posts so far, but it’s grown to 1,000+ readers, which surprised me. Sharing here in case it’s useful to others who enjoy building in public or learning from real-world attempts rather than theory. Happy to hear feedback or ideas on what would be…
Notes from building a startup, shared openly launched on January 25, 2026 with 11 votes, #956 of 14,584 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches.
In plain words
Notes from building a startup is a newsletter documenting the real experiences of someone building projects, including decisions, mistakes, and experiments. It is for people interested in learning from practical attempts rather than theory, particularly those who value building in public. The newsletter shares short write-ups about what worked and what didn't, offering behind-the-scenes insights into problem-solving that typically remain hidden during startup development.
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From the sources
ChiefLetter is a curated newsletter for founders, startup builders, and ambitious operators who want real-world insights, not fluff. We break down successful startups, smart business moves, growth strategies, and hard-earned lessons from the trenches. Whether you’re just starting out or already scaling, ChiefLetter delivers practical knowledge, sharp thinking, and actionable ideas straight to your
Chief Letter Chief Letter is where founders sharpen their edge — real stories, proven playbooks, and mindset shifts to go from zero to momentum. Join 1,000+ builders shaping what’s next. The Tax You Don't Notice You're Paying Most founders don't have a time problem. They have a friction problem. The Cost of "Almost" Why the founders who win are the ones who finish the boring 20%. Builders, This Is Your Season Why the messy middle is where real companies and real leaders are forged. For the ones who don’t stop building. Issue #1 — For the ones who don’t stop building. ChiefLetter delivers sharp insights, founder stories, and practical lessons to help builders grow smarter andfrom chiefletter.com
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Hi HN, I started a small newsletter to document what I’m learning while building projects — the decisions, mistakes, and experiments that usually stay behind the scenes. It’s not a growth hack or a polished media thing. Just short write-ups about what worked, what didn’t, and how I’m thinking through problems as I…
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