Rishu Raj Gupta
Founder @ Tactly
Timeline
Background: Experimenting with side projects to understand how products are created.
The Spark: Noticing how much communication influences opportunities across the internet.
The Challenge: Realizing that building a startup is not just about writing code.
"Founder at Tactly"
I started building because I was curious about how products are created. What began as experimenting with side projects slowly turned into a passion for solving problems through technology. Every project taught me something new about coding, design, users, and execution. Today, I am focused on building products that people genuinely find useful while continuously learning along the way.
The idea came from noticing how much communication influences opportunities. Whether it is a LinkedIn message, an email, or a cold DM, the right words can open doors. I wanted to build a tool that helps people communicate more clearly and confidently across the internet.
Timeline
Background: Experimenting with side projects to understand how products are created.
The Spark: Noticing how much communication influences opportunities across the internet.
The Challenge: Realizing that building a startup is not just about writing code.
Top Advice
GO ALL IN Start before you feel ready. Do not wait until you know everything. Build things, put them in front of people, get feedback, and improve. The fastest way to learn is by creating, not consuming.
Wish I Knew Earlier
The biggest challenge has been realizing that building a startup is not just about writing code. Building the product is only one part. Understanding users, validating ideas, staying consistent, and shipping despite uncertainty are much harder than they seem.