4 Reasons Early-Stage Founders Should Be on Bluesky Right Now
As an operations manager who’s deeply involved in the founder ecosystem, I’ve seen firsthand how Bluesky is becoming the ultimate space for early-stage founders to connect, collaborate, and grow. This platform isn’t just another social network—it’s a dynamic, founder-focused community where engagement and innovation thrive.
Whether you're navigating pre-revenue challenges or scaling toward your first big milestones, here are four reasons you need to join Bluesky today.
1. Tap Into the Thriving #BuildInPublic Movement
The #buildinpublic hashtag is where founders share their journey openly, from initial ideas to launch-day struggles and victories. It’s more than a trend—it’s a way to build trust, inspire others, and create a loyal audience.
Why it works: Sharing your progress in real time attracts potential customers, collaborators, and investors who appreciate transparency. On Bluesky, the smaller, engaged community means these posts actually get seen and spark meaningful discussions.
What to post: Highlight major milestones, lessons learned, or even challenges you’re stuck on. Pose questions like, “What’s a tool or resource you swear by as a founder?”
2. Join Curated Feeds Designed for Founders
Bluesky’s curated feeds, such as Startups and Founders, Business and Entrepreneurship, and Notion Peeps, are powerful tools for zeroing in on your niche. These feeds filter out irrelevant content, creating a space where valuable advice and discussions flourish.
Why it works: Unlike noisy, general feeds on other platforms, these tailored communities let you connect directly with people who share your goals and challenges.
What to post: Ask for feedback on your MVP, share insights about your tech stack, or join conversations about industry trends.
3. Collaborate and Build Momentum on a New Platform
Bluesky is in its early stages, and being an early adopter gives you a unique opportunity to establish yourself as a leader in your field. Founders on the platform are forming collaborative circles that foster partnerships, idea exchanges, and mutual growth.
Why it works: Early adopters are naturally more engaged and eager to collaborate. Being part of these tight-knit circles helps you grow your influence and uncover valuable opportunities.
What to post: Start threads on operational challenges you’ve solved, share growth strategies, or collaborate with others on threads focused on specific startup issues.
4. Leverage Starter Packs to Build Connections
One of Bluesky’s most exciting features is the “Starter Packs.” These lists help users discover and connect with founders who share similar goals, industries, or interests. Starter Packs are especially useful for creating targeted, meaningful connections within the community. Users can then share them out to their followers (or you can find them on the person’s profile page), and anyone who clicks on the Starter Pack can follow specific individuals or everyone on in the pack with a single click.
Here are some must-follow Starter Packs for early-stage founders:
Founder That Share Value (Independent SaaS makers with profitable projects)
First-Time Founders (First-time founders helping each other along the journey)
Scrappy SaaS Society (SaaS founders doing more with less)
Starter Packs make networking more intentional and efficient. Instead of hoping to stumble across valuable connections, you can dive straight into curated groups of founders aligned with your goals.
Bonus: What Should You Post as a Founder?
If you’re wondering how to make the most of Bluesky, consistency and engagement are your best strategies. Here are a few ideas to get started:
Share lessons from building your startup—what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what you’re testing next.
Celebrate milestones, even small ones, to keep the community updated on your progress.
Post thoughtful questions to spark conversations, such as, “What’s one piece of advice you wish you’d gotten before launching?”
Helpful Resources
Bluesky: The Next Big Social Media Platform [Blog Post]
Master BlueSky: A Complete Tutorial for Beginners in 2024 [YouTube]
Bluesky promises to shake up social media. It might finally succeed. [Yahoo Finance]
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I’m passionate about learning from other founders—your challenges, your wins, and what makes your journey unique. Let’s connect! Schedule a quick 15-minute meet-and-greet —I'd love to hear your story.
