100 Underrated Tasks Every First-Time Founder Overlooks (But Shouldn't) | Dev Oza | Innoview

No This and That, here's the simple list

1. Start with one customer, not a pitch deck.
2. Write down your idea in one sentence.
3. Solve a small but painful problem.
4. Test demand with a Google Form.
5. Use a free logo maker—don’t overthink branding.
6. Build an MVP with no-code tools (Bubble, Glide).
7. Start a free blog answering your audience's questions.
8. Claim your social handles and domain name.
9. Learn basic SEO before launching anything.
10. Track competitors daily on social media.
11. Set up a free Gmail and GDrive for early operations.
12. Use WhatsApp groups for customer validation.
13. Offer your service/product for free to 10 people.
14. Create a landing page before your product is ready.
15. Automate small tasks using Zapier.
16. Create an Instagram page and post value-first content.
17. Record customer calls for feedback loops.
18. Test pricing on Gumroad or Stripe before scaling.
19. Build a free audience with Twitter threads.
20. Partner with one person to cut your workload in half.
21. Start with low-cost guerrilla marketing.
22. Write cold DMs to influencers, not press.
23. Join Facebook groups and comment value.
24. Design a free infographic using Canva.
25. Ask your competitors’ customers what they hate.
26. Create urgency by offering limited-time deals.
27. Track all leads in Google Sheets.
28. Share your journey publicly to attract interest.
29. Pre-sell your product before you build it.
30. Launch with a tiny audience; iterate on the fly.
31. Use LinkedIn to post daily value-driven insights.
32. Offer a free consultation or trial for your service.
33. Create an FAQ to reduce customer confusion.
34. Use Reddit to answer niche-specific questions.
35. Find a co-founder who balances your weaknesses.
36. Join one local networking event to meet real customers.
37. Barter services with other startups to save costs.
38. Use free tools like Notion to manage operations.
39. Start a YouTube channel explaining your expertise.
40. Build in public to generate organic interest.
41. Sell something on WhatsApp before launching officially.
42. Validate your idea with one ad campaign under $20.
43. Use Fiverr for small, quick tasks like voiceovers.
44. Pitch your product to college students for feedback.
45. Offer free delivery to gain early customers.
46. Share your personal story to make your brand relatable.
47. Launch a basic website with Carrd or Tilda.
48. Network with small influencers instead of big ones.
49. Join a coworking space to find early collaborators.
50. Partner with a charity to create goodwill marketing.
51. Build a prototype with pen and paper before coding.
52. Focus on one revenue stream before diversifying.
53. Make a free lead magnet (checklist, guide, template).
54. Offer free workshops or webinars to build trust.
55. Partner with local businesses to cross-promote.
56. Keep a simple, memorable tagline for your product.
57. Use free stock photos/videos for marketing.
58. Join Telegram or Discord communities in your niche.
59. Test product names with an online poll.
60. Write cold emails with a value-first approach.
61. Use Canva for polished presentations and visuals.
62. Analyze competitors’ reviews for missed gaps.
63. Start a simple email newsletter with Substack.
64. Use Google My Business if your product is location-based.
65. Design a free flyer for offline promotions.
66. Create urgency with “limited first 10” deals.
67. Build hype with countdowns on social media.
68. Reach out to local newspapers for free publicity.
69. Use Typeform for customer surveys.
70. Write a blog comparing your product to competitors.
71. Partner with niche YouTubers for reviews.
72. Attend free online webinars to expand your network.
73. Offer discounts for referrals.
74. Record user testimonials (even on a smartphone).
75. Host a free giveaway to attract leads.
76. Create a Notion page as your website for simplicity.
77. Share your struggles—audiences love authenticity.
78. Host Instagram Lives to engage your audience.
79. Analyze industry forums for trending problems.
80. Use ChatGPT for quick marketing ideas.
81. Build a free, simple chatbot for customer inquiries.
82. Get feedback from 3 brutally honest strangers.
83. Use Pinterest for product inspiration and traffic.
84. Create your first sale manually, not online.
85. Conduct a survey at cafes or public places.
86. Join a small accelerator or incubator program.
87. Launch on Product Hunt for visibility.
88. Start a community for your audience on WhatsApp or Telegram.
89. Test multiple taglines with polls on Instagram.
90. Offer a lifetime deal to your first 10 customers.
91. Use Airtable for organizing customer data.
92. Use Loom to record personalized sales pitches.
93. Share behind-the-scenes videos of your process.
94. Track your progress weekly with clear goals.
95. Write Medium articles about your startup journey.
96. Create a free tool (calculator, template) to attract traffic.
97. Join startup founder groups for insights and resources.
98. Set up a free business profile on directories like Yelp.
99. Turn customer problems into quick-fix solutions.
100. Sell first, build later—focus on proving demand.

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