In a few hours I will launch my first open source startup. Any advice?

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Jonni Gani · Accepted Answer

Try and get your open source community to support your launch. Although there's anecdotal evidence that having too many new accounts voting for you can get your launch banned.

Good luck with your launch Grzegorz!

Cameron Henhawke · Answer

Push the announcement across all your social media sharing the link to your launch, and push it hard. Ask for feedback, honest feedback.
Use imagery (launching now, etc.) it helps gain attention quicker. 
And lastly, DM people directly, best way of getting people to sign up.
Hope it goes well, and best of luck!

Ivo Ivanovski · Answer

To use Modeliks for afterwards financial planning and pitching :) FYI we are lauynching today :)

Ruben Boonzaaijer · Answer

Try to get people on twitter to share it

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Talk to early adopters and take into account their suggestions.

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Tell the tale of your project to engage users on an emotional level.

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Emphasise the special contribution your startup makes to the community.

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Hold fast to your goals and continue to adapt to the needs of your users.

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Use social media to spread the word about your launch and attract more people.

In a few hours I will launch my first open source startup. Any advice?

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