How do I get beta testers for a niche user group?

Question

We are building a tool meant specifically for Devops engineers, but my network isn't really filled with them. Are there specific platforms where I can find the people I am looking for?

brudgers · Accepted Answer

Finding customers can be done with a telephone. It is often more important than building the the thing you are trying to sell. Because building the thing doesn’t solve the finding customers problem.
It really doesn’t solve the building the thing problem either because without feedback from potential customers you probably have the building the wrong thing problem to some degree.
A devops tool is targeting businesses more than individuals. Talk to the relevant businesses and solve their actual problems. Good luck.

giantg2 · Answer

Posting on here could get some traction. In fact, there's a thread that HN is thinking of starting a monthly feedback wanted thread.
You could also try reddit subs. I'm not sure what quality you might get there.
I haven't looked into LinkedIn, but there might be a way to reach out on there.

How do I get beta testers for a niche user group?

We are building a tool meant specifically for Devops engineers, but my network isn't really filled with them. Are there specific platforms where I can find the people I am looking for?

Posting on here could get some traction. In fact, there's a thread that HN is thinking of starting a monthly feedback wanted thread.You could also try reddit subs. I'm not sure what quality you might get there.I haven't looked into LinkedIn, but there might be a way to reach out on there.

Posting on here could get some traction. In fact, there's a thread that HN is thinking of starting a monthly feedback wanted thread.
You could also try reddit subs. I'm not sure what quality you might get there.
I haven't looked into LinkedIn, but there might be a way to reach out on there.