How do startups get their first customers?

Question

You have an idea, started building already or perhaps you have a prototype or an MVP. How do companies get their first 10,20,50,100 customers?This is the valley of deaths where most of the nascent companies die. There are a lot of great stories and anecdotes created post-factum to entertain but they do provide little applicability and value. Any thoughts on this ?

PaulMit · Accepted Answer

There are a lot of ways to get first users and customers. Just try to act in different channels:
— Product hunt
— Beta users platforms
— Direct contacts (just to get first users and feedback)
— Posting your startup at platforms like Betalist
— Posting on Twitter
— Meidum posts
— Cold emails
— LinkedIn discussions
— Engaging on Facebook groups
— Organic search
— Slack chats