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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Get in front of your customer, everyday. If you stop this, why are you still an entrepreneur? #buildinpublic

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

So how was that content? More of it?

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Last day of "What's holding you back" founders survey insights: There’s a strong demand for practical, actionable advice. You’re not looking for theory — you want clear steps, quick wins, and real stories from founders who’ve been in your shoes.

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Be honest: how many times this week have you felt completely drained but pushed on anyway? This next survey finding is a big one. 👇 #buildinpublic

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Talked to a bunch of SaaS founders lately about what's bugging them. Turns out, it's rarely just ONE thing. Procrastination, feeling lost, and the scaling monster all seem to show up for the party at the same time.

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

I promised you the survey results of technical early stage SaaS founders, what's really holding them back? What are the common struggles and surprising insights that you can learn from? Follow me so you don't miss it, tomorrow I'll start with surprising insight 1 of 3! #buildinpublic

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

I asked early stage saas founders about their struggles in a survey and I promised to share the results. Stay tuned, really surprising results!

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

I’m still here, just more quiet. I did the classic mistake: Trying to handle too many channels. But I learned more about me and my voice. I will share more about it in the next days. Hold me accountable ! How did it feel the last time you came back from a reflective Pause? #buildinpublic

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

7 founders say procrastination is killing their progress. 7 more are stuck scaling. If you've felt the same, you're not alone. My survey closes tonight at midnight (UTC+7): One last chance to share your story and see what others are facing. Don’t just watch, be part of the story. #buildinpublic

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What’s Holding You Back as a Founder? (30-second survey)

Made with Tally, the simplest way to create forms.

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

17 founders have shared their biggest struggles so far, seeing surprising trends. What’s yours? (Survey closes soon) 👇

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Most founders struggle with scaling, but is that the real challenge? 🤔 Early survey results say otherwise… I break it down + share 5 unconventional relationship-building strategies in the new episode. Listen now & add your voice before it closes: tally.so/r/wokjeP

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What Selling Fertilizer as a Cashier Taught Me About Relationships

“You want to learn Vietnamese?

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David Kennedy @dpklabs.com · 01/03/2025

It's the weekend, what are you building? #buildinpublic

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

SaaS founders: What’s really holding you back? I’m running a 30-sec survey to uncover the biggest struggles—procrastination, scaling, motivation? I’ll share insights back with the community. A repost helps massively! 🙌 📩 Fill it out: tally.so/r/wokjeP #SaaS #IndieHackers #BuildInPublic

tally.so

What’s Holding You Back? (30-second survey)

Made with Tally, the simplest way to create forms.

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Before I started my entrepreneurial journey, I chased novelty, I feared creating. „This idea already exists… I’m just repeating others.“ Original thought is hard!! It doesn’t matter. People want to hear what YOU have to say—your perspective matters to the right people. Rebel. Create. Grow. 🦦

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Almost didn’t publish my podcast today: perfectionism, fear of failure, anxiety almost got the better part of me. Taking a walk, focusing back on the process helped me push through it. So here it is, I share 5 practical networking building tips. Make it less awkward and more rewarding!

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I Moved to a New Country with Zero Connections: Here’s How I Built a Thriving Network Fast

This week, I had 150 interactions and realized that true relationships grow from small, intentional moments: Here are 5 actionable tips to build lasting connections.

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Repeat after me: Your network is your net worth. Thanks for coming to my TED talk. Took me years to understand this simple thing. It’s one of the few regrets I have, should’ve started sooner. The energy I receive from quality connections is intoxicating. I hope I can just give as much back!

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

How often I’ve heard:„I have no time“, when we all have 24 hours. So what’s the difference between success and staying where you are? Reframing it. „It’s not my priority“ Now you chose deliberately what you do. And yes, we want many things - but what is it you want the most? #buildinpublic

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

I used to suck at LinkedIn. My posts got 3 comments, 12 reactions, and mostly silence. Then I made 3 simple tweaks, and suddenly: 14 comments, 89 reactions. 🚀 The crazy part? Conversions still suck. Here’s what worked & what I’m fixing: 🧵 #marketing #linkedin #buildinpublic

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

I speak for all of us when I say we blocked ourselves before, procrastination, fear of failure, lacking confidence. Which other ways you’ve blocked yourself? Let’s share and learn, I’ll start: Took me years to learn that true understanding comes from deliberately exposing yourself. #buildinpublic

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

What if procrastination is not a time management problem, but an emotion regulation problem? We avoid writing the email, launching that product - because it makes us feel uncomfortable, bored, disgusted. Adam Grant argues exactly that, and I subscribe to that idea. #buildinpublic

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

So many truths right here for free. Don’t limit yourself! #buildinpublic

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

At 14, I listened to my first podcast. It made me feel connected to a world beyond my own. Never thought I’d make one myself—too uncomfortable. Who would listen? What did I have to say? But the best things happen inside discomfort. So here it is: my first podcast.🎙️ open.substack.com/pub/theuncom...

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#3 The Uncomfort Report: Rice and Fish Sauce - The shame I felt as a kid became my pride today.

Hey everyone,

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

15 years of professional software engineering leadership have taught me that most technical problems are people problems. High EQ acts as a multiplier to your tech skills(ever played Ballatro, then you understand x2 Jokers) #buildinpublic #softwareengineering

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Have you used ChatGPT for personal growth questions? Recently I asked "What is EQ. Chat with me to assess it" That was unsatisfying, so I added: "Yes, let’s go deeper with more questions one by one. Use a scientific community consensus approach(dunno what’s up to date these days)"

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

@antony.is hey, how do you survive the yaml engineering so far? 🥲

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Pete Codes @petecodes.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

We need more founders posting on Bluesky 😀 Reply to this with • who you are • what you're working on • something you need help with I'm Pete, a self-taught entrepreneur from Scotland I'm doing social media for clients today and writing my High Signal newsletter I don't need help right now

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Since I became unapologetic, I noticed a shift. As an introvert, the right people find me, ones who give me energy so I can give it back. Networking isn’t a chore, it’s like finding childhood friends on a playground, only now the playground is the world. Be real and your people come. #buildinpublic

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

If your team is afraid to admit mistakes, they’re hiding bigger problems. The best dev teams embrace failure and turn it into growth. #buildinpublic I wrote about how you can apply it today on my blog, link here 👇

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Value first, engage with your audience, learn, adjust, repeat. #buildinpublic #solopreneur

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

How does on get indexed by ChatGPT ? Isn’t that the logical next step after SEO? #buildinpublic

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Imposter syndrome: It’s not if it hits, but when. Even with 15 years of experience, It’s a reminder that imposter syndrome is a universal struggle, especially for entrepreneurs. What are your go-to tactics for silencing that inner critic? Share in the comments! #buildinpublic

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Im building my business and I feel excitement, butterflies in my stomach. No dread. I think I’m onto something. Is this how success feels? #buildinpublic

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Building a business is a journey, not a destination! ✨ This week’s Uncomfort Report shares my ups and downs in Vietnam, plus insights on overcoming imposter syndrome and finding inspiration in unexpected places. Read it here 👇 #entrepreneurship #buildinpublic #inspiration

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Change my mind: Most people don't want to be rich, just enough to don't worry anymore.

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Good effort! Just came back from an awesome run, gonna jump into the shower and then end my day.

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Time for self promotion! What are you building in 2025? #buildinpublic

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

The route I took now: 1. Blog with evergreen content. Rebuild and relaunched with Hugo(ctnguyen.net). 2. Newsletter on substack for my weekly reflections: No idea where this will lead to. I write for myself and down the line hopefully someone finds this useful too. #buildinpublic #newsletter

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Trung Nguyen – Expert Technology Advisor for Green Tech & B2B Solutions

Trung Nguyen is a technology advisor helping B2B and green tech companies scale sustainably with a human-centered approach, focusing on process optimization and the right use of technology.

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Something I need to remind myself everyday: Don’t take criticism from someone you wouldn’t take advice from. Push your project, ask for feedback, press the publish button! You’ve got this. #buildinpublic

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Hadar @hadars.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

🚀 We're using free tools + programmatic SEO to boost traffic! Here’s our approach: 1️⃣ Find low-KD, high-volume keywords 🎯 2️⃣ Build a free tool around them 🛠️ 3️⃣ Use dynamic routing for scale 📈 4️⃣ Enhance with AI for a sleek UX 🤖 Details below⬇️ #SEO #buildinpublic

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

It helps to publish your work early, I was wondering why no one was clicking my actual services landing page up until midday. Managed to fix it and turn the views around already! Also shout out to this amazing #buildinpublic community and my friends for their advice!

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

One week in Vietnam & everything’s changing. 🇻🇳 Celebrating Tet, reconnecting with family, unexpected business wins—oh, and barely surviving my first jog in the chaos of HCMC. Plus, a BIG launch coming… 👀 Dive in! #buildinpublic #theuncomfortzone open.substack.com/pub/theuncom...

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

I just relaunched my website, would love to get some advice from the community: Roast me 💕 👉 ctnguyen.net #buildinpublic

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

This isn’t just about me. I want this journey to inspire others—people who are afraid to take that next step. Truth is: Growth hurts. But embrace that discomfort, and something incredible happens. You already know everything you need to know. The only thing left is action. #buildinpublic

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JP Ahonen 🇪🇺 @jpahonen.eurosky.social · 30/01/2025

If you are an entrepreneur or an indie builder, building in Europe, you are an Europreneur! My starter pack still has about a dozen places left. Who needs to be on it? Please share this! go.bsky.app/NPxqgc2

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

When I started my #buildinpublic journey I was scared shitless of people judging me. So far everyone I’ve reached out to has been amazing, or hasn’t written back for that matter 😬 So let me tell you, it gets better the more you do it. Write that mail, publish that post - you’ve got it 🏃🏻

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Trung @napcae.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

🛫 Journey to Vietnam: Embracing the Unknown 🌏 A thread about me moving to the country of my parents:

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Mark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

The property insurance industry knows what’s up with climate change and socio economic risk. It’s just about math and science to them. So it’s interesting to see what they have to say www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/brea...

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Three interconnected risk clusters reshaping insurance

Swiss Re Institute chief stresses proactivity in "age of polycrisis"

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