FakeMayo

FakeMayo.com is a founder-focused blog and newsletter dedicated to sharing real startup stories from entrepreneurs who are building and launching digital products. The platform highlights practical, behind-the-scenes journeys from indie hackers, solopreneurs, and early-stage founders who explain how they gained their first users, customers, and revenue.

Instead of generic startup advice, Fake Mayo focuses on authentic experiences and actionable growth tactics. Each article typically features a founder interview or case study that breaks down the strategies used to get early traction—such as leveraging social media platforms, participating in niche communities, using content marketing, or experimenting with unconventional outreach methods. These stories show both what worked and what didn’t, giving readers a realistic view of the startup journey.

The platform is particularly valuable for builders in the early stages of creating a product, when finding the first users can be the hardest challenge. By learning from real examples and practical experiments, readers can adapt proven strategies to their own projects.

Fake Mayo also serves as a storytelling platform where founders can share their experiences with the community. Through these shared lessons and insights, the site aims to inspire and support creators who are navigating the messy, uncertain beginning of building a startup.