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How Startup Founders Should Write a LinkedIn Launch Post
A launch-post playbook for Indian founders on LinkedIn — structure, timing, getting the first hour of engagement, and how to keep the post alive after it.
A strong LinkedIn launch post from a founder opens with a specific problem, says what was built and for whom, shows it in an image or short video, and ends with one clear ask. Engagement in the first hour matters, so line up teammates and early users to react and comment, and reply to every comment yourself. Comments from real people carry the most weight.
For many startups, the founder's LinkedIn post is the launch: the announcement, the press release and the first sales pitch in one.
Structure that works
- Hook (first two lines): the problem, specific and relatable.
- What you built: one sentence.
- Who it is for: be specific.
- Proof: a screenshot, demo video or early number.
- One ask: try it, share it, or tell me what is missing.
The first hour
| Before posting | During the first hour |
|---|---|
| Tell your team and early users the time | Reply to every comment |
| Prepare a first comment with the link | Thank people who reshare |
| Have a demo image or video ready | Stay online |
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