Solugen started with a small-scale production of hydrogen peroxide and scaled up efficiently, generating revenue from day one during their YC batch.

Solugen started with a small beaker to prove their hydrogen peroxide production concept, which allowed them to scale up to a large plant without needing millions upfront.

In the early days, we struggled to raise money, which taught us to focus on solving real problems and to build an efficient, profitable business from day one.

We launched our product online, supported it via email, and maintained a frugal, cash-neutral operation while reaching an international market from the start.

Startups should prioritize generating revenue as early as possible to ensure they can survive in uncertain conditions, which is a key aspect of being 'default alive'.

Sales should be prioritized early in the startup process, as engaging with customers can lead to better product development and quicker sales success.

Successful startups often start with non-scalable methods to acquire their first customers before moving to scalable growth channels.

We aimed to be profitable on the first order, which was uncommon at the time, and this focus on profitability helped us succeed.

I had no choice but to bootstrap my company for the first year. I focused on optimizing for a fast and efficient fundraising process because I was warned that a long fundraising process could kill a company.