WRONG HOUSE

WRONG HOUSE

How to Start Something—All by Yourself

First things first: This isn't about you.

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Wrong House
Sep 08, 2025
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Written by Kel Rakowski

When I started my idea of launching Lex, a queer social app, it was just me. I had an Instagram account, a cult following, a passion for connecting people, and a drive to kill off the tech overlords. No money. No founder background. No fancy investors. Just an instinct to build. Whatever it is you’re looking to start, there’s one …

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