From shy dev to 5,000 followers: My survival story on LinkedIn.
Months ago, I was in a tough spot.
Client gone.
No stable job.
I was a shy developer who had trouble with:
❌ Writing content
❌ Talking to people
❌ Growing on LinkedIn/X
But I had one need: I had to be online to find new work.
That’s when Depost AI began.
Not as a startup.
Not as a dream.
But as a tool to survive.
Something that would help me:
👉 Write posts in my own voice
👉 Reply & engage without overthinking
👉 Stay consistent even on days I didn’t feel confident
I used it as I built it.
In months, I grew from 0 to 5,000 followers.
It proved that fixing my own problem worked.
Then a co founder said:
If this helps you, think how many others need it.
That’s when we made Depost AI a real product.
We worked for months.
Launched.
Now 700+ creators use it.
The big change came with our Targeted Feed feature:
→ Make lists of prospects
→ See only their posts
→ Talk to the right people
The result?
Engagement went up 10X.
Now, what began as a survival trick helps creators show up with trust.
And we’re just starting.
What's your biggest problem with being online?
Share your thoughts.
♻️ Repost to help someone who is struggling to start on LinkedIn.
𝐏𝐒: If you’re curious about Depost AI and how it can help you create, manage content, and engage with the right people, check it out here 👉 depost.ai
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13 hours ago
Man, I relate to this, showing up online felt impossible until I found ways to keep it consistent and simple.
🚀 From pivot to offer in 2–4 months — without burnout│ Executive coach for senior leaders │The Bold Shift™ │ McKinsey alum
1 day ago
This really highlights how struggle often fuels the most meaningful solutions. Inspiring to see how you turned survival into a tool that helps so many thrive!
AI obsessed and even more growth obsessed. Helping companies improve their brand presence with an omnichannel approach. 10+ years building content & growth strategies for remote-first brands | Rebuilding Rise Remotely