r/EntrepreneurRideAlong: rules, audience and how brands can post there
738,890 members. Self-promotion allowed? No written rule on promotion.
r/EntrepreneurRideAlong has about 739,000 members and exists to follow founders in real time. It has three rules, all about civility and good intent. None of them sets a promotion limit.
Paste your draft on the next page. We flag likely self-promotion and rule problems before you post.
- Members
- 738,890
- Self-promotion
- No written rule on promotion
- Created
- 2012
- Checked
- November 7, 2026
What r/EntrepreneurRideAlong is
Follow real founders in real time. No gurus, no hindsight. Just the raw, unfiltered journey of starting and scaling companies from idea to execution. Whether you’re building in public or watching from the sidelines, this is where.
Founders who want to post a first-person build story. Brands shouldn't expect to use it for announcements.
Can a brand post in r/EntrepreneurRideAlong?
The rules ask members to be respectful and kind, follow Reddit's global rules, and engage with good intent. None of them mentions self-promotion, links, vendors or disclosure. So the rules give us no promotion policy to report, and we won't guess at one. The community description says it follows real founders in real time with no gurus and no hindsight, and the top posts from the past year are personal founder stories. That suggests build-in-public posts do better than announcements. It's our read of the posts, not a rule. Check the sidebar and ask the mods before you post anything commercial.
What works
- Telling a real founder story in your own words, the way the top posts do
- Engaging with good intent, as rule 3 asks
- Following Reddit's global rules, including the spam policy
- Asking the mods in modmail if you're unsure, since the rules don't cover promotion
What gets removed
- Harassment, personal attacks and hate speech
- Anything that breaks Reddit's global rules
- We couldn't verify any promotion-specific bans because none are written down
The rules, summarised
- 1. Be Respectful and Kind
No harassment, personal attacks, or hate speech. Keep the community welcoming.
- 2. Follow Reddit’s Global Rules
Ensure you’re adhering to Reddit’s terms and conditions in all interactions.
- 3. Engage with Good Intent
Approach discussions with openness and a desire to help others succeed.
Source: the community's own rules page, read on November 7, 2026. Rules change, so check the page before you post. See also the 9:1 rule.
Frequently asked questions
Can I promote my business on r/EntrepreneurRideAlong?
The three written rules don't set a promotion limit, so we can't say. The community is built around founders' first-person stories, so a story fits better than an announcement.
What are the rules of r/EntrepreneurRideAlong?
Be respectful and kind, follow Reddit's global rules, and engage with good intent.
Want help earning a place in r/EntrepreneurRideAlong?
30-minute intro call with a partner. If we're not the fit, we'll tell you in the first five minutes.
We take on 3 new engagements per quarter. Serious teams only.