I think I just launched my 14th. No, buying a domain and doing nothing with it doesn't count.
To count as a startup you:
- You launched a website or
- You turned on Stripe payments or
- You formed a LLC or Corp
- You started paid advertising
- You got 1+ paying customer
- You raised $1+ dollar from outside funders
To count as a startup you:
- You launched a website or - You turned on Stripe payments or - You formed a LLC or Corp - You started paid advertising - You got 1+ paying customer - You raised $1+ dollar from outside funders