... LinkedIn as a dealflow tool Search your 1st-degree connections for angel or investor. DM with self-awareness ( this is awkward, but ). You ll be surprised who replies. 3) The team slide matters more than you think Past mentors -> small equity for advisor roles. Signals credibility and plugs skill gaps early (for me: senior technical voices). 4) Build an investor FAQ doc Capture every question after calls. Sends a transparency signal and stops you repeating yourself. 5) Name ... ... domain expertise. sort of unrelated but how did you get 600 people onto a waitlist? Comment from Matt Carroll(@catt_marroll): im not in the UK so no real comment on that front.  im sure you considered bootstrapping vs

... darts in the dark. Especially so when you're building something enterprise-facing or education-focused: it s hard to know where to even look for non-technical direction. We ve mostly been applying to accelerators and incubators for mentorship and the occasional resource from university, but outside of that, I ve realized I have no real map now that we're finishing prototyping our product. Cold DMs help sometimes, and the internet s full of advice but most ... ... either assumes you're a growth god or already funded. So i m wondering, what's worked for you? Where have you actually found guidance, mentorship

... Hello everyone! I m Onur K z larslan, the founder of ALEX (Advanced Learning and Exploration Xperience) a platform that combines AI and human mentorship to help students, entrepreneurs, and SMEs develop effective R&D projects. ALEX offers: AI-based project analysis and guidance Real-time grant & funding alerts (SMS and E-Mail) Mentor

... Regression, etc. Gives instant Word/HTML reports with interpretations Has a clean UI and actionable output Works beautifully for students, analysts, consultants, and process experts What I d love: Honest feedback: good, bad, ideas Beta users (it s free!) Mentors & growth ideas If you find it valuable your support Give it a spin: https://app.thestatsigma.com Just explore freely. What do you think makes a data tool actually helpful vs

... builders! You can check it out on ProductHunt if you re curious. Comment from Victoria Wu(@victoria_wu): I've heard so much about YC and often watch YC's YouTube videos. The vibe of building something alongside great mentors and a strong alumni community really excites me. I do wonder if there might be online batches in the future? I know YC has always been in-person and requires staying together for 3 months, but I d be thrilled ... ... early users and helped us validate and grow fast but now we re gearing up for the next level. YC would be the perfect environment to accelerate our growth, refine our GTM, and connect with top-tier founders and mentors

... show it to you and get you set up with that free account. Comment from Rohul Patel(@rohulp): @manu_goel2  It's AI based. Comment from Manu Goel(@manu_goel2): Seems interesting. Is it AI based or a mentor aggregation platform? Comment from Kaustubh Katdare(@thebigk): Having a coach is good; but frankly speaking - all the knowledge anyone needs is already available on the Internet in the form of free courses. You can lean all you know by simply ... ... grind. It's knowing which doors to kick down first. I've got the drive, but sometimes you need someone who's been there to help you see the bigger picture and cut through the noise. A solid mentor

... Founders of usedash.ai (Dhruv Roongta, Pranjali Awasthi, Harsha Gaddipati, left to right) YC Experience The most underrated part of YC isn't the funding or even the mentorship it's the batch. Being surrounded by 200+ other founders building everything from AI agents to biotech companies creates this unique energy. You're constantly learning from others' experiments, sharing resources, and pushing each other to move faster. Environment is quintessential in the startup world, and is an incredible motivator. When everyone ... ... climbing one of the easiest ways to improve is to start climbing with people that are better than you are! probably a lot of similarly in startups. Thanks for posting up! Comment from Robb Callon(@atsymbol): Do all the mentors

... everyone! I m Shiva a researcher, coder, and mentor passionate about building intelligent systems and exploring the future of technology. I work on: Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) System design & deep learning Building efficient tools with limited hardware Mentoring

... Nancy, Co-Founder & CMO of ArtificialYC, an AI-powered alternative to Y Combinator Sharing our startup journey, tech insights, and growth stories as we revolutionize how startups get funded and mentored

... operator and only took "business" roles to try and learn as much as possible from doing. So, if you don t have an MBA or business background, how are you tackling this side of things? Are you talking to mentors, reading books, taking online courses, using LLMs, or something else entirely? Would love to hear what s working (or not) for other technical founders and indie hackers. Or if you are a non-technical founder, what would you recommend ... ... engage with a simple, honest message like, Hey, I think this thing I m building might actually help you. Want early access? Comment from DG(@dg_): @emikes919  Thanks! Do you have nay advice on how to choose mentors

... Product Hunt! I m a college student and solo builder working on something close to my heart it s called Hexa-Decimal. It s an AI-powered mentor that teaches machine learning based on your learning style. Whether you prefer visuals, analogies, hands-on coding, or step-by-step guidance, Hexa-Decimal adapts to how you learn best. The idea came from my own experience of how overwhelming it can be to get started with ML tons of resources ... ... learning approachable, fun, and effective without needing a top-tier CS background or expensive bootcamp. Planning to expand into other topics soon like data science, web dev, and more. Would love to know: What would make an AI mentor

... Firebase, Python, and Node.js , and I love solving real-world problems through code. I'm particularly interested in: Remote internships (open to part-time or flexible roles) Startups or open source projects where I can learn and contribute Mentorship and feedback to grow as a developer Some of my work: GitHub: github.com/MUHAMMADQASIM6936 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/muhammad-qasim-0aa94627a I'm highly motivated, quick to learn, and always ready to collaborate on meaningful projects. If you know of any remote internship opportunities (paid ... ... unpaid) or are open to mentoring

... davit_mkrtchyan): Hey! Very interesting question, I think this is a fascinating question about the future of education. While AI will certainly transform teaching, I believe humans will remain essential although role of teacher will be more like a mentor, or emotional support (why not?). As you ay know, you can have all the answers, but it matters only if you can spark interest in student Comment from Konrad S.(@konrad_sx): For some subjects, I think human teachers ... ... write by hand, and physical education of course. Also to prevent cheating in exams. Comment from PRIYANKA MANDAL(@priyankamandal): I think AI will definitely reshape the teaching role but great teachers do more than deliver information they inspire, mentor

... developing Meadow Mentor, a web app that helps people improve their gut health and overcome disease. It s free to try with new features added weekly to generate recipes, meal plans, and check ingredient food labels for safety. HTTPS://meadowmentor.com I love talking about it and am open to any and all discussions here in this community. I m new and can t wait to get to know everyone. I m especially interested in connecting with other health app developers ...

... immigrant professionals living in or planning to move to the U.S., specifically designed to help you: Find the latest tech jobs that actually sponsor visas Make Connections with other international students across the U.S via video chats Get Career Mentorship from other internationals who've made it through Learn job search hacks tailored to international students + EB-2 green card strategy through targeted courses Access 60+ highly curated support groups by visa type, career path, or nationality Get legal guidance ...

... Tracker of products 3-6-12 months post-launch Feed of launch stories sharing successes, failures and tips like a substack community/feed Pre-launch AI scoring + domain-specific expert advisory Generative launch creatives for social media distribution "This vs. That" Showdowns head-to-head product debate & polls Dedicated boards for more content diversity : hardware, non-AI tools, pre-orders, alpha user invitations etc. Launch-in-public real-time analytics (visitor heatmaps, referrals, engagement - inspired by hunted.space) Different display views ... ... daily product launches (inspired by PHDeck) More fun gamification in points system (interactive badges, referral, waitlist pre-launch) Better search filters (category, reviews, personalized recommendations) Founder matching hub for advisory and mentorship

... Mentors and advisors offer experience and guidance, impacting decision-making and product direction. Discussing their role can highlight their value ...

... have someone we look up to and wish we could have a conversation with, even if it's just a brief one. Who would you pick to be your mentor if you could choose anyone, dead or alive ...

... last time you encountered it? Some examples to get your thoughts started.. A. Collecting and managing feedback for performance reviews B. Onboarding new team members C. Supporting team energy / morale / motivation D. One-on-one's / mentoring / career guidance E. Culture / Community building ...

... year old from London who has been a part of this community since 2014. Over the past year as I have entered the world of business I have found a growing urge to find a mentor. Someone to speak to about work and career development going forward. In the tech space a lot of founders do have mentors