I didn't realize how lonely working on my startup solo during my gap year from Stanford would be. I have a friend or two in the space, but no founders I get to work with or talk to every day.
For background, I'm really serious about making a startup that succeeds -- I've made a combined $180k on my past projects, but this year, I have been really struggling, and I wish I had people I could go to.
If you're in the same boat and want to grind with ambitious founders, I’m leading this community called https://FoundersCafe.io - Founders from Stanford, YC, etc., co-work, shoot the shit, and make friends. Lmk if you'd like an invite!
Is this geared more towards "traditional" startups (e.g. looking to raise capital, scaling quickly, becoming a unicorn) or "indie hacker" startups (bootstrapping, staying independent and small, growing profitably)?
Both -- I'm an indie hacker. Others are seeking VC. We're all struggling to get product market fit.
Thanks for the reply. Also, are you targeting a specific age demographic? Most people on your website look in their 20's. I'm in my 40's.
Cool. I'm intrigued, what if you're not from Stanford etc.
Also, how did you make 61k from a minecraft server?
EDIT: Oh the community is $50 a month...
It’s open to all founders! I just vet founders who are serious about building and community.
For Minecraft, I sold premium ranks on my servers 😩
Yeah the pricing is meant to weed out flakers. It’s for commited founders looking to shoot the shit and grind on their startups together.
I just onboarded two YC alum yesterday and lot of the value comes from the network — spending 8 hrs a day with likeminded founders
Hi Maddie,
I'd like an invite. Note that I'm from Romania, I see you have some people from London, so that's timezone -3H for me. I'd also like to ask -- is this supposed to be a 1h/day event, where you'd do co-working, or all day, or how does this work?
Anyway - a tip on handling loneliness - get a dog😁.I have two - have no idea what I would have done without them throughout the last few years 😊
It's drop-in co-working. so founders (of all timezones) jump in to co-work when they wake up.
Events are at 8:30 am PT! Does that work with your timezone?
8:30amPT is 6:30PM for me. So that would be Ok-ish for me.
I would probably be able to stay for 2h or so, mostly every day.
Q: what will the meetings be held on? Zoom is a huge NO for me.
Fyi: I haven't done co-working in the past, and I've been doing remote for close to 20 years. Being a founder (roughly, the last 3 years) is a different ball game, so bouncing off ideas/asking for advice sounds definitely cool.
It can be lonely for sure. But I think the prolonged covid pandemic has greatly contributed to everything. Hard to have any fun in life in many places at the moment.
how have you been dealing with it?
Trying to stay positive, and using common sense! We will get thru this crap eventually 💪
I KNOW!!! Honestly I have more online friends that offline friends rn 😂
Cool - Just applied! I'm working on a paid community too but a slightly different twist =)
Hey Maddie- not working full-time but when I was, this would have been awesome! Great work and when I go full-time again, count me in!
I have a full time job but I want to start my own business. I dont have an idea yet. I would love to have a chance to talk to real founders and maybe even find cofounders for a future projects. Can I have an invite too please?
thanks I filled the form but 50 $ is lot for me LOL
Hey, this looks pretty cool. I'm from Eastern Europe, so I'm not quite sure I fit the bill because of different time zones, but I'm interested.
Are you only open for established founders or accept people who are just starting out?
Both! Looking for serious builders (eg: full time) who made the jump to working on their startup. Founder track record doesn't matter cuz we all start somewhere
Just filled out the form :)
yay
Great idea. I've signed up ;)
yayyYY!!!
I would love an invite, I am big on giving and getting perspective, alternate takes, etc. and helping people refine ideas.
hell yeah! ill dm you!
being a solo founder can be lonely and sometimes you just feel like giving up. This have happen to me a LOT! That's why I decide to give me another shot and start working on a new business idea Quonective - A new social network for investors and founders. (Still in idea stage!)
A place to build real relationships, share ideas, find co-founders , virtual pitch investors and to join startup competitions.
quonective.com
I would love to have a chat with you maddie. We're both building a tool that would benefit founders like all of us. You can email me at: [email protected]
Regards,
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