u/shivam0698

Trying to build a founder-focused community on a college campus in India - incubation, early-stage support, connecting students with real startup opportunities beyond the classroom.

I get it, most students are chasing high salaries, and that's completely valid. But there's always a small pocket of people who are curious, restless, and quietly wondering if they could build something of their own someday. That's who I'm trying to reach.

The goal isn't to convert everyone. Just to make those people feel like there's a place for that curiosity and maybe plant a seed that eventually turns into something real.

Problem is the usual campus playbook is dead on arrival. Big workshop, 200 attendees, 3 actually care, ghost town by week 2.

What actually works to find those people and keep them engaged? And has anyone seen a campus community that genuinely got this right?

Trying to build a founder-focused community on a college campus - incubation, early-stage support, connecting students with real startup opportunities beyond the classroom.

I get it, most students are chasing placements, and that's completely valid. But there's always a small pocket of people who are curious, restless, and quietly wondering if they could build something of their own someday. That's who I'm trying to reach.

The goal isn't to convert everyone. Just to make those people feel like there's a place for that curiosity - and maybe plant a seed that eventually turns into something real.

Problem is the usual campus playbook is dead on arrival. Big workshop, 200 attendees, 3 actually care, ghost town by week 2.

What actually works to find those people and keep them engaged? And has anyone seen a campus community that genuinely got this right?

Hey everyone,

I'm relocating to Dehradun for work and looking for a rental flat starting July 1st.

What I'm looking for:

• 1 or 2 BHK, fully furnished
• AC mandatory (non-negotiable)
• Preferred areas: Ballupur, GMS Road, or Prem Nagar — open to nearby well-connected localities too
• Safe, well-maintained locality
• Budget: ₹18,000–20,000/month

Ideally would also have:

• RO/water purifier
• Geyser, fridge, washing machine
• Power backup/inverter (given the occasional cuts)
• Gated society with parking

If anyone has leads, knows a good local broker, or can point me to active Dehradun rental groups (FB/WhatsApp/Telegram), that'd be hugely helpful. Happy to share more details over DM.

Thanks in advance!