I’m working on a startup idea called MyYearMovie.
The core idea is simple:
For 365 days, an AI Director follows your life, remembers the important people and events, and turns your year into a personal book and a short movie.
The user can speak or type.
The AI should remember:
people and relationships
important events
changes in your life
unfinished stories
recurring themes
personal turning points
So if you mention someone in January, something happens with them in May, and they appear again in October, the AI understands that this is one continuing storyline.
At the end of the year, the user gets:
📖 A personal book about their year
🎬 A cinematic short movie based on their real life
Users could upload photos of important people as visual references. If they don’t want to upload photos, they could describe the person and the AI would create a consistent visual character for the movie.
For the MVP, I want to start much smaller:
voice/text entries → AI memory → character tracking → monthly story recaps → short cinematic trailer
I don’t think the main innovation is AI video generation.
The main product is the combination of:
AI memory + personal storytelling + real life + generative media
I’m currently looking for:
a technical co-founder
AI / LLM / memory-system developers
mobile app developers
people experienced with generative video
early-stage angel investors interested in consumer AI
I’d also really appreciate honest feedback.
Would you use something like this for a full year?
And what would be the biggest reason you would stop using it?
If you’re interested in building, investing, or discussing the idea, feel free to DM me.

Hiii I am currently a btech first year student . I want establish my startup but I don't any ideas or any type of experience but have the confidence and eagerness to learn. It would be a great help if any one having a startup helps me. I don't want any type of money or something I just want to learn

Hey everyone,

I'm a founder from Serbia, and I'm building Munja, it’s an AI-powered fleet management platform for the European market, starting with the Balkans.

Munja helps rent-a-car, leasing, and logistics companies manage their vehicles, finances, insurance, damage records, and customers, all in one system with AI-driven insights like predictive maintenance and driver behavior analysis.

Where we are right now:
Team of 5 (myself, co-founder, 3 developers/designers) working for equity

Research phase complete: market analysis, competitor research, customer validation

MVP planning done: 12–16 week build timeline

Tech stack: React/TypeScript, Node.js or Django, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker

Target market: Serbia first, then CEE and Europe

What I'm looking for:

I'm looking for experienced founders, SaaS veterans, or industry experts who would be willing to offer mentorship, even just 30 minutes of your time.

Specifically, I'd love guidance on:
Refining our product strategy and go-to-market approach

Avoiding common mistakes at the MVP stage

Navigating the European fleet management and logistics space

Preparing for fundraising (pre-seed: €5k–10k, seed: €400k–600k)

Building and managing a distributed team

Why Munja?
The global fleet management market is valued at $56–80B by 2030, growing at 13–19% CAGR. The Balkans and CEE region have real fleet density but almost no purpose-built software serving it. That gap is Munja's opening – if built as an AI-native, financially-literate platform from day one.

What I can offer in return:
I'm not asking for free work, I'm asking for advice. In return, I'm happy to share:
Regular updates on our progress

Insights from the Balkan startup ecosystem

A genuine connection and willingness to help where I can

If you're interested in a more formal advisory role, we can discuss equity options

If you're open to a chat:

Please DM me here or email me at filipmalisic60@gmail.com

Even 15–20 minutes of your time would mean a lot. I'm eager to learn from those who've been through this journey before.

Thanks for reading, and I look forward to connecting!

P.S. Here's the link to our Reddit community: r/StartupSrbija – feel free to join and follow our journey! 🚀🐕⚡

I’m a non-technical founder in Western Australia developing a web platform with one secure login and three connected service pathways.
The platform will include structured user intake, personalised action plans, different user permissions and potentially sensitive uploaded information. I already have an early prototype built through Emergent.
Emergent has offered an engineering plan costing approximately AUD $1,200 per month for 20 hours, plus separate platform credits and future hosting costs.
They have confirmed that the first month would begin with:
auditing the existing prototype;
reviewing architecture, privacy, security and data storage;
defining the MVP;
producing a development roadmap; and
beginning the highest-priority implementation if time permits.
They have also said I retain ownership of the project, code, integrations and data. However, they cannot confirm exactly what will be completed in the first 20 hours until the engineer audits the build.
Before committing, I’m trying to understand:
Is this a reasonable way and price to begin?
Has anyone used Emergent with an assigned engineer?
How portable is an Emergent-built application if I later change developers or platforms?
Would Bubble, traditional custom development or another platform be more suitable?
Should I pay for an independent technical audit before continuing?
How do non-technical founders find a trustworthy developer without spending tens of thousands before validating the idea?
What documents and deliverables should I insist on receiving from a first paid scoping stage?
I’m not looking for someone to sell me a build through DMs. I’m primarily seeking honest experiences, warnings and practical direction from founders or developers who have been through this process.
Thank you.

Hey everyone,
For a while now, I’ve been kicking around an app idea for the automotive space. I’ve shared it with a few people in real life who shot it down immediately ("it’ll never work"), but I want to get some honest, unfiltered feedback from this community.
Here is the core concept: A localized platform connecting everyday vehicle owners directly with independent mechanics and local shops.
Instead of just being a standard directory, the app aims to solve a few specific pain points:
Shop Inventory & Services Online: Local mechanics and small shops can list their physical inventory (parts) and publish their standard shop services directly on the app, making it easier for customers to browse and book transparently.
Mobile / Driveway Service: Users can book regular maintenance or minor repairs directly through the app, and the mechanic comes to their home or office to do the job.
Roadside SOS / Emergency Dispatch: If your car breaks down unexpectedly on the highway or a side street, you can drop a pin, broadcast an "SOS" to nearby registered mechanics, describe the issue, receive instant quotes, and have a local pro dispatched directly to your location to fix it on the spot.
Why I’m looking at this (especially here in Canada):
Traditional towing and roadside assistance can have brutal wait times, and traditional repair shops often lack transparent, digital booking workflows for mobile services.
My questions for you all:

1. Where are the massive blind spots or legal/liability nightmares in this model? (Insurance, mobile repair permits, warranty issues, etc.)
2. How hard is the chicken-and-egg problem here (getting mechanics on board vs. getting users on board)?
3. Is "Roadside SOS" too heavy of a feature to build out early on, or should this start strictly as a marketplace for mobile/shop booking?
   Roast it, critique it, or tell me if it’s worth pursuing. All input is appreciated!

I’m joining an early-stage startup on the side alongside my normal job. They have a working web product that’s mobile responsive, but no native mobile app or dedicated mobile expertise.

I’d own mobile - initially adapting the existing product to meet App Store requirements and launch on iOS/Android. From there I’d own the mobile experience and features, work with designers, track key metrics and help decide what we build next. We’d regularly demo, get feedback and report progress against the metrics we own.

Longer term I’d lead a proper Flutter app. They intend to build multiple apps, so the equity is in the whole company.
The offer is around 1-2%, vesting over 4 years, with no salary for now. The founder wants to keep equity fairly thin initially, but has said if the core engineering team stays small, he’d rather give us more equity, with further grants also based on performance.

I’m not a co-founder and the product already exists, so I’m trying to gauge what’s reasonable for this kind of role.

Edit: the intention is to get funding around January and I’d join full time with a matching salary.

a social app for devs. post your code, log your progress, connect with the tech/SaaS community. basically Twitter, but for builders.

is this something you'd actually use/be interested in? or does this already exist an im unaware?

Hey people of the group!
I am working on building a company called AI Makers and a personal brand The Internet Ninja. I am not sure if posting the names will get me kicked out, but really wanted to get some expert advice if possible. specially on the Internet Ninja as it is still a baby, where I see a lot of potential.

Happy to share more with everyone! Feel free to shoot your questions :)

When life throws someone a curveball (surgery recovery, a sudden caregiving responsibility, a job loss, a relocation, an emergency), the hardest part usually isn't knowing what to do next. It's actually doing it: making the calls, booking the appointments, coordinating the logistics, all while already overwhelmed.

I'm building CalyLife to close that gap. Instead of just recommending a next step, the platform generates a plan, the user approves it, and the AI agent helps carry it forward on the user's behalf, within limits the user sets. Think of it as the proactive support a trusted friend or family member would offer, powered by AI, at a scale no individual could match.

Where things stand today:

•         MVP built and validated, demonstrating the core product workflow

•         Customer research and competitive analysis completed

•         Full business plan completed

Who I'm looking for

A technical co-founder who wants to own the technical vision and architecture of a company from the ground up, not just build features, but make the calls on how it's built. Because this platform will handle sensitive personal information and coordinate real-world actions on people's behalf, security, privacy, and trust have to be designed in from day one, not bolted on later.

Particularly interested in someone with experience in:

•         AI and LLM applications, especially agent-based / autonomous workflows

•         Security, identity management, data privacy, or risk management

Also valuable:

•         Full-stack software development

•         Designing and building secure SaaS platforms

•         Cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

•         Mobile and web application development

Compensation

This is an early-stage startup, so there's no salary right now. This is a true co-founder role with equity, not a job. I'm generally thinking in the range of 15 to 40% ownership depending on experience, timing of entry, and the value you bring, with the specifics to be worked out together once we know we're a fit. My goal is to move the company to paying salaries as we secure funding and start generating revenue.

About me

My background is in quality, risk management, and operations within biotech and pharma. I bring product vision, customer discovery, business strategy, partnerships, and execution. As a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, I naturally gravitate toward streamlining processes and designing efficient, scalable systems. I'm looking for a partner who wants to lead the technical side of that same mindset: building a company, not just an application, from day one.

I'm based in the US, on the East Coast, and looking for a co-founder based in the US or Canada.

If this resonates, DM me. I'll share the product walkthrough, roadmap, and business plan, and we can talk through whether it's a fit.

I started working on a project not that long ago, and the vision about this project is great but i wanted to have good approach about it. I wont name whats it called or promote it here,but it has come to my attention how many people from my region dont have a forum to post about their ideas and innovations so i created one (still learning how to use it tho) but thats not a point rn.
I mean country where Im from isn’t that tapped in with AI or any type of startups, tho its potential is good because of large number of investors.

I want to ask for advice/guidance towards my goal. I want to learn about programming, SaaS, and other skills that could boost my work productivity and improve my skills.

I need your help about topics to learn, because right now i dont know nothing about the subject i just mentioned, but i have a strong will to learn.

Sorry for writing like this, i dont know how to assemble this message better then this. Also, if anyone is interested in working on this project of mine, join me so it could be ours🫡

Hi everyone,

This is an early-stage startup, so there is no salary at this time. This is a true co-founder opportunity with equity, with ownership based on experience, level of commitment, and the value each founder brings to the company.

My goal is to transition the company to paying salaries as we secure funding and begin generating revenue. Until then, I'm looking for someone who believes in the vision and wants to help build a company with long-term potential.

I'm looking for a technical co-founder to join me in building an AI-first startup focused on solving a problem that millions of people experience, but few companies address effectively.

Life doesn't stop when someone is recovering from surgery, relocating, caring for a family member, facing an unexpected emergency, or simply navigating life without a strong support system. Existing solutions provide information or connect users with services, but the responsibility for figuring out what comes next and making everything happen still falls on the individual.

The idea for this platform came from recognizing how overwhelming it can be to manage life's responsibilities during times of crisis, especially for people without a reliable support network. I believe technology should do more than answer questions or point people in the right direction. It should actively help people move through difficult situations.

My vision is to build an AI platform that understands a person's situation, anticipates what they're likely to need next, and helps drive meaningful actions forward on their behalf. The goal isn't to replace human support, but to provide the kind of proactive assistance a trusted friend or family member would offer when life becomes overwhelming. Instead of simply recommending the next step, the platform helps make progress happen.This isn't just an idea. Over the past year, I've been validating the concept, refining the product, and preparing the business for launch.

Current progress:

• MVP completed and core product requirements defined
• Customer research and competitive analysis completed
• Business plan completed

Who I'm looking for

I'm looking for a technical co-founder who enjoys solving difficult problems and wants to build a company from the ground up.

Because the platform will manage sensitive personal information and coordinate important life events, I'm looking for someone who understands that security, privacy, reliability, and trust must be built into the platform from day one.

Experience in one or more of the following would be ideal:

• Full-stack software development
• AI and LLM applications and agent-based workflows
• Designing and building secure SaaS platforms
• Cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Security, identity management, data privacy, or risk management
• Mobile and web application development
• Would be okay with Equity until company gets funding, then salary.

About me

I come from a background in quality, risk management, and operations within the biotech and pharmaceutical industry. My strengths are product vision, customer discovery, business strategy, partnerships, and execution.

I'm also a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB), so I naturally approach problems by streamlining processes, eliminating unnecessary complexity, and designing efficient, scalable systems. Those principles are central to how I'm building this platform.

I'm looking for someone who wants to lead the technical vision, make key architectural decisions, and help build a company, not just an application, from day one.

If this sounds interesting, send me a DM. I'd be happy to share more about the product, the vision, and what I've accomplished so far to see if we're a good fit. I'm located in US, on the east coast.

I'm 18 and I've been coding since I was around 12. Over the last few years I've focused on building real products instead of just tutorials.

Some of the things I've worked on:

• Full-stack web applications
• Mobile apps
• Accounting software
• AI-powered applications
• Open-source developer tools
• Active maintainer/contributor in a few GitHub open-source projects

what i am good at : frontend, backend, databases, APIs, authentication, and deployment. I enjoy building things from scratch and solving technical problems.

At this point, I'm not just looking for another project—I want to experience what it's like to work inside an early-stage startup, move fast, and learn from founders and experienced engineers.

If you're building something interesting and think I could help, I'd be happy to share my GitHub, and previous projects.

I'm open to remote opportunities and excited to learn as much as possible.

Thanks!