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We have an idea in our field (healthcare) that we vibe coded to test it out. Looking to make it into a real web app. Anyone interested please DM me. Should be living around Vancouver area/Fraser valley.

I just submitted a name request for my business, and honestly I have no idea what I’m doing when it comes to starting a company. What I do know is that I have the idea the experience and the skills and I can’t keep waiting until I have the “perfect” plan before I start. My full-time contract recently ended and I’m exhausted from interview after interview with no offer. I’m still going to continue looking for the right job but I’ve decided to put the same amount of effort if not more into building something of my own. I would really love to connect with other people in Vancouver who are building a business, freelancing, consulting or are in a similar stage. Are there any communities, support groups, networking events, accountability groups, or meetups you would recommend?
I’m nervous, but I’m going for it.

First time posting. Figured I'd share what I'm working on and see if anyone wants to build it with me. Or just tell me I'm crazy.

Quick background: I'm Chinese but I grew up in Canada, came here as a kid. Graduated U of T in 2022. Ran a startup in retail before this. My parents are in real estate back in China, so I basically grew up inside business dinners. I learned that sometimes the real negotiation happens during two hours of small talk before anyone mentions business at all. I think that's where the entrepreneurial itch comes from. I've always wanted to build something of my own.

What I'm doing now: I'm working with one of the leading commercial cleaning robot manufacturers. I have a strong direct relationship with them and I handle the supply chain side. We're bringing autonomous floor cleaning robots to the Canadian market. Warehouses, malls, schools, hospitals. Anywhere with big floors and a janitorial labor problem.

Why I'm convinced this is the wedge:

1. The labor shortage is real and it's not going away. Try hiring overnight cleaners in the GVA right now. Every facility manager tells me the same story.
2. The math is simple. A robot that runs all night, never calls in sick, and costs less than a year of janitorial wages. Short conversation.
3. And cleaning is the most mature robotics vertical out there. This isn't some science project. These machines are already running at scale in airports and malls around the world. Proven beachhead.

Bigger picture: I don't want to be the cleaning robot guy forever. Cleaning is the entry point. The plan is to build a full category robotics company over time. Delivery robots, food automation, all of it. Physical AI is coming and I want to be the one deploying it.

What I'm looking for:

• Cofounder / partner: someone extroverted who genuinely believes in robotics. You'd lead Canadian client expansion and own the customer relationships. I'd handle manufacturer relations, procurement, and deployment. You'd be the face of the business here.
• Or, commission based distributors: if you have connections in property management, facility services, retail, hospitality, anywhere with floors, I pay generous commissions on deals that close. No cap. No MLM nonsense. Just real B2B hardware sales.

Why me, why now: growing up between Canada and China turned out to be useful. I can build stable long term relationships with Chinese tech manufacturers, which is where the best robotics hardware comes from right now. Most local distributors can't do that.

So, am I crazy? Anyone else here working on physical robotics or embodied AI? Would love to hear your takes, skeptical or otherwise. If either role sounds like you, or someone you know, DM me.

Hey everyone,

I’ve built a management software for Canadian pet care businesses, and I’m looking for a few people to test it and give honest feedback before launch.

What it does:

• Manages customers, staff, pets, services, and more
• Browser-based and mobile-friendly
• Designed to work for any size business, including solo operators

How you can help:

• Try the software for free
• Use it the way you would in your business
• Share honest, constructive feedback—what works, what doesn’t, and what’s missing

Who I’m looking for:

• Canadian pet care businesses of any size
• Even one-person businesses
• Anyone willing to test it and give real feedback

If you’re interested, DM me and I’ll send you more details.

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