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Potential Cofounder wanted:

Hey! I have a startup idea that I am working on right now and would really love for some people to help out and become cofounders and gain ownership as well. I find that building something with other people are much more important than just solo work.

Below is the idea description and please feel free to reply if you are willing to contribute!

“One of the biggest issue is the distraction from social media and phone usage that can detract people away from doing actual work, leading to accumulated stress and workload. This is sometimes highlighted with groups of friends or people studying whereas one person that does pick up their phone may influence other people in picking it up to. Screen blockers and app blockers do not work due to one important thing, which is that it still requires independence and autonomy. People could easily delete the app. 

AIM: Create an online application whereas friends can monitor whether(but not activity such as texting, calling and personal info) if someone is on certain apps such as social media with invitation and permission and have the ability to temporarily flag a certain app on each other’s phone  such that when they do attempt to access the app while studying, it requires whoever you shared this study space with to authenticate access. This will be similar to life 360 in that this will only work if you approve of a friends circle and it’s within your own circle and you have the ability to get out of the group or disable the group. However, studies do show that this type of way to “get out” or “disable” is less done than simply deleting an app. With this it allows studying or any other activities to be much more interactive, allowing you to talk to other people rather than simply staring at your phone and it will be programmed such that you can choose what apps to restrict and the authentication process will not spill any private data. This idea does not cross any patents. Though it is just an interest project and the ultimate goal is to create a sample build. “

Will start coding and setting up next week. No patent crossing for this and would love to include some other people into this project. If you need further clarifications. Please let me know! But even if you cannot help out, please feel free to provide any advice. Any advice is very useful in this case!

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u/Straight_Mousse_8238 — 3 days ago
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Update: Keto Auto is live. Come break it.

Happy Canada Day!

Posted here a couple weeks ago about building a private reverse-auction car marketplace for Metro Vancouver. You guys showed up. UX designers, developers, people with dealer contacts — all from this sub. So here’s the update.

It’s live. ketoauto.com

7 dealerships are lined up for the pilot. Site’s been through a full design pass. The buyer flow works. Probably.

Still solo, still bootstrapping, still running on caffeine and stubbornness.

What will help:Go poke around the site and tell me what’s broken, confusing, or makes you want to close the tab. Honest feedback only — if it sucks, say that. I’d rather hear it from you.

A few specific things I’m curious about:

- Does the value prop make sense in the first 5 seconds?

- Does the privacy promise feel real or does it feel like marketing?

- Would you actually use this to buy a car?

If you know a dealership GM or sales manager in Metro Vancouver who might be into a free pilot — DM me. We’re actively onboarding.

Thanks to u/chokle, u/Arraaigeessterr, u/zhengc, and u/Less_Environment7614 for jumping in early. This sub does what it says.

Site: ketoauto.com

u/driveWithSam — 5 days ago

Looking for a Technical Co-Founder to Build an AI Startup (Vancouver/Burnaby, Canada)

Title:
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for a passionate technical co-founder to partner with on a startup I’m building.
A little about me:
I have several years of experience in marketing, digital strategy, and business development.
I enjoy validating ideas, building brands, finding customers, and growing businesses.
I already have access to a coworking space where we can meet and build together.
I’m based in Burnaby, British Columbia, and I’m open to both local and remote collaboration.
I’m looking for someone with experience in areas such as:
AI/ML
Full-stack development
Mobile or web app development
Cloud infrastructure
Product engineering
I’m not just looking for someone to write code—I want a true partner who wants to build something meaningful and is interested in sharing the journey and the equity.
If you’re someone who enjoys solving real-world problems and wants to build a scalable startup from the ground up, I’d love to connect.

Feel free to send me a DM with:
A little about yourself
What you’re currently working on
Your technical background
What kind of startup interests you
Let’s build something great together!

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u/Ok-Guava-3155 — 6 days ago
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Startup/entrepreneur community groups ?

Anyone know the best way to find Slack, Discord, or WhatsApp communities for startups, AI builders, and tech enthusiasts?

I’m looking to connect with founders, indie hackers, AI engineer, and people building interesting products. Any recommendations for communities or directories would be appreciated!

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u/Rahiuppal — 5 days ago

I’m looking for a friend to start a local business in Vancouver

We spend more time with our businesses partners than our friends so basically the perfect way is to find someone you like and start a business together. That being said, i’m a neurodivergent introvert and I’m looking for a smart , easygoing smooth person , so we become acquaintance and then business partners and the friends - this will go quick though

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u/pfcrtx — 9 days ago

Looking for a local co-founder for my hardware startup!

Hey guys I posted a post not too long ago but should have been a little more specific. I am looking for a co-founder for my hardware smart home device startup. The first product is built already, and have more ideas and more coming. Need someone that is passionate about smart home tech, innovative design, and integration that is available to everyone.

I would prefer someone with a more "business" oriented personality but am open to almost anything. If you want to check out the smart home device, let me know and ill drop it below in a comment.

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u/NoviSense — 9 days ago
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I’m hiring more sales representatives

Company Description
Kristina Wushke is a Vancouver based fashion accessories brand creating premium quality scarves made from 100% silk, wool silk, and silk cotton blends, featuring original artwork by Kristina Wushke: KRISTINAWUSHKE.COM

We are hiring an Independent Sales Representative for the Toronto area. Applicants must be based in Toronto or nearby.
This is a commission based position with earnings of 15% to 20% of each order value.
We are looking for someone with experience in fashion, luxury, gift, or lifestyle products, existing industry connections, or strong sales skills and the ability to build new relationships.
A key advantage of this role is the opportunity to earn ongoing commissions from repeat orders placed by accounts you establish and manage. We value initiative, professional communication, and long term partnership building.
You will work directly with the founder to develop sales strategies and share market feedback.

Role Description
The Independent Sales Representative will be responsible for developing B2B sales within the assigned territory and building relationships with new retail and corporate clients.
Target customers may include boutiques, retail chains, gift shops, art galleries, museum stores, online retailers, and corporate gifting programs.
Responsibilities include:
• Identifying and approaching potential buyers
• Presenting the collection online or in person
• Following up on leads and closing sales
• Maintaining records of sales activity and prospects
• Providing market feedback and weekly sales reports
• Managing long term client relationships and repeat business

Qualifications
• Experience in B2B sales, business development, or wholesale sales
• Strong relationship building and communication skills
• Confidence with cold outreach, including email, phone, and in person presentations when needed
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Organized, reliable, and results driven approach
• Experience with premium, designer, luxury, or specialty products is an asset.

u/KristinaWushke — 12 days ago

Looking for some partners/people that want to build something amazin

Hey everyone,

I have built a hardware smart home device that turns any non metal surface into a smart home controller for your home through matter or mqtt.

Aka just touch the surface (granite, wood table, stone etc) and control your home directly from that surface.

Looking for some people that might be interested in joining me in this venture to truly build something amazing stuff as, there are quite a few more ideas preloaded.

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u/NoviSense — 12 days ago
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Looking for a Vancouver based non technical founder who can sell

I am a technical person want to create a B2B app, create a product that is actually useful. I do have an idea that would be nice to run by business person. Ideally you have some background or experience in talking to business customers since I don’t really have an experience in that department nor do i feel am the right person for that.

Equity if we go with my idea would start low but increase as you bring in customers. If we go with a new idea after back and forth, we would be 50-50 partners. I dont want anyone who wants to integrate AI just because its a shiny new thing. The boring B2B apps should be reliable and AI isnt that yet.

Only Vancouver based tho please. Dm if interested

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u/Ok-Zucchini-86 — 10 days ago

Question for plumbers or trades business folks

Do customers move on to another business if you don’t pick up on time? I had give a couple of plumbers a call yesterday but some of them didn’t pick up so I was genuinely wondering.

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u/Smooth-Flight7322 — 11 days ago