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Anyone here who is a proptech/Construction tech startup founder. Would love to get your feedback on the space.

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“Everybody’s got plans until the process shows up.” 🎶

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Claude Cowork is only on Mac? For those on windows how have you been accessing it? What neat things have you come up with?

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Does anyone have recommendations on the best path to source a capable assistant who can help with back office work?

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I just tried out Image to Image AI and it’s seriously impressive — you upload a photo, pick a style or edit like “change background” or “retro film look”, and watch it transform in seconds while keepi… more

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I’m a Virtual Assistant with experience in customer support, inbox management, scheduling, and client communication across fast-paced environments.

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Hey! Does anyone know any good masterminds for professionals starting a fractional CMO consultancy?

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While working with a previous employer, I began creating graphic designs for their Facebook marketing. Through that experience, I discovered a genuine passion for design and branding.

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How old were you when you started your entrepreneurial journey, and how many years did it take for you to feel like your business was yielding the results you're happy with? I'm 36, hoping to … more

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I got an order of 12 Ai construction promo videos through my cold email. I asked them to pay 50% upfront but the manager said they only pay the finished work. So I agreed with them and made a £200 dea… more

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I’m realizing a lot of startup ideas don’t fail because they’re bad they fail because nothing ever gets built.
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I want to launch my first business, but like most average people, the fear of failing is holding me back. I've wanted to give up and just move on with my normal life many times, but this deep desi… more

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Do you have to assume that every startup is going to have the San Fran startup culture, where people and entire teams are laid off with no notice whatsoever when they feel like they're no longer n… more

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After being impacted by the May layoffs from PwC, I decided to launch my own boutique tax & bookkeeping firm. I'm a CPA with Big 4 and mid-tier experience, and I'm currently working with individ… more

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Payroll Providers? I need a payroll provider for a new venture. Anyone have experience with Thera?

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I started a fractional head of growth role for a new AI start up and decided to end the contract because the founder has zero product vision. They are basically just recycling ideas for products already in the m… more

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We hired two people in December and now I am realizing how much work onboarding actually is. January suddenly feels very heavy. How are other teams handling early year ramp up?

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We just set our goals for the year and I already know half of them are unrealistic. The numbers look nice on the slide but the execution is a different story. How do you build plans that actually surv… more

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How would you allocate a $25,000 grant to launch or expand your business in January if given to you?

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How are you approaching funding conversations in the new year after everything this market put us through. I am rewriting our pitch deck this week with a much more realistic story. What are you changi… more

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Is this app new? I don’t see much in terms of usage. Has anyone landed a job here?

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What is the biggest business mistake you made in 2025? I trusted the wrong partnership and it cost us months of progress.

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What was the moment this year you realized your startup was either going to make it or not. For me it was watching our runway shrink while our to-do list kept growing. I spent the holidays quietly bui… more

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Starting off 2026 with a dev hunt! Looking for an AWS-certified developer with AI experience (Bedrock a plus). Great team, clear roadmap, early Q1 start.
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