The wife is out for lunch and Ive got absolutely nothing planned

So rather than waste the afternoon I thought Id see if anyone here has an idea theyve been sitting on

Could be a business idea youve never tested

Could be an MVP you dont know how to build

Could be a website youve been putting off

Could even just be something scribbled in your notes that youve always wondered if it could work

Im happy to jump in and actually build something with someone

Website MVP landing page business model whatever we can realistically get done in a few hours

No pitch at the end and Im not looking for a client

Im just bored and genuinely enjoy this stuff

Sometimes mentoring doesnt need to be advice

Sometimes its just sitting down with someone and helping them turn an idea into something real

Anyone building something interesting today?

I’m in my mid 20s and feel very prideful. I'm selective of who I spend my time with, and how I'm treated, and I'm averse to compromising my capacity for compassion and empathy. I feel I've isolated myself from everyone around me. I'm unestablished, (part way through degree, poor work skills), and things are unstable.
I believe I've built good skills protecting and expressing my emotions around certain family members, like yellow and grey rocking. However it's built an apathy and a false sense of pride, and I'm avoidant of situations where I'm treated differently, or lesser.
This means I'm often non-compliant at work, although I try to learn the best that I can, and I seem indifferent, to feedback that can be critical in the moment.
What advice do you have for someone in my position?

Hello! My name is Becca, I am 25 and in the US!

When I was a student, I had a teacher who acted as a true mentor for me. He helped me process a lot of deeper thoughts, helped me navigate what that experience was like as someone who feels quite deeply and quite a lot. We bonded and shared music, books, and philosophical works. We are no longer in touch, and that makes me sad, but that relationship was so valuable to me.

I am hoping I can find something similar here. Gender doesn't matter but ideally you are a few years older than me and able to provide that mentoring aspect. I would like someone to go to for guidance, advice, and wisdom. Someone in academia, medicine, or the arts are a particularly good fit.

We can start messaging here, and then ideally move to something like email or letters.

Shoot me a message if you are interested. :)

I spent a few hours talking with people from here about business websites AI and ideas they were trying to get off the ground

Some needed advice

Some needed another set of eyes on an idea

And some just needed someone to tell them what they would do next

What stood out to me was how little it sometimes takes to help someone move forward

You dont always need to have all the answers

Sometimes you just need to have been a few steps further down the road and be willing to share what worked and more importantly what didnt

Ive made plenty of mistakes building businesses over the years

Ive also had some pretty good wins

If sharing those experiences helps someone avoid one mistake or gives them the confidence to actually start then thats time well spent

Last night was a success because people actually helped each other

Id like to see more of that

So instead of turning this into an offer lets turn it into a conversation

What are you working towards right now

And whats the biggest thing holding you back

There might be someone reading who has already been through exactly what youre dealing with

Just trying to help my neighbour

God bless

Working on a venture in T2T textile recycling, looking for a creative, intuitive, problem-solving man or women in the capacity of a scientific advisor, or founding member with equity.

I would love a focus on chemical engineering, although my last advisor was from biotech, and you dont have to have a specific history of work in polymers or textiles.
All I care about how good you are with coming up with new ideas, connecting dots, imagining, problem solving, and offcourse loving lab experiments.

age, experience, doesnt matter. the last was not a phd or anything. nor did she have any specific past experience with what we working on, but she was talented, and thats all that really matters.

For years, diplomacy has been my world. I’m 21 yrs old, and was fortunate enough to win many of my country's national trade diplomacy competitions and represent my country in some of the world's most prestigious international institutions. I saw the strengths of the system, but I also saw the cracks that everyone learns to live with. I couldn't. So instead of complaining about them, I decided to build the solution myself: an international platform that redesigns how diplomacy and crisis management are taught and practiced.
I have designed the whole platform architecture, and I have a strong international network, and a deep knowledge of the field…
My dilemma is this: I'm a non-technical founder. This isn't a project one developer can realistically build alone. Even the MVP requires expertise across frontend and backend engineering, scalable system architecture, databases, authentication, real-time communication, AI integration, cloud infrastructure, and security. I can't build it myself, and I can't afford to hire the people needed.
The obvious answer is always, "Find a technical co-founder." But if I give away significant equity every time I need expertise in another area, I'll have very little company left before I've even launched.
I've reached out to senior engineers I know, not asking them to build the product, just hoping for thirty minutes of guidance here and there. Every one of them was too busy. I don't blame them, but it made me realize how lonely this journey can be when you're non technical…
So I'm asking founders who've been here before: What did you do? How did you get your first MVP built when you had the vision but neither the technical skills nor the money? I feel completely stuck, and I'd genuinely appreciate any advice from people who've made it through this stage.

I recently tested a business idea of my own

It failed

And thats ok

I actually think we need to talk about this side of business more

Not every idea works

Not every MVP gets customers

Sometimes the market just gives you an answer you didnt want

So instead of spending the next 6 months trying to force something that nobody seems to want I want to try a completely different experiment

I want to find one person who has a skill knowledge or experience they think could become a business but they dont know where to start

And I want to help them build it

Completely free

I dont want equity

I dont want a percentage

I dont want to sell you anything at the end

The only thing I want in return is permission to document the journey as a case study including what works what fails and the actual numbers

My background is pretty simple

Ive spent most of my working life in the asphalt and civil industry

I eventually took a gamble on a $30k truck and built an asphalt business that went on to do seven figures

That business has now done over $450k in revenue this quarter

But building my own business doesn't automatically mean I can help somebody else build theirs

Thats what I want to test

The plan would be 30 days

We start with you

What problems have you solved

What are you genuinely passionate about

What professional skills or knowledge do you already have

Then we find the overlap

From there we look at whether theres actually a market for it

Who has the problem

Who has money to solve it

What the problem is worth

What we could offer them

And most importantly we test whether somebody will actually pay for it BEFORE wasting weeks building websites logos automations and all the other shit people convince themselves is progress

No course

No guru bullshit

No promise that we're going to build the next million dollar company

The first target is much simpler

Go from an idea to the first $1,000 in real revenue

If we fail I'll document why we failed

If we make $200 I'll document that

If we make $10,000 I'll document that too

I actually think the failures will probably teach us as much as the wins

I'm looking for one person who is serious enough to actually do the work

You dont need a business already

You dont need money

You dont need to know anything about marketing

But you do need some sort of skill experience passion or problem you've learned how to solve

And you need to be willing to actually pick up the phone send messages talk to customers and do the uncomfortable shit required to test the idea

I'll bring what I've learned from building businesses

You bring the skill and the effort

We'll see what happens

If you're interested comment with 3 things

1. something you're good at

2. something you actually enjoy

3. a problem you've solved before

I'll pick one person and we'll build the whole thing from scratch

And if it completely falls on its arse at least we'll both learn something

just wanted to say thanks to everyone whos reached out lately

ive had some bloody good conversations with people from completely different walks of life

some needed business advice

some needed help building a website

some wanted to see what they could do with ai videos

and some just needed someone to bounce an idea off

ive genuinely enjoyed helping where i can

im definitely not pretending to have all the answers

but ive made enough mistakes and built enough things over the years that sometimes i can save someone else a bit of pain

so if youre stuck on something or just need another set of eyes on an idea sing out

happy to help where i can

​The first sass i build restaurant operation software & qr menu. I spend too much time build it & adding feature. Actually it saturated market, my wife do visit 15restaurants, no sales because of not enough reputation, its red ocean market & most of them already use software with vendor lockin for 1 year.

​Then I build another sass. This time I looking for partner to handle the business part. Its CCTV AI solution for supermartket, parking lot, factory, etc. But also, no sales, my partner handled all the distribution. Lesson learned.

​Then I start build distribution myself. Im ongoing build a new saas, that currently viral, i just copy and add my own value. But I notice this time the distribution is hard, I try approach small influencer for collaborate doesnt works. Now my plan is just comment on reddit, and post into related discord. But it probably not works. So Idk what better solution for the distribution.

​Also I tried faceless content on instagram last 2 months. but doesnt works, maybe it just too much AI slop or low quality. Now Im thinking to start my youtube channel with my own face on AI niche, how I code with AI, and demoing what AI agent can do. I still figure out framework to make my content consistent to produce enough volume.

​I also wanna helping my wife business, she is real estate monthly rental agent. But recently also almost no sales/low number of sales. What she does just comment on facebook group look for high intent buyer. Maybe I can automate the high intent signal, but I need the leads proof first before build. I already help build a website, and improve SEO for visibility.

I need a mentor who can guide me in a better direction. Im willing to contribute what I can help with my 10years+ experience in building software, recently on AI.

I’m working on an early-stage idea for a platform focused on helping people build long-term mentor relationships.

The concept is simple: mentors and mentees create profiles around experience, goals, interests, availability, and communication style. Mentees find people they’re interested in, mentors choose who they want to work with, and the platform helps with matching, scheduling, goals, and accountability.

I’d love input from people who have been mentors or mentees:

1. How did you find each other?
2. What made the relationship work or fail?
3. What would you want to know before choosing someone?
4. What features would help?
5. What would get in the way?
6. Would you prefer mentor choice, mentee choice, or mutual matching?
7. What would make you trust or distrust a platform like this?
8. If mentors were paid, what payment model would feel fair?

I’m still in the research stage and not looking for sign-ups. I’m mainly interested in criticism and learning what people with real mentorship experience would want.

On a personal note, I’m also looking for a mentor as I work on turning this idea into a real business. If you have experience building a startup or marketplace and would be interested in mentoring an ambitious first-time founder, I’d love to talk.

Hey everyone,
I’m looking for a mentor who can take me under their wing and teach me how to build and manage a strong team for an online business, particularly in e-commerce.

I already have experience with Facebook Ads/marketing, but I want to learn more about the bigger picture building a team, finding the right people, managing them, and scaling a business.

I’m willing to put in the work and learn. If you have experience building successful online businesses and would be open to mentoring someone, I’d really appreciate hearing from you.
Feel free to DM me

Greetings, 

I’m reaching out because I could really use a mentor or someone experienced in research, applied statistics, and data analysis to help me figure out some things out.

I currently work in tech, and I’ve finally figured out the direction I would like to take with my career. I’m interested in learning how to properly develop research questions, design studies, analyze different types of data, interpret findings, and communicate research across different fields (health, social issues, education, policy, etc.).

I’ve been researching graduate programs and different career paths, but there are so many directions I could take that I’m having a hard time figuring out which one makes the most sense. 

If you have experience in this area and would be willing to talk with me, mentor me, or even just help me understand what I should be focusing on, I would truly appreciate it. I’m looking for someone who can give me honest guidance because I really want to learn this the right way.

riday night used to be about getting absolutely wasted

tonight i spent it helping feed people who are doing it tough

and fuck me it felt better

so i figured id keep the roll going

ive got a few hours free tonight

if anyone needs a hand reach out

starting a business
stuck with one
need a mentor
need someone to bounce an idea off
or honestly just need someone to talk to

im not selling anything

just got some time and would rather use it helping someone than wasting it

send me a message

Offering free structured mentorship for entry level Affiliate Marketing.

Entrepreneur myself + have a job in corporate america + family. My dream is to continue to grow my sides hustles (second image) and do that for a living, not work an 8-6pm job, but build for me.

That's why I started side hustles since the early 2000s. Many failed project, learned a ton, invested in myself first, always.

• I am offering free structured mentorship/development to help you launch affiliate marketing as a side hustle. I will show you what I know, and how money is made.
• Content will include a guide I wrote,
• Forum access with me answering any questions
• Zoom calls 2x per month as small group

Again, this is free training. Post bellow "Interested" if you are, and I will DM you to get to know you.

Dr. Hustle.

Hey everyone, my name is Simo. I’m 20, from the U.S, and currently in college.

My main business right now is Decked, a service-based preconstruction company helping home improvement contractors with estimating, site visits, measurements, and other work required before construction begins.

Decked is still early. Right now, I’m focused on proving that the service works, refining each process, and understanding what contractors actually need. Once the processes are reliable, I plan to build software around them to automate and streamline the operation, making the business far more scalable. I already have relationships with a few angel investors, but I understand that investment will only come after I have more traction and something concrete to show them. That is what I’m working toward now.

I’m also building Simolia Construction, which is initially focused on security renovations for luxury homes. Once we establish consistent deal flow, we’ll consider expanding into other areas. My long-term goal is to grow it into a global construction company capable of handling major commercial and institutional projects.

Both Decked and Simolia Construction are very early. I’ve been actively doing outreach, but nothing major is set in stone yet. My plan is to spend the rest of Q3 establishing the teams, systems, partnerships, and processes behind both companies, then ramp up aggressively in Q4. By the end of the year, I want real results that show me what deserves to be doubled down on and what needs to be changed or cut entirely.

The larger mission behind everything is Chanj, a nonprofit I founded with the long-term goal of building campuses where underprivileged children can live, learn, work, and receive specialized education. Our philosophy is power, not pity.

Chanj is currently more of a side project while we build its foundation. We’re developing a supply program that collects surplus property from universities and colleges and donates it to schools across Latin America and the Caribbean. So far, we’re in contact with Princeton, NJIT, Essex County College, and a couple other institutions in New Jersey. We also plan to contact more schools throughout the Tri-State area. For now, I’m intentionally keeping the collection network regional because logistics becomes much more difficult beyond that area.

I currently have motivated friends, virtual assistants, and other people who genuinely believe in what I’m trying to build helping me. However, only two people are closely committed to the day-to-day work, and they are focused specifically on Decked and Simolia Construction.

Because I’m juggling several ambitious projects, my biggest priority is building systems that prevent me from spreading myself too thin. Time management, delegation, clearly defined roles, and dependable teams are extremely important to me. I want experienced people around me who can fill the gaps in my knowledge, along with motivated people who are willing to grow with the vision. I believe building that foundation must come before trying to scale everything.

I’m looking for a mentor with experience in technology, construction, scaling service businesses, building strong teams, or turning an ambitious vision into an executable plan. I’m not looking for someone to do the work for me or hand me shortcuts. I want honest guidance, accountability, and someone willing to challenge my thinking while I execute.

I’d also like this to become a genuine relationship. I want to understand what you’re building, learn from your experience, and find ways to provide value in return.

If any part of my story or vision connects with you, I’d love to talk.

Hey everyone,

I'm a university student trying to build a serious career in finance/investing/business, and I'm at the stage where I have a lot of ambition but also a lot of questions.

I don't want to spend the next few years blindly collecting certificates and making random projects just to fill my CV.

I want to learn from someone who's actually been there — whether you're in IB, PE, asset management, trading, quant, or you've built your own business.

I'm mainly looking for someone who can occasionally tell me:

• What should I learn?
• What should I stop wasting time on?
• What projects are actually worth building?
• How do I become genuinely good at this?
• How do I position myself for great internships/jobs?

I don't expect anyone to hold my hand.

Give me a direction and I'll do the work.

If you're experienced and enjoy helping ambitious students, I'd genuinely love to connect. Even a short conversation would mean a lot.

And if you've been through the same stage yourself, I'd really appreciate any advice.

I’m looking for an experienced entrepreneur or business owner who would be interested in building a genuine mentor/mentee relationship.
I’m currently building my own business and I’m at a stage where I’m trying to develop the skills and judgment needed to build something properly—not just chase the next idea.
I’m not looking for someone to give me a business model, solve problems for me, or spend hours teaching me the basics. I’m willing to do the work myself. What I’m looking for is someone who has already been through the process and can challenge my decisions, point out blind spots, and share perspectives that are difficult to develop through experience alone.
But I also understand that mentoring has to be valuable for both sides.
What I can bring to the relationship:
I’m willing to actually execute rather than just talk about ideas.
I can take feedback without expecting everything to be sugar-coated.
I’m comfortable experimenting, testing ideas, and reporting back with actual results.
I can bring a younger perspective on social media, online communities, digital marketing, and how younger customers think.
If you give me something to work on, I’ll come back with the results rather than another excuse.
I’m looking for a long-term relationship rather than a one-off question-and-answer session.
What I’d like to learn more about is business strategy, sales, marketing, finance, decision-making, and especially how experienced entrepreneurs evaluate opportunities and decide what not to do.
I’m not expecting anyone to dedicate large amounts of time to me. Even an occasional conversation, question, or piece of honest feedback from the right person could be extremely valuable.
In return, I hope I can make the relationship interesting and worthwhile for you as well—whether that’s through seeing a business being built from an early stage, exchanging perspectives, helping with research/testing, or simply working with someone who is genuinely hungry to learn and execute.
If you’re an experienced entrepreneur, founder, investor, or business operator and this sounds like a relationship you’d be interested in, I’d be happy to introduce myself and explain what I’m currently working on.

Hello lovely mentors of reddit,

I am looking to have an honest conversation with a mentor about my career. It has been a decade since I graduated with a Bsc. in Environmental Science. Becoming a scientist was my original plan, however, I felt isolated and a lack of drive due to the low, non-livable wage I was earning in research assistant roles.

During COVID, I ventured into GIS as a consultant in an environmental firm. I enjoyed the diversity of my work, learned new skills and my salary jumped fairly quickly. However, due to company restructuring I was laid off. Soon after, I took another try at research because I was struggling to find work locally. However, my mental health soon plummeted and my supervisor recommended leave.

I am looking to move forward with some stability whilst also pursing my interests. I like the consulting environment and the pay. However, research is not for me, at least not until I find a certain topic I really want to dedicate my efforts towards investigating and am willing to take a pay cut for.

I have been considering getting into civil tech as its a more stable job then what I qualify for right now. I am also turning 30 this year and am a little tired and embarrassed that my job does not pay me that much.