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Fowndr: private network for startups, now live and handing out invites

24 points| stulogy | 15 years ago |fowndr.com | reply

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[+] yoseph|15 years ago|reply
Good on you for getting things up and running.

But what's the use case?

Isn't there a danger of amateur entrepreneurs giving bad advice? Why wouldn't I use Sprouter.com? It's Quora for Entrepreneurs and they have some of the best web entrepreneurs on there waiting to answer questions.

Sorry if I'm seeming harsh. As an entrepreneur, I'd genuinely like to know how I can leverage this tool to my benefit, before I sign up.

[+] rabble|15 years ago|reply
Isn't Quora itself Answers for Entrepreneurs? How can anything but Quora itself be Quora for Entrepreneurs?
[+] stulogy|15 years ago|reply
Hiya, Yeah good question. Well the thing is why don't you use Sprouter? I don't think you can be a part of too many networks, the more the better. The thinking behind Fowndr is it's not so much about lots of 'sages' who know the answers helping people who don't know, rather lots of people who are all exploring the challenges as well as the fun aspects of running a startup, together. It's all about the community.
[+] tzm|15 years ago|reply
Also, StartupGuild.net. Over 300 members in 4 days. Hosted on Yammer. Growing.
[+] MatthewPhillips|15 years ago|reply
Congratulations on the launch! I absolutely believe this will become an invaluable resource for startups. I think the nature of the network will entice people to share in ways they might not on HN, more in the natural way that is currently done in person or by email. I look forward to participating and learning from those going through the same issues.
[+] szcukg|15 years ago|reply
I'm a part of this and love the concept.
[+] tomotomo|15 years ago|reply
I haven't been invited yet, but it sounds like Startup Square, which has already shut down..
[+] mattdeboard|15 years ago|reply
What is a startup? Who qualifies for invites?
[+] krivc|15 years ago|reply
I think that anyone currently launching a company with a descent, fresh idea would qualify there.