Ask HN: Who keeps you accountable and on track with your startup?

Myself and a 2 other startup/entrepreneurially-minded folks have been keeping each other accountable with our startups and entrepreneurial endeavors. It started with a weekly Skype call and now we're keeping each other up to date and motivated online via software I'm working on (more on that later).

The basic structure of the group is to ask each other these questions: What have you accomplished? Did you accomplish what you planned to? If not, why not? What will you do next?

My group mates have kept me motivated, encouraged, and working on the important (rather than fun) tasks. They offer fresh perspective, feedback and new ideas. Hopefully, I do the same for them. It's been an incredible experience so far.

So, HN: who keeps you accountable and on track with your startup?

For my project, I want to start online accountability groups like these for entrepreneurs and startup founders. We'll provide the online tools, organization, direction, and means to keep yourself and group mates motivated, productive and (eventually) profitable. Right now, the web-based software we're using & developing is in alpha stage but usable.

If there's enough interest I'd love to take on some alpha testers and let them use the service for free until we launch. If you're interested in alpha testing and being placed in a group, being a coach/mentor, or just want more info, let me know: mike.nicholaides@gmail.com and/or leave a comment here. Also, you don't need to have a group formed already to participate (nor do I expect many people to).