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

by stulogy • 15 years ago

24 18 15 years ago

stulogy3• 15 years ago

Just a bit of background info. Fowndr is a Forrst for startups, it's invite only and was featured on HN a week ago. You can read more on my blog: http://stugreen.com/blog/2011/03/introducing-fowndr

mattdeboard• 15 years ago

What is a startup? Who qualifies for invites?

krivc• 15 years ago

I think that anyone currently launching a company with a descent, fresh idea would qualify there.

BobKabob• 15 years ago

OK, so once you have launched a company, and survived past those scary first couple years, you no longer qualify?

I ask because I founded a startup in '96, and we still try to "think like a startup". Just because we've been profitable for years doesn't mean we're done innovating.

szcukg• 15 years ago

I'm a part of this and love the concept.

yoseph4• 15 years ago

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.

stulogy3• 15 years ago

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.

yoseph4• 15 years ago

So the net benefit of me participating in this community is...? Making entrepreneurial friends?

arihelgason• 15 years ago

I don't think you can be a part of too many networks

Sure you can.

The opportunity cost is being part of a network that you get more out of. Or building/maintaining your personal network. Or working on something productive.

rabble• 15 years ago

Isn't Quora itself Answers for Entrepreneurs? How can anything but Quora itself be Quora for Entrepreneurs?

yoseph4• 15 years ago

Quora isn't just for entrepreneurs... E.g. http://www.quora.com/Charlie-Sheen-Meltdown-February-March-2...

tzm• 15 years ago

Also, StartupGuild.net. Over 300 members in 4 days. Hosted on Yammer. Growing.

MatthewPhillips• 15 years ago

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.

tomotomo• 15 years ago

I haven't been invited yet, but it sounds like Startup Square, which has already shut down..

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

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