WHAT YOU BUILD CAN HELP YOU BUILD
You have something useful.
Trade it for what you need.
Offer your product, a subscription or your expertise in return for something your startup needs. Find another founder, discuss the details and agree on an exchange that works for both sides.
Give & receiveMake value explicit
Direct discussionAgree with the other founder
Track the outcomeOpen, agreed or closed
01 / MAKE THE MATCH
Start with your need.
Show what you can offer.
Create a listing that makes both sides of the exchange clear. Describe your product or service, the value you bring and the kind of help you are looking for.
- List products, subscriptions or services you can provide.
- Describe the category, scope and outcome you need.
- Include a budget range and the arrangements you are open to where relevant.
MAKE THE MATCH · illustrative view
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I can offerSix months of an analytics subscription
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I am looking forEmail infrastructure for my launch
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ScopeSeats, duration, limits and onboarding
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ArrangementExchange or another mutually agreed option
02 / AGREE DIRECTLY
A conversation first.
A useful agreement next.
Founders respond with offers. Discuss the details with the other participant, compare what is proposed and choose the offer that fits.
- Connect the listing and offer to verified startup profiles.
- Keep offer discussions between the participating accounts.
- Confirm access, delivery, support and duration before accepting.
AGREE DIRECTLY · illustrative view
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01 / PublishExplain what you need and what you can offer
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02 / DiscussReview offers and clarify both sides
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03 / AgreeAccept an offer with a defined scope
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04 / TrackKeep the listing status up to date
03 / THINK BEYOND CASH
Your product can open
a new working relationship.
An exchange can help you try another tool, test a collaboration or solve a specific need. Keep the commitment small enough to deliver and clear enough to evaluate.
- Exchange complementary subscriptions for an agreed period.
- Offer product expertise in return for a specific service.
- Review the outcome together before extending the arrangement.
THINK BEYOND CASH · illustrative view
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Software ⇄ softwareComplementary products for two teams
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Subscription ⇄ serviceProduct access for a defined deliverable
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Expertise ⇄ expertiseA focused collaboration with clear boundaries