What is FoundersAround?
Discover where founders are building from around the world. Showcase your products. Market yourself.
Problem
Users want to discover where startup founders are located globally but manually search through scattered sources like social media or directories, leading to inefficient discovery and missed networking opportunities.
Solution
A web platform where users can interactively explore a global map of startup founders, filter by location/industry, and showcase their own profiles to build visibility.
Customers
Startup founders seeking exposure, investors scouting talent, and remote workers researching regional ecosystems.
Unique Features
Real-time founder location visualization with industry filters, optional profile integration (LinkedIn/Product Hunt), and community-driven updates.
User Comments
Saves hours vs manual searches
Great for remote team building
Lack of advanced filters noted
Engaging visual interface
Requests for founder messaging feature
Traction
Launched 3 months ago, 500+ Product Hunt upvotes, 10k+ founder profiles added, founder active on X (2.4k followers)
Market Size
The global startup ecosystem reached a $3.8 trillion valuation in 2023 (Startup Genome).
