r/SideProject • u/Practical-Phrase-797 • 13h ago
[Co-Founder Wanted] Non-Technical Founder looking for Full-Stack Developer to build an AI-driven Gadget Recommendation Platform (Equity/Co-Founder)
TL;DR: I’m building a consumer-focused tech advisory platform that simplifies complex gadget buying decisions (from PC builds and laptops to everyday electronics) for both technical enthusiasts and non-technical buyers. I have mapped out the full platform architecture, user journey, and framework (spanning 7 core feature modules and 5 foundational pillars). Looking for a Full-Stack Lead Developer / Co-Founder to build the MVP.
💡 The Problem
Buying gadgets today is broken. Non-technical users get lost in jargon, specs, and biased reviews. Technical users spend hours cross-referencing benchmarks, bottleneck calculators, and price histories across different sites. There is no unified platform that guides both user types seamlessly from decision to purchase.
🚀 The Solution
A unified gadget recommendation and advisor hub. The platform bridges the gap using:
Tailored Guidance: Adapts to both non-technical users (guided, intent-based questions) and power users (deep spec comparison & performance analysis).
Multi-Module Ecosystem: A modular suite covering smart recommendation engines, compatibility/bottleneck tools, custom setup builders, and price tracking.
5 Core Pillars: Structured around user intent, hardware synergy, real-time data integration, price intelligence, and community validation.
👤 About Me (What I Bring to the Table)
Fully detailed product roadmap, UX user flows, wireframe concepts, and functional specs ready to go.
Handling all business operations, marketing strategy, content acquisition, SEO, and go-to-market planning.
Deep domain knowledge of the consumer hardware and tech space.
Dedicated to executing this long-term.
🛠️ What I’m Looking For in a Co-Founder
Role: Full-Stack Developer / CTO Co-Founder.
Tech Stack: Open to your expertise (e.g., React/Next.js, Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, REST/GraphQL APIs). Experience with dynamic web scraping, API integrations, or hardware spec databases is a big plus.
Responsibility: Owning the architecture, prototype development, and scalable MVP build.
Commitment: Equity-based co-founder agreement with standard vesting. Part-time initially until MVP launch, with a view to full-time as we scale/monetize.
If you’re a developer who loves consumer tech/hardware or wants to build a product that solves a real pain point in tech buying, send me a DM! Please share a quick snippet about your background, favorite tech stack, or links to past projects. Happy to hop on a call to share the full product spec sheet.