stellarcitizen•This week
I fell into the builder's trap and need help getting out
Hi r/startups,
First-time technical founder here. Two years ago, I decided to leave the 9-5 grind and build something meaningful. Now, I have (what I believe is) a brilliant technical solution but no clear business case. I’m seeking a cofounder with product and marketing expertise to help pivot my project into a viable business - or start a new one. Details below.
About Me
36yo, born in Berlin and moved to San Francisco 8 years ago
Master's in Software Engineering with 15 years of experience
Worked with early-stage startups in Berlin and a venture studio in SF
Spent the past years leading a team of 12 shipping enterprise software
The tech I've built
An AI engine that makes it easy for developers to automate their workflows. It works with code, issues, PRs and integrates with 3rd party systems like error trackers, wikis, ticketing systems, etc. It takes natural language instructions, fulfills them autonomously and responds with a result. The functionality is served as a platform, with an API and an SDK. On top of it, I've built a CLI and a web application with productivity tools for developers.
Who and what I'm looking for
My main goal is to leave my current job and build a company around a problem that matters to me, ideally with considerable equity. I’m looking for:
A cofounder with product and marketing expertise who sees potential in my tech and can help turn it into a successful business—or someone with a strong business case who needs a technical founder.
Mentorship from someone experienced in dev tool startups or as a successful solo founder. I’d love to learn from your journey and would be happy to offer my technical expertise or collaborate on projects in return.
Happy to answer any questions or provide more details. Cheers!
