Show HN: CoffeeSpace – A simpler cofounder matching app

coffeespace.com

10 points by fauzanrm 3 days ago

We’ve been working on a playground that showcases what our cofounder-matching mobile app can do (https://coffeespace.com). It’s designed as a swipe gallery (similar to Hinge), but instead of matching romantically, you’re swiping through profiles of potential cofounders. The profiles are simulated and representative of the real users you'll find on our app. You can even try setting filters to refine your matches.

Why we built it:

Our mission is simple: to create more high-quality cofounder team-ups in the world. In the startup space, finding the right cofounder can be challenging, and we wanted to provide an intuitive, fun way to make that connection. We’ve even integrated LinkedIn information into the app to give you a fuller sense of who you’re connecting with.

What to expect:

You can try the playground now, using it to test out different filters and explore the user experience. If you’d like to try the app itself, it’s built using FlutterFlow and is ready for download.

We’re still figuring out if the swipe method is the best way to match cofounders. We’re considering adding a browse feature where users can view recommended profiles in a more traditional manner. A semantic search bar that lets you find cofounders by specific traits and characteristics is also in the works.

Constantly looking for feedback:

We’ve gained around 6,000 users and are constantly improving the app based on what we hear. We’d love your feedback—especially as we continue to iterate on user experience for founders.

Fun things to try:

- Try different filters and see what kind of cofounders you find. - Let us know if swipe feels like the right approach for you, or if browsing/searching fits better.

The tech stack:

Mobile app: Built with FlutterFlow. Playground: JavaScript and HTML running on Webflow. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

Cheers, Hazim, Carin, Fauzan

danjl 2 days ago

The topical matching is horrible. I tried two very different topical areas and got the same candidates in the same order. Likely there are just not enough candidates, or their demo is fake. Hard to make an app like this because it needs a big user base, and the first people to try a service like this are the most desperate. Plus there are dozens of companies trying to make co-founder finders. It is one of the most common ideas presented in startup communities, which also undermines the ability to get lots of users. Finally, apps and companies that prey on inexperienced founders are a Bad Thing (tm), since they play into the false belief that anyone can start a company and get rich.

rohannn 2 days ago

I'm not a founder but this seems like a super fun idea!

2024user 3 days ago

I am surprised the domain name coffeespace was available or did you have to buy it?

App looks pretty slick. Well done.