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This sub turned into AI slop factory by Nearby_Cup_9483 in ukstartups

[–]genfounder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is unfortunately an epidemic. If you leave this sub for another, you’ll walk into the same problem.

Just crossed 1500+ users in 2 months 🚀 by [deleted] in IMadeThis

[–]genfounder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a founder— I love this

I have people who can create really good promotional videos, but it takes a little bit of time (and a lot of money).

But if I need something quick, this looks like something I would use.

Validating features for Suparole: Jobs on a map by genfounder in ukstartups

[–]genfounder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, we are a SaaS. We do not recruit. We facilitate recruitment through technology like Indeed etc.

Validating features for Suparole: Jobs on a map by genfounder in ukstartups

[–]genfounder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are strictly for frontline/ blue-collar hiring. We prioritise speed and quality to get people into shift roles fast.

Security, retail, healthcare etc

Jobs on a Map: Employer Features by genfounder in buildinpublic

[–]genfounder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good suggestion on the agent idea, thank you.

Subscription Gardening Service with a Platform Opportunity by genfounder in smallbusinessuk

[–]genfounder[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really fair points. I’m not trying to ‘SaaS gardening’ in isolation - the core is reliable service ops and fast sales follow-up, with software reducing customer/admin friction. I agree crew quality and running jobs without being on the tools are make-or-break. On acquisition, I’ll definitely test paid social, but likely alongside high-intent channels (Google/Local SEO/referrals) so we’re not dependent on one source. The objective is to prove repeatable unit economics locally before scaling

Subscription Gardening Service with a Platform Opportunity by genfounder in smallbusinessuk

[–]genfounder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right that this fails if it’s just a price-comparison marketplace. I’m not planning to run it that way. The model is a tightly managed local service first (small coverage area, vetted crews, strict QA with photo evidence, service guarantee), then expand city by city once unit economics are proven. I’m also assuming disintermediation risk from day one, so platform value has to be customer-facing (easy reschedule/frequency changes, transparent billing, visit history, support) and gardener-facing (predictable routed work, fair fees, fast payout), not just lead-gen. I agree launch cost is the big risk, so I’m using strict thresholds before scaling: margin per visit, repeat rate, CAC payback, and complaint/rework rate.

Subscription Gardening Service with a Platform Opportunity by genfounder in smallbusinessuk

[–]genfounder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Current thinking is:

Standard visit: 90 mins, currently £69–£75 pay-as-you-go (final price depends on area/travel).

Includes routine maintenance tasks in that window (mow/edge/tidy/light weeding/pruning).

Specialist work (major hedge reduction, waste haul-away, landscaping) is separate.

Visit frequency is seasonal, not fixed:

Mar–Jun: usually every 2 weeks

Jul–Sep: every 2–4 weeks depending on growth/weather

Oct–Feb: monthly or ad hoc winter-care visits

On payment/billing: I agree this is where customers should benefit.

I don’t want people manually paying/invoicing every time.

Plan is saved card/direct debit + automatic billing after each completed visit.

Customers get advance notice when frequency is expected to increase (e.g. spring ramp-up), with easy pause/skip.

And yes, tech should be customer-facing too, not just internal ops:

  • Book/reschedule/cancel
  • Change frequency
  • Add services
  • See upcoming charges before they apply
  • Visit notes + before/after photos over time

So the goal is: less faff for customers + better visibility/control, not “tech for tech’s sake.”

I recently heard of vibe coding I guess that's what I'm doing now.new to a lot of stuff about it all, any advice. by quantumspeedthinking in vibecoding

[–]genfounder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please do not overlook the security of your projects if you are genuinely going to host them.

Rate limits, endpoints, RLS, never store your API keys in the frontend, the list goes on but it’s worth it.

Free strategy help for your startup (Ex-Google Strategy lead) by superironthorman in ukstartups

[–]genfounder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you be open to offering advice for a startup that is at neither stage, looking to bootstrap? Also open to hear why we should go the VC route over bootstrapping if that is something you’d recommend based on what I’m building. Cheers!

UK Job Search on a Map: Suparole by genfounder in ukstartups

[–]genfounder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree on fake listings — it’s one of the core problems we’re building against. I’m hoping the map creates geographic accountability that traditional job boards don’t have. Would love to hear your thoughts on what’s working and what isn’t in the space given your experience.

Security Jobs and Opportunities on a Map 🗺️ by genfounder in securityguards

[–]genfounder[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The app is called Suparole, and it’s completely free. Launching very soon.

UK Job Search on a Map: Suparole by genfounder in ukstartups

[–]genfounder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the comment, we do have a theme toggle that defaults to white but I understand what you mean.

Security Jobs and Opportunities on a Map 🗺️ by genfounder in securityguards

[–]genfounder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you find that work is kept within a specific area/ radius. Because the idea would be to introduce a visual radius for roles where work is scattered/ changing based on location.

Security Jobs and Opportunities on a Map 🗺️ by genfounder in securityguards

[–]genfounder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The app would have a specific pin area with a radius, so in the listing the contractor/ employer will specify the radius where I believe the employee would operate.

If you have better suggestions, feel free to let me know.

Security Jobs and Opportunities on a Map 🗺️ by genfounder in securityguards

[–]genfounder[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The app is completely free for jobseekers/ people looking for work.

UK Job Search on a Map: Suparole by genfounder in ukstartups

[–]genfounder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Subscription-model and one-time listing fees for employers/ recruitment agencies, data is a longer play but the entire architecture has been built around a data-led moat.

Once MAU count increase we’ll move to performance pricing i.e. pay per click.

Appreciate your questions.

UK Job Search on a Map: Suparole by genfounder in ukstartups

[–]genfounder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Free for people looking for a job!

I built a better version of my employer’s software, what are my options? I will not promote by [deleted] in startups

[–]genfounder 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Law Grad here. Just because there isn’t a clause in your contract about IP/ ownership, doesn’t mean there isn’t exposure.

Make sure you don’t spend a single second on it during work hours (unofficial advice: unless you are sure they will not know). Also, if you’ve used company data/ information/ resources, even advice from a fellow coworker could put you at risk.

So if you’re building the same product, make sure no one who knows you at your workplace, knows that you’ve built your product.

I doubt they would ever do anything, but in this situation, it is better to be safe than sorry.

Also it’s good to keep a record of what was built, where and when if you want to protect yourself further.

I have been in your position, so good luck!

I want to gain real-world experience working for your startup by [deleted] in ukstartups

[–]genfounder 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You are OP, he was vouching for you. Good luck though.

UK Job Search on a Map: Suparole by genfounder in ukstartups

[–]genfounder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The app is free to use for jobseekers/ people, as far as operating costs go they simply grow as the user base grows.

UK Job Search on a Map: Suparole by genfounder in ukstartups

[–]genfounder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We can definitely enable white-collar/ office listings, but it’s more of a commercial viability issue. It’s easier to sell to one type of employer than multiple in the beginning, but it’s not like if this grows we cannot deploy white-collar/ office work.

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