RESOURCES
From first idea to launched product.
Tools and funding paths the community actually uses, organized by the stage you're in.
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Claude
LLM for thinking through problems, planning, and long-form writing. Strong at articles, marketing copy, and anything that needs structure and nuance.
ChatGPT
LLM for fast, creative brainstorming. Useful for website copy, ad copy, content ideas, and anything creativity-driven.
Perplexity
Fast, real-time research with cited sources — great for validating facts, competitors, or market info.
NotebookLM
Brain-dump notebook for all your product info — keeps everything in one place and easy to look up on the go.
Obsidian
Local-first note-taking app — notes saved as plain markdown on your own device, extendable with plugins. An alternative to NotebookLM if you want full data ownership.
CS50P: Introduction to Programming with Python
Harvard's full, free course teaching programming from scratch using Python.
Lovable
No-code/low-code AI app builder — describe what you want, get a working app.
Replit
Browser-based coding environment with a built-in AI agent for building and deploying apps.
Base44
No-code AI app builder for non-technical founders to ship MVPs fast.
FUNDRAISING
Grants, accelerators, and everything else that comes with raising.
Y Combinator Startup School
Free program and library covering idea validation, growth, and fundraising.
Wellfound (AngelList Talent)
Connect with angel investors and early-stage hires in one network.
Pitch
Deck templates built for fundraising, not generic slideware.
Carta
Cap table and equity management once you start raising and issuing shares.
Microsoft for Startups
Cloud credits and support with no equity taken.
Google for Startups
Credits, mentorship, and programs for early-stage founders.
NVIDIA Inception
Free program for AI startups: credits, technical resources, and investor connections.
Right Side Capital: Pre-Seed & Seed VC List
A living database of 100+ pre-seed and seed VC funds — check size, sector focus, and stage for each, maintained by Right Side Capital.
VC Fund Database for Early-Stage Startups
Public Airtable template listing VC firms investing in early-stage startups, plus funding-round data — copy it as your own target list.
