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    Created Jul 1, 2025

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    Connect with fellow founders to share insights on AI, funding strategies, achieving product-market fit, and many more. Join the conversation and enrich our community with your experiences.

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    • Raza CashKart

      Raza CashKart

      Posted 6 days ago • Last reply 6 days ago
      How We Help People Sell Old Laptops and Computers in Mumbai

      Raza Cashkart is a Mumbai-based platform that helps individuals and businesses sell their old laptops, desktops, printers, and IT equipment quickly and securely. Many people struggle to find trustworthy buyers for used electronics. Our goal is to simplify the process by offering doorstep pickup, transparent pricing, and responsible recycling practices. The increasing volume of electronic waste makes refurbishment and reuse more important than ever. By extending the life of electronic devices, we contribute to a more sustainable and circular economy. We are continuously working to improve the experience of selling used IT equipment across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Thane. Website: https://razacashkart.com/laptop/sell-used-laptop-in-mumbai/

                                             
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    • Samuek Kamba

      Samuek Kamba

      Posted 1 week ago • Last reply 1 week ago
      Sam your Courier Guy, LLC
               

      Hello everyone! I am Samuel, Owner of Sam Your Courier Guy, LLC. Great to be here and excited to connect with such a driven community. What I am working on: We specialize in Same Day, Next Day, Rush, and Scheduled Delivery  services across the Grand Rapids area and beyond. Whether it’s documents, packages, medical supplies, or retail goods, I help businesses move things quickly and reliably when speed matters. What I hope to gain: I am looking for networking opportunities and customer partnerships, especially with small businesses, logistics coordinators, e-commerce shops, or anyone who needs a trusted courier. I would also love to learn from other entrepreneurs navigating operations, growth, and customer acquisition. How I can help: If you or your clients ever need a fast, dependable delivery solution, scheduled or emergency I have got you covered. Let us connect: (4) Sam your Courier Guy, LLC: Company Page Admin | LinkedIn Looking forward to building real relationships and supporting each other’s growth. Let us grab coffee or chat in the community! — Sam  

                                             
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      How important are local partnerships when expanding digital learning solutions into new markets?
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      Shajai Kanth
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    • jayslots slit

      jayslots slit

      Posted 1 month ago • Last reply May 11, 2026 at 6:17 PM
      AI is definitely helping startups move faster, especially in automation and customer
                                       

      AI is definitely helping startups move faster, especially in automation and customer engagement. Many startups are now using AI tools to improve efficiency and user experience. In a broader sense, analyzing how different online platforms optimize user engagement can also provide useful insights for startup growth. Overall, combining AI with smart platform strategies can really accelerate growth.

                                             
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    • Anton Minin Baranovskii

      Anton Minin Baranovskii

      Posted 1 month ago • Last reply 1 month ago
      Frontend, React Native, and Node.js developer open to work
               

      Hi everyone, I am Anton, a frontend and product engineer, currently open to work and collaboration opportunities. My main experience is in frontend engineering, React, TypeScript, product development, and building user-facing systems. I also work with React Native, Node.js, Astro, Preact, Tailwind CSS, and security-focused product architecture. Over the last months, I have been building Toqen.app , an access-first authentication infrastructure product. I built the website, backend, authentication provider, and mobile app myself. The mobile client is open source and available for technical review. I am especially interested in roles or projects around: 1. Frontend engineering 2. React and TypeScript 3. React Native 4. Node.js 5. Product engineering & Security-focused systems I am open to full-time roles, contract work, consulting, and startup collaboration. https://antonmb.com https://toqen.app https://github.com/AntonMinin Thank you for reading.

                                             
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    • Anton Minin Baranovskii

      Anton Minin Baranovskii

      Posted 1 month ago • Last reply 1 month ago
      Why access-first auth matters?
               

      In this article, I briefly explain why Toqen.app is built around an access-first authentication infrastructure. 1. Where fast access matters There are scenarios where filling out forms gets in the way: one-time website visits Smart TVs events and webinars admin panels and systems where ownership must be confirmed frequently systems where services, agents, or bots interact with each other In these cases, email and passwords slow things down and increase risk. Toqen.app provides access instantly through confirmation, without entering unnecessary data. 2. Access without unnecessary data Instead of creating and managing accounts: open the website scan a QR code confirm access Access is confirmed at the moment of request, not stored in advance. It does not matter where you are or what device you use everything happens in just a few steps. 3. Access control at the moment of use With Toqen.app , every access can be: confirmed restricted revoked This gives control not only at login, but during actual usage. 4. Simple and predictable security Most authentication issues come from human error: forgotten passwords password reuse phishing input mistakes With Toqen.app : no passwords to enter no unnecessary steps every access is confirmed on your device device-bound cryptographic keys are used This reduces mistakes and makes the process predictable. Even in stressful situations, there is only one action confirm access. It follows modern approaches similar to WebAuth, with a more straightforward user experience. 5. Less data, lower risk Traditional systems store: emails passwords tokens With Toqen.app : only data required for access is used no unnecessary personal information is stored each access request is single-use This reduces the impact of mistakes and data leaks. 6. Simple and fast integration For developers, speed of integration matters as much as security. Toqen.app : does not require complex setup does not require identity-centric user profiles allows collecting data required by business logic integrates as an access layer on top of existing systems This makes it possible to introduce secure access without redesigning the architecture. Summary Toqen.app is an approach where: access is confirmed in real time unnecessary data is not required users stay in control the system remains simple and clear You do not remember access you confirm it when you need it. P.S. The app is available on the App Store. Closed testing on Google Play is ongoing message me if you want to try it. The client app is open source, so you can review how access confirmation works and what data is actually used: https://github.com/toqenapp/mobile-react-native

                                             
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    • Layanan Agoda Indonesia 24 Jam

      Layanan Agoda Indonesia 24 Jam

      Posted 1 month ago • Last reply 1 month ago
      Call Center Agoda, Layanan Pelanggan Agoda

      Call Center Cs Agoda Telp: +62811"7977"9909 Reschedule✓Booking✓Chek In Online✓Update Nama✓Refund Tiket atau WhatsApp 24jam - 774254.

                                             
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    • Anton Minin Baranovskii

      Anton Minin Baranovskii

      Posted 1 month ago • Last reply 1 month ago
      Forgot your password again? QR Man is here to help.
               

      Friend: "So, what’s this Toqen.app thing anyway? Just another password manager? I have everything saved in my browser, I’m good." Me: "That’s the thing - it’s not. Browsers remember your passwords. Toqen.app makes them unnecessary." Friend: "What do you mean 'unnecessary'? How am I supposed to log in? Magic?" Me: "Think of it this way: a standard login is like a door with a cheap lock. Anyone with a copy of the key-your password-can walk right in. Toqen.app turns your smartphone into a universal digital key. You don’t have to type anything. You just walk up to the 'door' (open the website), scan a QR code, and your phone tells the site: 'Everything’s good, this is the owner, let him in.'" Friend: "Wait, so I don’t have to remember anything? That sounds like a security nightmare. Okay, what if I’m sitting in a cafe and someone else tries to log in using my name from the other side of the world?" Me: "That’s the main 'wow' effect. An attacker gets nowhere because there are no reusable credentials on the server. Unlike a password, which can be stolen and used again, the server only holds your public key. To log in, your phone creates a unique device signature for that specific moment. The server only verifies the signature - it never sees or stores your actual 'secret.' Even if someone intercepted the data, they couldn't use it to log in later. Your 'master key' stays physically on your phone and nowhere else." Friend: "Right, but what if I lose my phone? Or worse, what if it gets stolen?" Me: "That’s the key part. It’s like the keys to a modern car: no one else can even start the 'engine' without your specific biometrics. If you lose it, you restore access via a backup. It’s stored in an encrypted format that is mathematically impractical to crack without your master key. Meanwhile, your lost device remains useless to an intruder because it's protected by multiple layers of hardware-level security." Friend: "So... it’s basically like FaceID for the entire internet?" Me: "Exactly. It makes your digital life seamless. You move through websites like you’re walking through your own home, where all the doors open automatically as you approach. No stress, just access."

                                             
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    • Anton Minin Baranovskii

      Anton Minin Baranovskii

      Posted 1 month ago • Last reply 1 month ago
      Open-sourced the mobile auth layer (no personal data, looking for feedback)
                               

      Hey everyone, I recently open-sourced the mobile client of Toqen.app - an access-first authentication system I am building. One thing that matters to me here: the app does not collect personal or sensitive user data (no email, phone number, location, etc.). It only uses device-bound identifiers and cryptographic keys required for authorization - you can verify this directly in the code. This mobile layer is where access actually gets confirmed: - user decision - device signature - real-time verification The app itself does not grant access - everything is verified on the backend after the device signs a short-lived challenge. Repository: https://github.com/toqenapp/mobile-react-native Product access: iOS (App Store): search for “ toqen.app ” Android (closed testing): https://forms.gle/f9FcbHyHJiajmFWV7 Typical use cases include: SaaS platforms gated digital content memberships online education environments event access systems other products requiring time-bound and policy-defined authorization I would really appreciate any feedback or honest critique.

                                             
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      I finally made it here ...

      I’ve been passionate about startups for as long as I can remember, going all the way back to high school. In 1999 , I moved to Orange County to join a startup that we eventually sold. But even back then, I never had the chance to come to Silicon Valley and meet fellow startup enthusiasts. So I’m truly glad to be here now. I’d be happy to meet you at the Bulgarian National Pavilion, Booth #5 , which may well be the first national pavilion at Startup Grind .

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