Stop networking into the void.
Match on concrete active blockers.
Post your blocker, your time budget (15–30m), and your deadline. Connected peers review context and opt in before contact opens. Help depends on who is available. A request does not guarantee a response.
Bounded commitments. Contact unlocks only when both builders accept.
Publish a concrete blocker, not an empty bio.
State your exact blocker, your time budget (15-30m), and deadline. Stop debugging alone.
What builders are working on
One question. A short review or conversation. A useful next step.
No requests are open right now. Share one question you would value feedback on.
Post a request →How Mutual Opt-In Works
Replacing endless networking chats with bounded technical exchanges.
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Share your next step
Name one question and the feedback you want.
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Offer a fresh perspective
Builders read requests and choose where they can help.
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Choose to connect
Review the offer. Contact options appear after you both accept.
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Make time to talk or review
Agree on the details, then share whether it helped.
Why this exists
Networking asks you to fit into every circle. Help needs the opposite: one builder who takes your question seriously.
You don’t need to fit into every circle — you do need people you can finally exhale around.
Post one question. No audience. No performance.
Built by Builders, for Builders
HeyLetsConnect is created by Jad Madi (@jadmadi) to replace empty networking feeds with direct, bounded problem-solving.
GitHub & Google sign-in
Sign in with GitHub or Google. Sign-in does not verify skills or experience.
100% Double Opt-In
You choose who to connect with. Contact options appear after mutual acceptance.
Bounded 15-30m Commitments
Ask for 15–30 minutes. Agree on the format before you start.
- A focused way to ask for help
- Share one question about what you are building and the kind of feedback you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about bounded requests, privacy, and builder introductions.
What is HeyLetsConnect?▾
HeyLetsConnect connects software builders around one focused request: a concrete blocker, a short exchange, and mutual acceptance. Peer contact details appear only when both builders accept the request.
How does mutual opt-in matching work?▾
Post a request with a bounded time budget (15 to 30 minutes) and a deadline. A peer opts in, the requester accepts, and contact options appear for both sides. See the example exchange above for an illustration.
Is HeyLetsConnect free for builders?▾
Yes, HeyLetsConnect is 100% free for software builders, open-source maintainers, and indie hackers.
How does HeyLetsConnect prevent cold DM spam?▾
Contact details and links appear only after both builders accept a request. There is no mass messaging, and unsolicited pitches are not part of the product.