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For: Non-developers using no-code/AI coding tools who get stuck near completion

Buildability

Millions of people are becoming 'vibe coders' using tools like Cursor, Replit, V0 but get stuck at 80% completion and abandon projects

Phone-a-friend marketplace connecting stuck builders with experts who've solved similar problems through 15-minute screen shares

Explosion of AI coding tools creating millions of new builders who lack traditional programming support networks

Day 1

Create landing page with expert signup and client booking

Day 2

Manual matchmaking between clients and experts

Day 3

Use Zoom/Calendar for session scheduling

Day 4

Simple payment processing through Stripe

Day 5

Basic rating system for expert feedback

Post in developer communities asking about coding help needs

Create waitlist for both experts and clients

Run manual matchmaking with 10 test sessions

Survey participants about pricing willingness

Check completion rates and satisfaction scores

Marketplace taking 5-15% commission on expert sessions, plus optional annual subscriptions for agencies

Network effects of expert quality and specialization in specific no-code tools

Quality control of expert adviceScaling manual matchmaking processCompetition from established freelance platformsSeasonal demand fluctuations