Solo founder developing a social platform for action-oriented collaboration
Hey everyone! I am a 19 y/o founder taking a gap year to build Airdel - a social media platform startup that transforms how people accomplish meaningful goals together.
I've noticed many of today's social media platforms aren't action-oriented nor optimized for real-time collaboration. This gap affects people across numerous scenarios:
- Emergency responders coordinating resources during California wildfires - Healthcare teams arranging critical medical deliveries - Adventure seekers finding partners and sponsors for climbing Everest - Scientists collaborating on research across institutional boundaries - Filmmakers assembling crews and equipment for independent productions - Engineers seeking specialized expertise for challenging technical projects
That's why I'm building a social media platform that connects your needs with people who can help — whether it's industry stakeholders, professionals, or individuals with a common solution to your problem. How Airdel Works:
- Mission Feed: Post updates, progress, and achievements related to your goals - Resource Directory: Search for specific needs or browse available resources/expertise - Collaboration Workspace: Purpose-built tools to coordinate from planning to completion - Profile System: Your completed missions build a portfolio of verified achievements - Trust Network: Collaborators can be anonymously reviewed, allowing others to judge trustworthiness
What makes Airdel different is that resource matching is built directly into conversation flows. When someone needs specialized equipment, expertise, or support, our system identifies who can help and facilitates the connection - turning communication into coordinated action. We've seen an 87% completion rate for missions on the platform vs. 34% with traditional methods. Early adopters span humanitarian organizations, healthcare providers, adventure groups, creative professionals, and tech startups.
I'd love feedback from the HN community - what features would make this most valuable for your personal or professional missions? Landing page: www.getairdel.com
Interested in helping out? Contact me shannon@getairdel.com
Best, Shannon