FOR DISCOVERY
See who’s building near and far.
Explore founders by region and the work they care about.
- Browse the founder map and public profiles
- Filter by focus, from climate to fintech
- Explore the preview without an account
A world map for founders
Find your circle.
Put what you’re building on the map, find founders near and far, then ask for advice, swap notes or request a call.
Explore the preview
Start with yourpart of the world
Illustrative photos by Ninthgrid and PICHA Stock on Pexels. These are not Duara members.
Made for founder connections
A map that leads to a conversation.
Discover people building near and far, then choose a thoughtful way to start a conversation.
FOR CONNECTION
Make the next step mutual.
Choose what would help, add a note, and let the other founder decide.
- Ask for advice or swap notes
- Request an online call or meet in person
- Continue in messages after they accept
The photos are illustrative, not Duara members. During waitlist mode, the map preview is open while connecting and community features are paused until launch.
Try the map preview
See Duara in motion.
Try the map preview:
- 01Choose an avatar
- 02View a founder profile
- 03Explore the map
Sample profiles are marked. Animated paths are illustrative and don’t represent confirmed connections.
Explore the mapDemo profiles · examples
Browse founder profiles without signing in. Connecting is paused while Duara is in waitlist mode.
From discovery to conversation
How Duara works.
Turn a quick look at the map into a connection that can move your work forward.
- 01
Put your work on the map
Share what you’re building, where you’re based and the focus areas you care about.
- 02
Find founders who fit
Explore people by city, region and focus, then see what they’re working on.
- 03
Start a useful conversation
Ask for advice, swap notes or request a call. The other founder decides whether to connect.
What founders can do
More ways to move your work forward.
Bring discovery, practical help and founder community into one place.
A founder map
Find public founder profiles by city, region and focus area. Learn what people are building and how they can help.
Weekly matches
Get a shortlist shaped by your stage, what you need and what you can offer.
An asks and offers board
Share asks and offers, find product feedback and beta testers, and browse hiring, cofounder searches and other opportunities.
Small circles
Join or start groups around a city, industry, stage or topic, including four-week cohorts with a shared goal.
Meetups and chapters
Find local chapters and online or in-person meetups with other founders.
Messages and introductions
Keep talking after a request is accepted, share booking links, or ask a mutual founder to make an introduction.
A useful place to start
What would help you this week?
Choose what you’re looking for and we’ll point you to a part of Duara that can help.
A good place to start
The founder map
Filter by focus, find someone who has relevant experience, then send a specific advice request when connections open.
A few useful details
Good questions.
Clear answers.
Here’s what to know before you join Duara’s early list.
What is Duara?
Duara is a map for founders to discover one another by location and focus, then start useful conversations. “Duara” means “circle” in Swahili.
Who is Duara for?
Founders building at any stage, from an early idea to a growing company, who want to learn from and connect with other founders.
Can I explore before signing up?
Yes. The map preview is open to browse without an account. Sample profiles are marked, and the animated paths are illustrative. Connection requests are disabled while Duara is in waitlist mode.
How do connection requests work?
When Duara opens, choose advice, swapping notes, an online meeting, or meeting in person. Add a note so the founder knows why you’re reaching out. They can accept or decline; accepted requests can continue in messages.
Does the map show my exact address?
No. Your profile uses the city or region you choose, and the map pin is offset so it doesn’t point to an exact address.
Does it cost anything to connect?
Browsing the map is open. Once connections launch, a new request will use one connect. It’s returned if the founder declines or the request expires unanswered. You’ll see the available options and price before checkout.
When will Duara launch?
There isn’t a launch date to share yet. Join the early list and we’ll email you when Duara opens. You can unsubscribe any time.
A new way to find your people
Find your circle.
Join the early list and we’ll email you when Duara opens.