Maker Meet

Make informed connections before scheduling
You can now view full profiles of other makers — including their LinkedIn and portfolio links — before you schedule a meeting. This makes it easier to find the right people to connect, collaborate, and share ideas with.

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Yes, we are finally there.

Make Meet is launched on Tiny Launch. This is a few steps before we will finally launch on Product Hunt.

In this vital exercise of Maker Meet, We would love to see your thumbs up as support!

https://www.tinylaun.ch/launch/1579

Two months ago, I made a simple Reddit post. It wasn’t an ad, a launch, or a request for upvotes. It was an open invitation.

The idea? A place where entrepreneurs, indie hackers, developers, designers, and digital marketers could connect—without the usual "networking" gimmicks. No one was there to sell, ask for support on Product Hunt, or farm followers. Just pure, organic networking for people actually building things.

🔥 The Digital Networking We Actually Needed

The world has gone remote, yet most online networking still feels... off. LinkedIn is a pitch-fest. Cold emails get ignored. Twitter threads are more about clout than collaboration.

So, we set up something different:

✅ 3 professionals per call
✅ A structured conversation (not just small talk)
✅ A chance to understand each other’s work, goals, and how we could help

No forced "value exchange"—just real connections.

🚀 A Scrappy Idea Turned Into a Mini-Startup

At first, it was all manual. An email list. Google Calendar. Spreadsheets. Every week, we matched people up and scheduled video calls.

But as more people joined, things broke—scheduling became a nightmare. So, we hacked together a simple platform. That primitive system quickly became a full-fledged product.

And most importantly, it became a real network—not just usernames or followers, but actual faces of people who’ve spoken, shared ideas, and helped each other.

📈 The Snowball Effect—How the Community Became High-Value

This is where things got interesting. The Maker Meet community started naturally supporting each other:

✔️ Becoming the first clients for each other’s products
✔️ Giving exposure through word-of-mouth
✔️ Making introductions to potential clients & partners
✔️ Even co-founders started meeting through it

It turned out that when no one was aggressively trying to profit immediately, everyone ended up benefiting long-term.

❌ The Big Problem—And How We Fixed It

Growth wasn’t all smooth. As we scaled, meeting attendance dropped—too many people signed up but didn’t show up.

The fix? A small subscription fee (literally the price of a coffee). It acted as a filter: those who weren’t serious left. And suddenly, the meetings were high-quality again—people showed up, engaged, and actually followed up.

💡 The Takeaway for Founders & Makers

1️⃣ Build something people actually need. Maker Meet started as a response to a real frustration—bad digital networking.
2️⃣ Start small, move fast. We didn’t wait to perfect a platform—we used whatever worked (emails, spreadsheets, manual scheduling) and built only when necessary.
3️⃣ Community first, monetization second. The best products create value before they capture it.
4️⃣ Not all growth is good growth. Charging a small fee kept engagement high—sometimes, fewer but better users is the way to go.

🎯 Want to Be Part of Maker Meet?

We’re still growing, and we’d love to welcome more serious tech-business makers into our space. If you’re an entrepreneur, indie hacker, dev, designer, or marketer who values genuine connections over transactional networking, you’ll fit right in.

Join us here 👉 https://makermeet.me

Networking is the lifeblood of any entrepreneur's journey. Yet, traditional methods often fall short—cold emails go unanswered, social media connections remain superficial, and attending events demands significant time and resources without guaranteed results. Recognizing these challenges, we created Maker Meet: a platform designed to revolutionize how tech and business professionals connect.

The Problem with Traditional Networking

• Cold Outreach Falls Flat – Reaching out to strangers can feel impersonal and often yields low response rates.

• Passive Social Media Connections – Accumulating contacts without meaningful interaction doesn't foster genuine relationships.

• Inefficient Networking Events – High costs and time commitments don't always translate into valuable connections.

Introducing Maker Meet: Networking Reimagined

Maker Meet addresses these pain points by offering a streamlined, effective solution:

✅ Effortless Matching

Input your availability, skills, and goals. Our AI-driven system connects you with professionals who align with your objectives, eliminating the guesswork.

🎥 Structured Video Calls

Engage in regular, curated meetings with 2-3 professionals, fostering meaningful discussions and collaborations.

🌍 Global Reach

Break geographical barriers and expand your network internationally from the comfort of your workspace.

Why Maker Meet Stands Out

• Quality Over Quantity – Build meaningful relationships instead of amassing superficial contacts.

• Time Efficiency – Automated matching and scheduling save you from the back-and-forth of setting up meetings.

• Diverse Opportunities – Connect with entrepreneurs, developers, designers, and marketers across various industries.

What Our Users Say

💬 "Maker Meet has been an incredible platform for meeting a diverse range of individuals who inspire me and broaden my perspective. The vibrant and creative community here has truly changed the way I network and develop my ideas."
– Mustafa Candan, Founder at Notivent

💬 "The platform has made my life so much easier. I really appreciate how it saves me time by connecting me with top professionals. I probably wouldn’t have had the chance to chat with these kinds of people otherwise."
– Artem Muntianu, Founder at Datopus

💬 "Regular meet-ups with like-minded professionals are not only a brilliant way to share ideas and discuss the latest trends but also a great opportunity to expand one's own network!"
– Ann-Katrin Lorenz, Brand and Marketing Manager

💬 "Maker Meet is a refreshing approach to networking. My first call was relaxed and meaningful, with no pressure to pitch—just genuine conversations. If you’re looking for real connections without the noise, Maker Meet is worth trying!"
– Nikita Barzi, Freelance Product Designer

Join the Maker Meet Community

Transform your networking experience today. Whether you're seeking collaborators, mentors, or new opportunities, Maker Meet is your gateway to a thriving professional community.

🔗 Ready to elevate your network? Join Maker Meet Now

🚀 Embrace the future of networking with Maker Meet—where meaningful connections lead to real opportunities.

I've spent over a decade navigating the labyrinth of traditional hiring methods—and believe me, it’s exhausting. Every time I see another job ad on LinkedIn or a generic posting on one of those HR platforms, I can’t help but shake my head. The process is long, draining, and frankly, outdated. For tech companies especially, where hiring a single new talent can cost anywhere between $7,500 and $28,000 and take 30–45 days, the inefficiencies are glaring. We're caught in a cycle of endless resume piles and cookie-cutter interviews that never capture the real potential of a candidate.

The Old Hiring Grind
In my experience, traditional methods reduce the art of recruitment to a tedious numbers game. We’re bombarded with resumes—most of which offer little more than a rehashed list of buzzwords—and then forced into a marathon of interviews that leave both recruiters and candidates disillusioned. There’s a lost opportunity here: instead of connecting with genuine talent, we’re stuck with faceless applications and one-size-fits-all hiring scripts.

I’ve long relied on my own network to bring in quality candidates. Sure, it’s been my go-to method for years. I reach out to people I know, ask for recommendations, and even schedule informal catch-ups to get a feel for someone’s capabilities. But let’s be honest—my network has its limits. Not every brilliant mind is in that circle, and sometimes I just don’t find the right match in terms of skills or cultural fit.

How I Extended My Network
Then I discovered Maker Meet. Now, let me be clear: Maker Meet isn’t advertised as a traditional hiring solution. It’s a tech-business focused professionals network—a vibrant community where genuine ideas and collaboration flourish. And for someone like me, who’s always on the lookout for top talent, it turned out to be a gem.

With Maker Meet, I started leveraging a new approach. Instead of waiting for candidates to come to me through stale job boards, I began searching for professionals with the skills and insights I needed. I invited them to 30-minute brainstorming calls—casual, yet focused conversations that aren’t about pitching a job but rather exploring ideas, sharing experiences, and naturally discovering if there’s a mutual fit.

These calls have been transformative. They not only extended my network far beyond its traditional boundaries but also allowed me to continually hire from within a pool of pre-vetted, authentic professionals. The beauty of it? I get to see the real person behind the resume in a dynamic, conversational setting—free of the usual corporate pretense.

Rethinking Your Approach
After years of wrestling with outdated methods, it’s clear that the traditional way of hiring is not only costly but also ineffective in today’s fast-paced market. If you’re as fed up with long, expensive, and impersonal hiring cycles as I am, perhaps it’s time to rethink your approach. Consider tapping into networks that allow for genuine, face-to-face (or face-to-screen) interactions that give you a real sense of who the candidate is.

For me, Maker Meet was that unexpected breakthrough—a platform that isn’t just about finding a candidate, but about expanding my circle of trusted professionals. It might not be pitched as the ultimate hiring solution, but in practice, it’s been a game-changer for building a robust, continuously evolving network.

If you’re tired of the old, draining hiring cycle and are curious about discovering talent through genuine, meaningful conversations, I encourage you to give this approach a try. It might just transform the way you think about recruitment.

Why not explore a platform like Maker Meet (https://makermeet.me) and see how a quick brainstorming call can open up new avenues for finding the talent you need? Sometimes, the best connections come from stepping outside the traditional mold.

Networking Is Broken (And We’re Fixing It)

Cold DMs get ignored. Random LinkedIn requests feel spammy. And most “networking events” are just awkward sales pitches.

That’s why we built Maker Meet—a platform that curates bi-weekly video meetups between indie hackers, devs, and founders.

Real conversations. No spam. No fluff.

Why We Built This

As an indie hacker, I struggled to meet the right people without wasting time.

• Twitter and LinkedIn are great, but most connections go nowhere.

• Networking feels random, and cold outreach rarely leads to meaningful conversations.

• I wanted a low-effort, high-value way to meet serious builders.

So we built Maker Meet to make networking effortless and meaningful.

How Maker Meet Works

1. Every two weeks, we match you with two professionals based on your skills & goals.

2. You hop on a quick video call—no awkward intros, just real conversations.

3. No spam, no endless messages—just real networking that works.

Lessons From Our Beta Users (Social Proof & Validation)

Since launching our beta, we’ve seen:

✅ 92% of scheduled meetings actually happen (way higher than standard networking event attendance) ✅ Indie hackers finding co-founders, early users, and new ideas ✅ Entrepreneurs saving hours by skipping cold outreach

One of our users even met their first paying customer through Maker Meet. Another one landed a job offer after just one session.

Turns out, when you put the right people in the same (virtual) room, great things happen.

What’s Next? (Join Maker Meet Today)

Maker Meet is now open for subscription—no invitations needed.

If this sounds useful, you can subscribe here → makermeet.me

Would love to hear your thoughts—is networking a struggle for you too? Drop a comment!

We’re excited to announce that Maker Meet (https://www.makermeet.me) is now in Open Beta!

This means you can join the platform right away—no more waiting for an invitation.

We’re embracing a community-driven approach where users can rate each other after meetings, helping to ensure a meaningful and high-quality experience for everyone.

Maker Meet is all about changing the way professionals connect. It’s a platform where like-minded individuals can come together through video calls to build stronger, more meaningful connections. Instead of relying on follow-up requests or connection invites, Maker Meet pairs you with three different professionals every two weeks, creating genuine opportunities for collaboration and networking.

Ready to meet new people and expand your professional network? Join us today!

We all come from different backgrounds in the indie hacking community. Some of us are stronger in Tech, and others are in business and shouldn't forget to count Marketing Gurus.

Maker Meet (https://makermeet.me) suggests the most natural way to find a co-founder.

Have 1-hour video call with four new IT business focus professionals from various backgrounds every month without any immediate request. Keep the people you met on your network based on your choice of whether to email each other regularly or add each other on Linkedin.

When you need a founding partner for your next business, there are going to be people you have already met on your network!

Come and join us for this new, the most natural professional network!

We have been collecting user testimonials for a while. Our testimonials section on the landing page is finally set.
You may find a few of them below. You may check our website for more.
https://www.makermeet.me/#testimonial

I upgraded the Maker Meet's Login Page considering feedback and analytics data.

While user experience dramatically increases, the style looks more appealing :)

Check it out live on https://app.makermeet.me/login

Enjoy!