Networking Hub
A LinkedIn community connecting founders, operators, and service providers who are building and supporting early-stage companies.
Quick Info
Platform: LinkedIn Group
Access: Free to read and engage; subscription required to post
Categories: Services, Opportunities, Jobs, Networking
Moderation: Subscriber-only posting to maintain quality
What is the Networking Hub?
The Networking Hub is a LinkedIn group where founders, operators, freelancers, and job seekers can connect directly. Whether you're building a company, offering services, or looking for your next opportunity, this is a space to find the right people.
The community is open to everyone—not just Founder Associate candidates or alumni. We believe good connections benefit everyone in the startup ecosystem.
How It Works
Open Engagement
Everyone can read posts, react, and comment. The goal is to make it easy to discover people and opportunities.
Subscriber Posting
To create a new post, you'll need to be a subscriber. This helps us maintain quality and keep the feed relevant for everyone.
Early Supporter Access
Anyone who joined Founder.Careers via our website before the group launched has free posting access until January 1, 2026, as a thank you for early support.
Post Categories
We use simple hashtags to help people find what they're looking for:
#ServicesOffered
Share what you do and who you help. Examples: design, development, marketing, operations, finance, legal.
#SeekingService
Describe what you're looking for. Be specific about the work, timeline, and any relevant context.
#JobSeeker
Share your background and what kind of role you're looking for. Include relevant experience and location preferences.
#Networking
General introductions, connection requests, or starting conversations with others in the community.
Community Guidelines
Be respectful and professional
This is a space for genuine connections. We ask everyone to engage thoughtfully.
Use relevant hashtags
This helps others find your post and keeps the feed organized.
Be clear and specific
Whether you're offering services or seeking help, clarity helps people understand how to connect with you.
Who's in the Community?
The hub includes:
Founders building early-stage companies
Operators and generalists working in startups
Freelancers and service providers supporting founders
People exploring startup careers
Founder Associate candidates and alumni
Examples of Good Posts
Service Provider:
"Hi, I'm Sarah, a UX designer based in London. I work with early-stage SaaS founders to design intuitive interfaces. Happy to chat if you're thinking about design. #ServicesOffered"
Founder Seeking Help:
"Hey, I'm Mark, building an EdTech platform. Looking to connect with a full-stack developer who's interested in education. We're pre-funding but have early traction. #SeekingService"
Job Seeker:
"Hello, I'm James, an operations generalist with 3 years in logistics startups. Currently exploring roles in operations or project management in London. #JobSeeker"
General Networking:
"Hi everyone, I'm Emma, founder of a sustainable packaging company. Looking forward to connecting with other founders in the group. #Networking"
Who Should Join
This community is for:
Founders looking for talent or services
Operators and generalists exploring opportunities
Service providers who work with startups
Anyone interested in startup ecosystems
Founder Associate candidates and alumni
Getting Started
Join the LinkedIn group
Introduce yourself in a comment or post
Use hashtags to categorize your post
Engage with others' posts
Make connections
Posting Guidelines
Use one of the four hashtags: #ServicesOffered, #SeekingService, #JobSeeker, or #Networking
Be clear about what you offer or what you're looking for
Include relevant context (location, experience, timeline)
Engage professionally and respectfully
Join the Community
Connect with founders, operators, and service providers in the startup ecosystem.
Questions?
If you have questions about the Networking Hub or Founder.Careers, get in touch.