Partner with a founder building a new review platform for online courses.

Okay, I've taken a look at the Reddit post.

Analysis of the Reddit Post:

• Who: The Reddit poster (username not available from the link) is the founder of a new platform.
• What: They're building a "TrustPilot for online courses" to help learners compare and choose courses more easily.
• Stage: Very early, seeking initial feedback ("Working on a side project," "would love your input!").
• Opportunity: This is a prime chance for individuals or entities in the online education space to get involved early.

Identified Potential Collaborator:

1. The Reddit Poster / Founder of the "TrustPilot for Online Courses": This person is the most direct and valuable contact from this post. They are actively looking for input and potential partners.

Collaboration Suggestions & Expected Benefits (for an Online Course Creator or Ed-Tech Platform looking to engage with this founder):

This scenario fits perfectly with the previous analysis. The Reddit poster is indeed the founder described.

1. Offer to be an Early Adopter & Beta Tester:

   • Action: Reach out to the founder directly (reply to the Reddit post or DM if appropriate). Show enthusiasm for their idea and offer to be one of the first users to test their platform as they build it.
   • Value Proposition: You can provide detailed, actionable feedback from the perspective of a course creator or an ed-tech platform, helping them understand what features would be most valuable for listing and showcasing courses effectively, and what learners using your courses might look for.
   • Expected Benefit for You: Influence the platform's development to ensure it meets your needs. Gain early insight into how their review and comparison metrics will work.

2. Provide Detailed Feedback & Become a Case Study:

   • Action: Actively participate in their feedback process. Offer to have your course(s) or platform be among the first listed.
   • Value Proposition: Your established course/platform can serve as a real-world example for them to build around and test features. Share insights on what makes a course review truly helpful for students.
   • Expected Benefit for You:
     • Prominent Early Placement: Being an early case study could lead to your course/platform being featured prominently when they launch or in their early marketing materials.
     • Build a Relationship: Establish a direct line of communication and a strong relationship with the founder of a potentially key platform in the online education discovery space.

3. Explore Co-Marketing Opportunities (Future Potential):

   • Action: As their platform matures, discuss potential co-marketing initiatives.
   • Value Proposition: You can drive your audience to their trusted platform for reviews, and they can feature your high-quality courses.
   • Expected Benefit for You:
     • Increased Visibility & Credibility: Association with a trusted, specialized review site.
     • Lead Generation: Potential for new student enrollments if your courses are well-reviewed and featured.
     • Long-Term Partnership: Solidify a strategic alliance with a platform that could become influential in how learners discover online courses.

Summary for Your Outreach to the Reddit Poster: "Hi [Founder's Username if known, or "Founder"], I saw your Reddit post about building a 'TrustPilot for online courses' and I'm really excited about this idea. As an [online course creator/ed-tech platform manager], I believe this could solve a real pain point for learners. I'd love to offer myself as an early tester to provide detailed feedback from a [creator/platform] perspective and potentially have my [course(s)/platform] be one of your early listings or a case study. I think this could be mutually beneficial."