Frequently Asked Questions

What is StartupJumper?

• StartupJumper is a social network for entrepreneurs, developers, investors, small business owners, freelancers, designers and potential partners who are searching for people and resources for business opportunities. Like all social networks, you have the opportunity to create your own profile, explore the community, share ideas with other entrepreneurs and network. It’s not meant to be an avenue for shameless self-promotion, but a platform to share ideas for starting a business and form connections and partnerships.
• In this network, you can ask or offer advice, share ideas, and find service providers like accountants and marketers for your startup.
• The StartupJumper network is made up of idea makers, entrepreneurs, programmers, web designers, investors, freelancers and executives.  The primary purpose of joining this network is to start a new web venture.

Why would I use StartupJumper?

• The StartupJumper community is composed of freelancers, CEOs, and the self-employed. Like the other networks, this is a place for you to share ideas, instead of posting your resume. Most of all, StartupJumper is free, so why wouldn’t you use it?
• Join the private community of startup founders — developers, investors, CEOs, advisors, programmers, and designers — to find co-founders, build teams, and get advice.

Where is StartupJumper based?

• StartupJumper was proudly founded in and operates out of Austin, Texas. If you’re in the area, meet up with us over coffee. Or a Lonestar tallboy.
• As StartupJumper is relatively new, we’re focusing on entrepreneurs and businesspeople in Austin, Texas. For now, the network is by Austin and for Austin. But if you know of an excellent developer or ideaman or the like in another town, feel free to add them as well.

Is StartupJumper free?

• Yes. StartupJumper is 100 percent free.

StartupJumper looks like it’s still working out the kinks. Why is that?

• You’re right. StartupJumper really just started itself, and we’re currently in the Beta phase of development, which means we’re still experimenting and working things out. Bear with us, gentle reader.

I still don’t get it. Where can I learn more about StartupJumper?

• For now, give a shout to the founder, Abel James, and he’ll tell you everything you need to know.

I have an idea for how to make StartupJumper better! I need to tell somebody! Who should I tell?

• Abel James wants to hear all about it. Don’t be shy.