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class="crayons-story__tertiary fs-xs mr-2"> 2 min read </small> <span class="bm-initial"> </span> <span class="bm-success"> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> MUKESHIMANA Egide Fri, 22 May 2026 14:02:01 +0000 https://dev.to/egimuk/building-vylo-looking-for-collaborators-partners-early-support-1aml https://dev.to/egimuk/building-vylo-looking-for-collaborators-partners-early-support-1aml <p><strong><div class="crayons-card c-embed text-styles text-styles--secondary"> <div class="c-embed__content"> <div class="c-embed__body flex items-center justify-between"> <a href="https://auralenz.vercel.app" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link fw-bold flex items-center"> <span class="mr-2">auralenz.vercel.app</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </strong><br> <a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fvhj9vy1feiu8wjk01g53.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fvhj9vy1feiu8wjk01g53.png" alt="Aura Lenz feed - Share your moments (Vylo) - https://auralenz.vercel.app" width="800" height="435"></a></p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fhatjyu89ep2iu5apuerr.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fhatjyu89ep2iu5apuerr.png" alt="messages - Share ideas and your moments with others (Vylo) - https://auralenz.vercel.app" width="800" height="435"></a></p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fqy6v41tfrf4jqvkzfmyj.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fqy6v41tfrf4jqvkzfmyj.png" alt="Video Call on Aura Lenz(Vylo) - https://auralenz.vercel.app" width="800" height="435"></a></p> <p>Hey developers <br> My name is <strong>Egimuk</strong>, and I’m building <strong>Vylo</strong> — a social platform focused on helping people connect, share, communicate, and build communities in a more modern and creative way.</p> <p>This project started as an idea called Aura Lenz, but after refining the vision and direction, I renamed it to Vylo.<br> <strong><div class="crayons-card c-embed text-styles text-styles--secondary"> <div class="c-embed__content"> <div class="c-embed__body flex items-center justify-between"> <a href="https://auralenz.vercel.app" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link fw-bold flex items-center"> <span class="mr-2">auralenz.vercel.app</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </strong><br> The Link is not yet changed</p> <p><strong>What is Vylo?</strong></p> <p><strong>Vylo</strong> is being designed as a modern social/community platform with features around:</p> <ul> <li>Real-time chat and communication</li> <li>Social feeds and posts</li> <li>Communities and discussions</li> <li>Media sharing</li> <li>Modern UI/UX experience</li> <li>Scalable architecture for future growth</li> </ul> <p>The goal is not just to clone existing social apps, but to create something that_ feels fresh_, <em>lightweight</em>, <em>community-driven</em>, and <em>meaningful</em> — especially for young people and growing digital communities.</p> <p><strong>Current Stack</strong><br> Currently working with technologies like:</p> <ul> <li>React + ShadcnUI + Vite</li> <li>Node.js + Express.js</li> <li>Socket.IO</li> <li>MongoDB</li> <li>TailwindCSS</li> <li>Modern scalable frontend architecture</li> </ul> <p>Why I’m Posting This</p> <p>I’m looking for:</p> <p><strong>Collaborators</strong></p> <p>Developers, designers, product thinkers, or anyone passionate about building modern platforms.</p> <p><strong>Partners</strong></p> <p>People interested in helping shape the direction, growth, branding, marketing, or community side of the project.</p> <p><strong>Early Supporters / Investors</strong><br> Individuals or organizations interested in supporting an ambitious African tech startup idea at an early stage.</p> <p><strong>Who I’d Love to Connect With:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Frontend developers</li> <li>Backend developers</li> <li>Mobile developers</li> <li>UI/UX designers</li> <li>Branding &amp; marketing people</li> <li>Startup mentors</li> <li>Investors interested in African tech</li> <li>Students who want to build something impactful</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why I Believe in This Project:</strong></p> <p>I come from Rwanda, and I strongly believe more globally scalable tech products can emerge from Africa.</p> <p>Many young developers have ideas but lack:</p> <ul> <li>collaboration opportunities</li> <li>mentorship</li> <li>funding</li> <li>strong communities</li> </ul> <p>I want Vylo to become more than just an app.<br> I want it to become a platform built with community energy from the beginning.</p> <p><strong>Current Stage</strong></p> <p>The project is still growing and evolving, but major foundations and ideas are already being developed.</p> <p>Right now, I’m mainly focused on:</p> <ul> <li>architecture</li> <li>feature planning</li> <li>UI/UX refinement</li> <li>scalability</li> <li>branding direction</li> </ul> <p><strong>Interested?</strong></p> <p>If you’re interested in collaborating, partnering, supporting, or simply exchanging ideas, feel free to comment or reach out.</p> <p>You can even contact me on:</p> <ul> <li>email: <a href="mailto:mukeshimanaegidedev@gmail.com">mukeshimanaegidedev@gmail.com</a> </li> <li>instagram: <strong><a href="https://instagram.com/__egimuk__" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://instagram.com/__egimuk__</a></strong> or <strong><a href="https://instagram.com/__vylo_" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://instagram.com/__vylo_</a></strong> </li> <li>auralenz(to be changed to Vylo): <strong><a href="https://auralenz.vercel.app/profile/__egimuk__" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://auralenz.vercel.app/profile/__egimuk__</a></strong> </li> </ul> <p>I’d genuinely love to connect with people who enjoy building ambitious things.</p> <p>Thanks for reading!<br> <strong><div class="crayons-card c-embed text-styles text-styles--secondary"> <div class="c-embed__content"> <div class="c-embed__body flex items-center justify-between"> <a href="https://auralenz.vercel.app" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link fw-bold flex items-center"> 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