Building a startup in 2025 feels like standing on the edge of a storm.
Every app, every social network, every algorithm already knows you — sometimes even better than you know yourself. So why build another one?
Because I believe the future of connection shouldn’t be owned — it should be shared.
That belief led me to build MyShare, a mobile app (for iOS and Android) that reimagines how people exchange and discover information in real life.
The Problem: Too Many accounts, Too Little Connection
We live in a paradox. We have thousands of ways to share who we are — yet it’s never been harder to actually connect.
Everyone has a Linktree, Multiple Social Media accounts, a business card… but none of them talk to each other.
I wanted to build something that makes sharing as natural as saying “Nice to meet you.”
So I started working on MyShare — a platform that merges link aggregation, networking, and proximity discovery into one seamless experience.
The Beta: A Simple Idea with Real Depth
The first version of MyShare is deceptively simple:
a personal link page (like Linktree, but smarter),
a QR code and NFC for instant information exchange,
and a radar feature that shows who’s around you in real time.
You can share your profile, social links, or contact info with a tap — and immediately discover others within 50 meters who are open to connect.
The result? A tool that doesn’t just collect links, it creates real-world opportunities. VISIT MYSHARE WEBSITE
Building Cross-Platform, the Hard Way
We built MyShare as a cross-platform mobile app using React Native — one codebase, two ecosystems, endless headaches.
Balancing iOS performance, Android permissions, and Bluetooth proximity logic wasn’t easy. But the key was iteration.
We released micro-builds weekly, tested features with small groups, and gathered ruthless feedback from early users.
If you’re a new entrepreneur, here’s the truth:
You don’t need a perfect product. You need a product that teaches you faster than your competitors can learn.
The Vision: From Smart Links to a New Kind of Social Network
Right now, MyShare feels like a tool — something that helps you connect efficiently.
But that’s just the beginning.
In the next updates, we’re adding chat, content posting, and personal feeds.
Not to chase the old “social media” model — but to build something more human.
A space where people near you can actually talk, share ideas, or meet at an event.
We don’t want to replace Instagram or TikTok.
We want to outshine them — by focusing on meaningful proximity, not endless scrolling.
Lessons for New Entrepreneurs
If you’re building your first startup, here’s what I’ve learned from bringing MyShare to life:
Build in public — but think in private.
Share your progress, not your playbook. Transparency builds trust, not exposure.
Prototype faster than your doubts.
The faster you test, the faster you understand what matters.
Listen to real people, not just analytics.
The most valuable feedback I got wasn’t from dashboards, but from five users in a café.
Don’t chase trends — fix a frustration.
MyShare wasn’t born from hype, but from a simple pain: connecting should feel human again.
The Future
We’re now preparing for a v2, collecting early feedback, and inviting curious minds to test MyShare before the full release.
Every feature we add is guided by one simple question:
Does this bring people closer, or push them further away?
If it brings us closer, it stays.
That’s the philosophy behind everything we build.
Who I am? Giacomo Bertolazzi, an italian founder.
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