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Direct client accessConnect directly with startups and founders actively hiring freelancers — matched by your skills and what they need right now.
Upwork takes 20%. Freelancer.com buries you in bids. BYN works differently. Freelancers join a professional network where startups and founders actively look for skilled people by name. Set your freelancing intent and skills, and appear directly in searches by the exact type of client you want to work with — without commissions, bidding, or middlemen. Every conversation starts because both sides are genuinely interested.
Purpose-built for founders, operators, and creators in India.
Connect only with people actively seeking what you offer — both sides declare goals upfront.
Find co-founders, mentors, and investors within 10 km, 50 km, or 200 km of your city.
No cold messages. Both parties see each other's intent before the first connection request.
30 daily connections, direct messaging, and discovery — no subscription required.
Works in your mobile browser. No app download, no setup. Start networking in seconds.
Free to join. No app download needed. Start connecting in seconds.
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