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Azaan

Re:Ideas for Improving Sprout9.net (Edtech) on Monday August 15, 2022 @09:03AM (#32469147)
Hello friends,

Its been almost a year since I launched the first version (MVP) of my Edtech site Sprout9.net to help students find tutors.

Now I am working on version 2 to improve it based on feedback I received from tutors and students.

I would welcome your thoughts and ideas.

Thanks again for helping and supporting me.

Azaan

Thanks, friend. I Will come back to you for a second look and feedback soon.
Re:Show HN: Sprout9 – a platform for students to find tutors on Thursday September 30, 2021 @04:45PM (#28711094)
Thanks, Dang :)

I feel safe now that I know someone good is around to protect against the nasty baddies (envious and jealous bullies).

Re:Show HN: Sprout9 – a platform for students to find tutors on Thursday September 30, 2021 @04:36PM (#28711017)
Hello friend, I am glad you like my idea of an online platform for students to find tutors.

I am not sure who the competition is exactly although I am sure there are plenty of companies offering tuition. I benefited immensely from remote affordable tutors during the Covid-19 pandemic lock down and realised there are many highly educated teachers out there who can teach online at around 1/3 of the local price. Hence the idea was born.

Screening and evaluating tutors, I have found an experienced teacher to help me interview and vet the tutors to make sure they are child-friendly, qualified and competent.

Re:Show HN: Sprout9 – a platform for students to find tutors on Thursday September 30, 2021 @04:22PM (#28710876)
Hi Dang! It's nice to meet you! So far, the HN community have mostly been very nice and helpful. I'm sure that HN will be a great resource for learning especially from more experienced hackers!
Re:Show HN: Sprout9 – a platform for students to find tutors on Thursday September 30, 2021 @02:46PM (#28709678)
Thank you very much friend for your kind comments and suggestions. I may reach out to you for help :)
Re:Show HN: Sprout9 – a platform for students to find tutors on Thursday September 30, 2021 @08:42AM (#28705639)
Thanks a lot friend for your helpful comments and suggestions.

"Upcoming classes" placeholder page is a great idea.

"banking details" this for the tutors only so can pay them in different countries that Stripe may not support yet.

Stripe is being used for taking payments from students.

Re:Show HN: Sprout9 – a platform for students to find tutors on Thursday September 30, 2021 @08:19AM (#28705468)
I was interviewed by BBC London.

Here is the short version of the interview: https://soundcloud.com/azaan-maqbool/azaan-bbc-interview?si=...

Re:Show HN: Sprout9 – a platform for students to find tutors on Thursday September 30, 2021 @08:02AM (#28705352)
Friend don't be so cynical.
Re:Show HN: Sprout9 – a platform for students to find tutors on Thursday September 30, 2021 @07:59AM (#28705334)
Thanks for being very supportive and helpful friends.
Re:Show HN: Sprout9 – a platform for students to find tutors on Thursday September 30, 2021 @07:36AM (#28705195)
Thanks :)
Re:Show HN: Sprout9 – a platform for students to find tutors on Thursday September 30, 2021 @07:30AM (#28705151)
Friend,

Aged 10, I passed my GCSE Mathematics exam with the highest possible grade, an A Star (Grade 9).

I am one of the youngest boys in the 33+ year history of the exam to have achieved this.

We are all born with different abilities and talent. I suck at sports but excel in Mathematics and Sciences etc

https://educational-life.org/ten-year-old-maths-whizz-gets-h...

Re:Show HN: Sprout9 – a platform for students to find tutors on Thursday September 30, 2021 @06:02AM (#28704671)
Thanks friend. I hope PGs YC HN wont do this. I like Paul Graham and he has given me some good advice on Twitter.
Re:Show HN: Sprout9 – a platform for students to find tutors on Thursday September 30, 2021 @05:08AM (#28704422)
Thanks!
Re:Show HN: Sprout9 – a platform for students to find tutors on Thursday September 30, 2021 @04:36AM (#28704285)
or do I have to to start a new one?
Re:Show HN: Sprout9 – a platform for students to find tutors on Thursday September 30, 2021 @04:28AM (#28704243)
I am not ready to drive cars :D I cant even reach the pedals yet!
Re:Show HN: Sprout9 – a platform for students to find tutors on Thursday September 30, 2021 @04:22AM (#28704216)
Thanks friend, you have made some great suggestions.

I am really amazed and thankful for the helpful advice and response of fellow hackers.

Re:Show HN: Sprout9 – a platform for students to find tutors on Thursday September 30, 2021 @04:19AM (#28704202)
Thanks for pointing out the encoding issue friend
Re:Show HN: Sprout9 – a platform for students to find tutors on Thursday September 30, 2021 @04:18AM (#28704199)
Thanks for pointing this out friend.
Re:Show HN: Sprout9 – a platform for students to find tutors on Thursday September 30, 2021 @04:16AM (#28704191)
Thanks friend for your kind words. I appreciate your advice.
Re:Show HN: Sprout9 – a platform for students to find tutors on Thursday September 30, 2021 @04:14AM (#28704183)
How do I do that Gus?
Re:Show HN: Sprout9 – a platform for students to find tutors on Thursday September 30, 2021 @04:10AM (#28704156)
Thanks friend for your feedback and encouraging words. You have been very helpful :)
Re:Show HN: Sprout9 – a platform for students to find tutors on Wednesday September 29, 2021 @04:59PM (#28699868)
Your suggestions are very helpful, thanks!
Re:Show HN: Sprout9 – a platform for students to find tutors on Wednesday September 29, 2021 @04:57PM (#28699847)
Thanks friend. Not many people take a 11 year old seriously.

Show HN: Sprout9 – a platform for students to find tutors

I am aged 11 and founder of https://sprout9.net/ a platform for students to find great tutors.Please forgive me if I get this wrong and post it incorrectly.I would like fellow hackers to give me some constructive feedback on my MVP please. Ideas and suggestions as how I can improve my version 1.0 and how I can get the word out so I can help many students as possible.Thanks alot! Azaan

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