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http://uguru.me - We are a team of technical UC Berkeley students graduating in January. We have a couple of funding options but our first choice was YC.

Read more about it here: http://uguru.me/about

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I'm not a huge fan of the differentiators in your pitch. Last minute help and non-monetary compensation seems like it'll run into logistical and scalability issues. Not taking a cut of the money makes me wonder how you'll make money. Take away these differentiators and you end up with another tutoring service.

I just saw the same concept 2 seconds ago from google. https://helpouts.google.com/home

Anyway, sounds like a good idea. Good luck guys.

Thanks! Can't really compete with Google ;).

However, our product is different in the sense that it aims to connect people face-to-face with surrounding local talent.

You should put an emphasis on face-to-face on your homepage IMHO.

Agreed! Currently our homepage targets UC Berkeley students who want to make extra pocket change tutoring students in-need.

Our full launch is coming very soon and will convey f2f at first glance.

Thank you for your feedback!

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