Start Here (60 seconds)

Do these three steps to start contributing today and avoid getting overwhelmed.

3 steps to get started

  1. 1
    Join the WhatsApp Community

    One tap gets you into the main hub. You'll see all the group lanes from there.

    Join WhatsApp
  2. 2
    Post your intro in the "General Chat" group

    30 seconds. Use the template below—no fluff, just context so people know how to help.

    Go to "General Chat" group
  3. 3
    Join only 2 lanes (for now)

    Pick two groups that match what you actually do. More lanes = more noise. You can add more later.

📝 Post this intro (copy/paste)

👋 [Name] — [City/Country, optional]

🛠 Role: [What you do — e.g. "Backend engineer at X" or "Solo founder building Y"]

🔨 Building/Learning: [One line about your current focus]

💡 Can help with: [1–2 things — e.g. "Python, system design, hiring engineers"]

🔍 Looking for: [One thing — e.g. "Co-founder intros" or "Feedback on landing page"]

🔗 [LinkedIn/GitHub/Website — optional]

Tip: Keep it short. You can always share more in conversation. If you want replies, end with one clear ask (feedback / intros / hiring / learning).

🚦 Pick your 2 lanes

Rule of thumb: Join 2 lanes today. Add more later if you stay unmuted for a week.

💬 General Chat

Introductions, casual discussion, random questions, community vibes, Bazaar Saturdays sessions

🧑‍💻 Software & Engineering

Code, architecture, tools, debugging, tech deep-dives

👕 Product, Design & Growth

UX, metrics, experiments, go-to-market, design critiques

💼 Jobs Market

Hiring, job posts, contract gigs, career moves

✍️ Advice & Mentorship

Career questions, feedback requests, "how did you…" threads

🤝 Management & Leadership

Leading teams, org design, people problems, growth paths

🚀 Startups & Founders

Fundraising, MVPs, pivots, co-founder matching

🇯🇴 Jordanian Expats

For Jordanians abroad—local context, diaspora connections

🎯 Ask well

  • Context — what’s the situation?
  • What you tried — show your work
  • Constraints — timeline, budget, blockers
  • What you want — feedback? options? an intro?

🤝 Give back

  • Follow up with what happened
  • Keep requests public when possible
  • Don't cross-post the same thing everywhere
  • Help others when you can

📅 Recurring sessions

  • Bazaar Saturdays — A casual text-based Saturday session across the groups: share what you're building/learning, ask questions, and join the conversation.
  • Monthly Firesides — One or more guests, one topic, live Q&A. Announced in advance.
  • Periodic Q&A threads — Async "ask me anything" from community experts.

Next Fireside: announced in the Announcements group.

See how the Bazaar works →

📜 Rules in 20 seconds

  • No spam, no stealth promotion, no cross-posting
  • No "DM me" marketplace behavior
  • Stay work-adjacent (no political/sectarian flamewars)
  • Respect privacy and safety
  • Mods can remove anyone making the space worse
Read full rules →
Privacy note: WhatsApp shows your phone number to members in the same groups. If you're not comfortable with that, don't join groups you're unsure about.

❓ Quick answers

Is this Arabic-only?

No. Most discussion is in English or Arabic depending on who's talking. Both are welcome. Many threads are bilingual.

Can I promote my product?

Yes—if you add context (who it's for, what problem it solves, what feedback you want). No drive-by links.

Can I DM people?

Only if they've invited it or you have genuine context. Cold outreach = bad look. Start in public threads first.

Who moderates?

A small group of active community members. We nudge first, escalate if needed. Severe cases (harassment, spam) skip steps.

What if I mess up?

You'll probably get a friendly nudge. We're not looking to kick people—just keep the signal high. Learn and move on.