🚀 Novanest – The Ultimate Platform for Entrepreneurs, Mentors & Investors

🌟 Empowering Startups, Connecting Innovators

🛑 Problem Statement

Entrepreneurs face major hurdles when launching their startups:

🚀 Business Idea Validation: Lack of guidance & feedback on startup feasibility.

🎯 Finding the Right Mentor: Difficult to connect with experienced professionals.

💰 Securing Funding: Struggles in networking with potential investors.

Most startup platforms lack personalized guidance and efficient matchmaking, making the journey frustrating and time-consuming.

💡 Solution – What is Novanest?

Novanest is a comprehensive web-based platform designed to help entrepreneurs validate ideas, find mentors, and attract investors.

🔹 AI-Powered Chatbot – Get instant business advice & strategy recommendations.

🔹 Mentor Matching – Find mentors based on expertise & interests (like Tinder for startups).

🔹 PitchDeck Showcase – Share startup ideas with investors & receive funding opportunities.

🔹 Dynamic Dashboard – A unified, role-based dashboard for Entrepreneurs, Mentors, and Investors.

Novanest simplifies networking, learning, and fundraising in one seamless ecosystem.

⚙️ Tech Stack

Technology Description

Frontend React, Tailwind CSS

Backend Node.js, Express.js

Database MongoDB Compass

AI Chatbot Google Gemini PaLM API

Authentication JWT (JSON Web Tokens)

Deployment (Add hosting service: AWS, Vercel, etc.)

🔥 Features & What We Have Built

👤 User Authentication & Role Management

✔️ Secure sign-up/login with JWT authentication

✔️ Users choose roles: Entrepreneur, Investor, or Mentor

✔️ Role-based access & dashboard customization

📊 Entrepreneur Dashboard

✔️ Profile Section (Name, Experience, Bio, Profile Photo)

✔️ Startup Submission Form – Submit startup details for visibility

✔️ AI Chatbot for Business Guidance – Get instant validation on ideas

💡 Mentor-Entrepreneur Matching

✔️ AI-driven mentor recommendations based on expertise similarity

✔️ Match percentage for better connections

✔️ One-click mentorship request & chat integration

💬 AI Chatbot for Startup Guidance

✔️ Integrated Google Gemini PaLM API for real-time suggestions

✔️ AI guidance on business validation, fundraising, and mentorship

🚀 PitchDeck Area for Investors

✔️ Startup Feed – Investors browse startup pitch decks

✔️ Search & Filters – Filter startups by industry, funding needs, and traction

✔️ Direct Messaging – Investors contact entrepreneurs instantly

📈 Market Opportunity & Analysis

🌍 The Growing Startup Ecosystem

140M+ startups worldwide, with new businesses launching every day

$300B+ in global startup funding annually

80% of startups fail due to lack of mentorship & funding

Novanest taps into this market by bridging the gap between Entrepreneurs, Mentors, and Investors.

💎 How Novanest Stands Out?

🚀 Unique Features & Competitive Edge

✅ AI-Driven Startup Validation – Real-time idea assessment

✅ Smart Mentor Matching – Data-driven recommendations for perfect connections

✅ Investor PitchDeck Feed – Social media-style discovery for funding opportunities

✅ Seamless Messaging & Networking – In-app direct communication

Unlike existing platforms that only offer networking, Novanest provides AI-powered insights, automated matchmaking, and a structured pitch showcase, making it a game-changer for startup success.

📌 Installation & Setup

🔧 Prerequisites

Node.js & npm installed

MongoDB Compass set up

.env file with API keys & database configurations

🚀 Clone & Run Locally

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git clone https://github.com/NandaKishore2424/novanest.git

cd novanest

npm install

npm start

🔹 Frontend: Runs on http://localhost:3000

🔹 Backend: Runs on http://localhost:5000

📢 Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve Novanest! 🎉

Fork the repo

Create a new branch

Make changes & commit

Submit a Pull Request

📞 Contact & Support

For queries or support, contact us at r.nandakishore24@gmail.com

🚀 Join Novanest & Build the Future of Startups!

If you're passionate about entrepreneurship, mentorship, or investing – Novanest is the platform for you!

📢 Star this repo ⭐ & let's revolutionize the startup ecosystem together!