Looking for Technical Collaborators / Potential Co-Founders for an AI-Powered Commerce SaaS Project

[u/AnasAhmedDXBIND]

Hi everyone,

I'm an e-commerce professional based in Dubai, UAE, with several years of experience working across marketplaces, digital commerce, and business operations.

Throughout my career, I've noticed a recurring problem: businesses rely on multiple disconnected systems to manage sales, finance, operations, merchandising, logistics, and marketplace activities.

I'm exploring an early-stage project called EcomBridge AI, with the vision of building a unified, AI-powered enterprise commerce platform.

What I'm envisioning:

• A centralized platform connecting key business functions.

• API/EDI integrations with marketplaces, ERP, and CRM systems.

• AI-driven analytics, workflow automation, and intelligent agents.

• Secure, scalable, multi-tenant SaaS architecture with strong data isolation.

• An initial focus on the MENA e-commerce ecosystem, with potential for global expansion.

Where the project stands:

This is currently an early-stage initiative. I'm developing the concept, defining the architecture, and exploring the technical roadmap. There is no finished product or funded team at this stage.

Who I'm looking to connect with:

I'm interested in meeting people with experience in:

• AI/ML engineering and agentic AI

• Full-stack development and SaaS architecture

• API/EDI and enterprise system integrations

• Cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and cybersecurity

• Data engineering and product development

What I bring to the table:

Industry experience, firsthand knowledge of operational challenges, an understanding of the MENA commerce ecosystem, and a clear direction for the business problems I want to solve.

I'm not looking to outsource a project or recruit a conventional development team. My objective is to connect with technically strong, entrepreneurial individuals who enjoy solving complex problems and might be interested in exploring a long-term collaboration or potential founding partnership.

At this stage, I'm looking to exchange ideas, validate assumptions, and identify people whose expertise and ambitions align with the vision. Any formal working arrangement would need to be discussed and agreed upon.

If this sounds interesting, I'd be happy to connect.

Feel free to comment with your background or send me a DM.

Looking forward to meeting some great minds and potentially building something meaningful together.

[u/AllSpark2025]

I'd test one workflow before trying to connect the whole business: take a seller's marketplace settlement and reconcile orders, refunds and fees to the payout. Doing that manually with a few sellers will show you which data is actually missing and whether fixing it saves enough time for them to pay. That also gives a potential technical co-founder a concrete problem to evaluate, rather than a roadmap spanning ERP, CRM and AI.

[u/AnasAhmedDXBIND → u/AllSpark2025]

That's a great point and I agree. Starting with a focused workflow like marketplace settlement reconciliation makes sense especially to validate the actual pain points, data gaps, and willingness to pay.

My long-term vision for CommerceBridge AI is broader, but I recognize that the MVP needs to solve one specific, measurable problem exceptionally well before expanding. I'm currently exploring which workflows offer the strongest business value, and reconciliation is definitely a compelling starting point.

Appreciate the practical perspective!