Platform · 3 min read · Updated 5/10/2026
What is the difference between an independent, a builder, and a founder here?
Independents sell their time and expertise (consultants, advisors, specialists). Builders ship products solo or in tiny teams. Founders run companies and post listings when they need help. The roles overlap — a user can be all three.
Why this distinction
It changes what you can do on the platform: independents publish service packages and paid content; builders showcase products; founders post "I need help" listings.
How to choose
Pick every role that's true. The platform isn't a category prison.