Start a Conversation

Learn how to use the Start a Conversation form to reach out about your project or challenge.

The Start a Conversation form is the primary way to reach out about your project, challenge, or idea. This guide walks you through the process.

Accessing the Form

You can access the Start a Conversation form in several ways:

  • Homepage CTA - Click "Start a conversation" in the hero section
  • Footer Link - Navigate to "Start a Conversation" in the footer's About section
  • Direct URL - Visit /start-a-conversation

Form Fields

Required Information

Who should we be speaking with?

  • Your name (2-150 characters)
  • This field auto-fills if you're logged in

Where can we reach you?

  • Your email address
  • This field auto-fills if you're logged in

Tell us a little about your idea, challenge, or project

  • A description of what you're exploring, your goals, constraints, or questions
  • Minimum 20 characters, maximum 1500 characters
  • This helps us understand the context before we chat

Optional Information

Your role / your company

  • Your professional role and company name (optional, up to 150 characters)
  • Examples: "Founder, product manager, engineer at company X"

What would be convenient for a follow-up?

  • Pre-filled with "By email sometime this week"
  • You can edit this to specify your preferred contact method and timeline
  • Maximum 300 characters

Anything else we should know before our conversation?

  • Additional context, questions, or information (optional, up to 1000 characters)

Form Submission Process

  1. Fill out the form - Complete the required fields and any optional information you'd like to share
  2. Review your information - Make sure everything looks correct
  3. Submit - Click "Start the Conversation" button
  4. Confirmation - You'll see a success message confirming your submission

What Happens Next

After you submit:

  1. Email notification - We receive an email with all the information you provided
  2. Review - We review what you've shared to understand your needs
  3. Follow-up - We reach out using your preferred contact method and timeline
  4. Conversation - We schedule a discussion to explore possibilities

Tips for a Good Submission

  • Be specific - The more context you provide about your idea or challenge, the better we can prepare for our conversation
  • Share constraints - Budget, timeline, technical constraints, or regulatory requirements help us understand the full picture
  • Ask questions - If you have specific questions, include them in your description
  • Use the optional fields - Role/company and follow-up preferences help us tailor our response

Privacy & Security

  • Your information stays private
  • We won't spam you
  • This form is just to help guide our conversation
  • You can also send us an email directly if you prefer

Troubleshooting

Form won't submit?

  • Check that all required fields are filled
  • Ensure your email address is valid
  • Make sure your idea description is at least 20 characters
  • Try refreshing the page and submitting again

Didn't receive confirmation?

  • Check your browser for the success message
  • If you see an error, try submitting again
  • You can always send us an email directly using the contact email shown on the form

Alternative Contact Methods

If you prefer not to use the form, you can:

  • Email directly - Use the contact email address shown at the top of the form
  • Click the mailto link - Opens your email client with the address pre-filled