17network

17network aims to network creators, not their content, which remains on platforms that can handle that volume of data, in much the way a webpage may link to social media accounts. Initially, my idea may look something like LinkedIn, Tinder, or a new format, as the students themselves decide. My goal is to network 1,000 - 5,000 students personally, 200/day, and leverage their own social networks to grow that to 50,000 participants/Zalo contacts organized by university or school, in a month.

The platform encourages networking, and offers free classes, put together by creators seeking reach, similar to Skillshare or Udemy using multimedia, apps and games (and an AI tutor/guide based on MK-model).

New or young creators may find a highly-targeted audience to share their work with, and an ecosystem in which to grow and make friends. Older or accomplished creators, often with real-world success and connections, may guide and give back to the community, or judge severely and offer critical feedback.

Let's say you want to write books, articles, or kids stories like me, but feel lost in such a large community like X or Facebook, where the public is diverse and scattered. Wattpad, for example, is the world's largest storytelling community, "Home to 89 million people who love original stories. Wattpad has democratized storytelling for a new generation." I wonder if they teach AI prompt-engineering for storytelling via ai? Moreover, wouldn't it be nice to connect with other writers in your city or within your own university or school; people that you could actually talk to in person, thus getting off the computer or phone? Just might make a connection leading to forming a cooperative effort, or even a relationship

Further, what if you did manage to write a novel. Good luck getting that puppy to market, faced with either self-publishing on Amazon and marketing, or securing a literary agent or trying to cold-call publishers. How many authors succeed as compared to wishful thinkers who went through the agonizing process of writing, only to discover belatedly that it isn't so easy to accomplish the next steps, and stall right there. Same with a musician, an artist, or even new YouTubers, before they get their first shadow ban, making every possible mistake, despite watching many videos teaching how not to. Grok reports 50M - 80M new YouTubers per year, with most failing to succeed. What does that feel like? Ever dream of being a dancer, a playwright, a singer, or an AI music composer?

Finally, major social media platforms have a nasty and increasingly common habit of deplatforming creators for minor infractions of absurd 'community standards and ever-changing agendas,' with huge loss of reach and content if not backed up well. The redress process is cold and one-shot, as we all know. Good luck pursuing the matter, as if you could contact a considerate person at the other end of these giants. Ever try to reach out and complain? Nobody home. How does that feel? I understand we need to police harmful posts, but with superb AI and excellent systems, I think we can do much better, without exposure to government crackdowns or legal difficulties. Obviously, must set limits, but within reason, and install a multi-level peer-review process for immediate account restoration.

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17network

Network of students world-wide that wish to study English and pursue technical education. Needs a meeting place. Community that teaches people how to use AI tools, make money, start businesses. Recruit a few thousand students to work together (for free) in teams at several universities, and build out the platform that they will then use as founding members with special rights and opportunities.

Foundation

Students learn for free, and go on to start their own companies, which then may attract funding. Y-combinator sees everything, rates projects, and has a dedicated team ofsuper-early investors that gain access to startups at the very beginning, thus fueling their desire to fnd the foundation. The best motivation of all, the potential for an outsized return on their investment. Who wouldn't have wished they funded the next PayPal, Higgsfield, Windsurf, or Cursor.

Hanoi Organizations

1. Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) – ~50,000+ students
   Key Departments: Natural Sciences, Social Sciences & Humanities, Engineering, Law, International Studies
2. Hanoi University (HANU) – ~30,000+ students
   Key Departments: Foreign Languages, International Studies, Business Administration, Tourism, Translation & Interpretation
3. National Economics University (NEU) – ~25,000–30,000 students
   Key Departments: Economics, Business Administration, Banking & Finance, Accounting, E-Commerce
4. Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) – ~25,000+ students
   Key Departments: Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Civil Engineering, Automation
5. University of Education - VNU (VNU-UEd) – ~20,000+ students
   Key Departments: Mathematics Education, Physics Education, Chemistry Education, Primary Education, Educational Psychology
6. Hanoi Medical University – ~15,000–20,000 students
   Key Departments: General Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing, Public Health
7. Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI) – ~15,000–18,000 students
   Key Departments: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Management
8. Academy of Finance (AOF) – ~12,000–15,000 students
   Key Departments: Public Finance, Banking, Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration
9. Thuongmai University (TMU) – ~10,000–12,000 students
   Key Departments: International Business, Marketing, Commerce, Logistics, Business Law
10. Hanoi Law University – ~8,000–10,000 students
    Key Departments: Civil Law, Criminal Law, International Law, Administrative Law, Economic Law
11. Vietnam University of Fine Arts – ~7,000–9,000 students
    Key Departments: Painting, Graphic Design, Sculpture, Art Theory, Fashion Design
12. Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) – ~6,000–8,000 students
    Key Departments: Telecommunications, Information Technology, Digital Marketing, Cybersecurity, Data Science
13. Hanoi Architectural University – ~6,000–7,500 students
    Key Departments: Architecture, Urban Planning, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Construction Engineering
14. University of Transport Technology – ~5,500–7,000 students
    Key Departments: Transportation Engineering, Vehicle Engineering, Logistics, Traffic Management, Mechanical Engineering
15. Vietnam University of Commerce – ~5,000–6,500 students
    Key Departments: Retail Management, International Trade, Accounting, Business Analytics, Hospitality
16. Water Resources University – ~5,000–6,000 students
    Key Departments: Hydraulic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Irrigation, Water Resources Management, Geology
17. University of Labor and Social Affairs – ~4,500–5,500 students
    Key Departments: Labor Relations, Social Work, Human Resource Management, Social Policy, Occupational Safety
18. Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment – ~4,000–5,000 students
    Key Departments: Environmental Science, Land Management, Geodesy, Climate Change, Marine Resources
19. Vietnam University of Traditional Medicine – ~3,500–4,500 students
    Key Departments: Traditional Medicine, Herbal Pharmacy, Acupuncture, Preventive Medicine, Rehabilitation
20. Hanoi University of Culture – ~3,000–4,000 students
    Key Departments: Cultural Studies, Event Management, Library Science, Cultural Heritage, Performing Arts