📖 Documentation & How-To Guide

Welcome to FounderPilot

AI-powered growth automation for founders. Scan leads, generate replies, run outreach, submit to directories, publish SEO content — all on autopilot.

Get Started Free →
01
3 SIMPLE STEPS

Getting Started

  • Sign up free at founderpilot.co — no credit card needed
  • Create a project — give it a name and paste your startup's URL
  • FounderPilot auto-detects your niche, competitors, and ideal customers

Your project dashboard unlocks all tools: Lead Scanner, Reply Gen, Outreach, Directories, SEO, and Autopilot.

02
FREE & EASY

Setting Up API Keys

  • Gemini API — free from Google AI Studio (powers all AI features)
  • Reddit App — create at reddit.com/prefs/apps (free, 2 min setup)
  • Brevo — free SMTP for email outreach (300 emails/day free)
  • Twitter/X — optional, for engagement features
  • HikerAPI — for Instagram scanning (affordable pay-as-you-go)
  • DataForSEO — for keyword research (optional, pay-per-use)

You own your keys. We never store them on our servers — they stay in your encrypted Supabase row.

03
REDDIT • INSTAGRAM • HN • DEV.TO

Lead Scanner

  • Automated scanning — finds people actively asking for solutions you offer
  • Smart filtering — AI scores each lead by relevance, recency, and engagement
  • Multi-platform — Reddit posts, Instagram comments, Hacker News threads, DEV.to discussions

Leads appear in your dashboard with context, so you can engage instantly or let Autopilot handle it.

04
AI-POWERED • BAN-SAFE

Reply Generator

  • Contextual replies — AI reads the full thread and crafts helpful, natural responses
  • Ban-safe by design — no spammy language, no direct promotion, just genuine helpfulness
  • One-click post — review, edit if needed, and post directly from the dashboard

Every reply subtly positions your product as the solution without triggering platform spam filters.

05
AUTOMATED SEQUENCES

Email Outreach

  • Multi-step sequences — set up 3-5 email follow-up chains with delays
  • AI personalization — each email is uniquely crafted per recipient using Gemini
  • Brevo/SMTP integration — use free Brevo (300/day) or your own SMTP provider

Target bloggers, journalists, newsletter creators, and potential partners. Track opens and replies.

06
52 DIRECTORIES • KANBAN BOARD

52 Directory Submissions

  • Curated list — 52 high-DA directories including Product Hunt, BetaList, SaaSHub, and more
  • Kanban workflow — drag cards through: Not Started → In Progress → Submitted → Live
  • AI-filled forms — auto-generates descriptions, taglines, and categories per directory

Massive SEO boost from 52 backlinks. Average founders spend 40+ hours on this — do it in one afternoon.

07
BLOG AUTOPUBLISH

SEO Content Engine

  • Keyword research — AI finds low-competition, high-intent keywords in your niche
  • Auto-generate articles — 2000+ word SEO-optimized blog posts with proper H-tags
  • WordPress autopublish — connects to your WP site and publishes on schedule

Build organic traffic on autopilot. Schedule weekly posts and watch your domain authority grow.

08
GET RECOMMENDED BY AI

AI Visibility / AEO

  • Answer Engine Optimization — get your product recommended when people ask ChatGPT, Perplexity, etc.
  • Structured data generation — create schema markup that AI crawlers understand
  • Citation building — place your brand in sources that LLMs reference during training

The future of search is AI. Be the answer, not just a search result.

09
SET IT & FORGET IT

Autopilot Mode

  • Fully automated — scans leads, generates replies, and posts them on schedule
  • Safety guardrails — respects rate limits, randomizes timing, avoids detection
  • Daily digest — get an email summary of everything Autopilot did for you

Turn on Autopilot and focus on building your product. FounderPilot handles your growth 24/7.

10
MULTI-PLATFORM

Engagement OS

  • Cross-platform presence — engage on Reddit, Twitter/X, HN, DEV.to from one dashboard
  • Comment & reply queue — AI suggests daily engagement tasks to build authority
  • Relationship tracking — know who you've engaged with and build genuine connections

Build your founder brand across platforms. Consistency wins — Engagement OS makes it effortless.

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30 / 60 / 90 DAY

Growth Planner

  • AI-generated roadmap — custom 30/60/90-day growth plan based on your startup stage
  • Task breakdown — daily and weekly actionable tasks with priority scoring
  • Progress tracking — check off milestones and see your growth trajectory visualized

No more guessing what to do next. FounderPilot plans your growth strategy week by week.

SIMPLE PRICING

Plans for Every Stage

7-day free trial on all paid plans. Pay via Razorpay. Cancel anytime.

Free

₹0/mo
  • → 1 project
  • → Basic lead scanning
  • → 5 AI replies/day

Starter

₹999/mo
  • → 3 projects
  • → Full lead scanner
  • → Email outreach
  • → 52 directories

Growth ⭐

₹2,999/mo
  • → 10 projects
  • → Autopilot mode
  • → SEO content engine
  • → Engagement OS

Scale

₹6,999/mo
  • → Unlimited projects
  • → AI Visibility / AEO
  • → Priority support
  • → Everything included
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to provide my own API keys?

Yes — you bring your own Gemini (free), Reddit, Brevo, and other keys. This keeps costs low and gives you full control. Most are free or very cheap.

Is there a free trial?

All paid plans come with a 7-day free trial. The Free plan is available forever with limited features.

Will my accounts get banned?

FounderPilot generates ban-safe replies that sound natural and helpful. We respect rate limits and never spam. Thousands of founders use this daily without issues.

How is my data stored?

All data is stored securely in Supabase PostgreSQL with row-level security. API keys are encrypted. Hosted on Railway infrastructure.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes — cancel anytime from your dashboard. No contracts, no hidden fees. Payment is processed securely via Razorpay.

How do I get support?

Email us at founder@founderpilot.co — we typically respond within 24 hours. Growth and Scale plans get priority support.