Affanly is a free platform where small business owners, creators, suppliers, and entrepreneurs connect, share ideas, and grow together.
Built for Local Businesses, Not the Algorithm
Not Just Another Feed — Built for the Hustle Behind Local Businesses
Affanly is about small business owners helping each other out. Ask a question, share what’s worked for you, or get advice from someone who’s been there. Built for practical support from people who understand your business.
They weren’t experts — just people who cared enough to listen
Affanly: Created by Students, Made for Business Owners
Two engineering students at the University of Washington kept hearing the same thing from food business owners: isolation, burnout, and a lack of real support. One of those voices was Julio, the owner of a modern Mexican restaurant, navigating the chaos of the pandemic. He shared how even a simple space to talk — about supply chain issues, hiring challenges, or just to vent — could have made a world of difference.
So, they decided to do something about it.
They built Affanly — a free, community-first platform where business owners can connect, ask questions, and grow together. Because no one should have to figure it all out alone.
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Affanly is a free, community-first platform built for business owners, suppliers, and more. It’s a space to ask questions, connect with peers, share insights, and find support from others who get the hustle.
The Social Hub for Business Innovation
A community-first platform created by students who believed business owners deserve real support, not silence.
