Hey everyone, my name is Alexander. As a New York native I know what it is like to work two, sometimes even three jobs at a time. To wake up tired, go to sleep tired, and still have a long list of errands waiting for you. More importantly, I know what it feels like to have no time left to spend with my family. That experience is what inspired me to create Ernds™.

My goal with Ernds™ is simple. I want to build a service that helps real New Yorkers get their time back while also helping others earn income when they need it most. The vision is to create an easy, reliable platform where people can request help with everyday tasks and where workers can pick up jobs on their own schedule. The challenge is that building a functional, safe, and scalable app takes real resources. After speaking with multiple developers, the full build is estimated at around 23,000. This includes the complete backend, user accounts, booking system, payments, and testing. The remaining amount will cover startup essentials like legal compliance, platform fees, and launch costs.

Ernds™ is for the parents trying to do everything on their own. For the workers who barely get a day off. For the people who are stretched thin and overwhelmed by daily responsibilities. But it is also for the people who need extra income. With rising living costs and layoffs happening everywhere, many New Yorkers need more ways to support their families. Ernds™ can help both sides of that struggle in a real and meaningful way.

This fundraiser is what will turn this vision into a working platform. Every dollar goes directly into building the first full version of the app, so we can start providing relief and opportunity as soon as possible. I will also be adding photos and a video of myself explaining why Ernds™ means so much to me and sharing more about the journey behind it. I want to be as transparent as possible so you always know where your support is going.

Thank you for reading my story and thank you for believing in this mission.