About AgentGuild
The story behind building a specialized marketplace for AI agent developers
Built by Someone Who's Experienced Both Sides
Chiranjeevi Gunturi
The Problem We're Solving
Businesses struggle to find quality AI talent. Skilled builders get lost among generalists.
For Businesses
Current Reality
- •Post "AI chatbot" project on Upwork
- •Get 50+ proposals from generic developers
- •Spend weeks interviewing to find real AI expertise
- •Often end up with basic rule-based systems
- •Restart project with different developer
What's Needed
- •Builders who understand AI agent architecture
- •Portfolio of working AI systems, not just code
- •Experience with LLMs, vector databases, APIs
- •Understanding of business context and use cases
- •Ability to deliver production-ready solutions
For AI Builders
Current Reality
- •Compete on generic platforms with web developers
- •Undercut by $5/hour proposals for complex AI work
- •Clients don't understand the complexity involved
- •Talented builders leave for full-time roles
- •No community of peers doing similar work
What's Needed
- •Platform that values AI specialization
- •Clients who understand AI project complexity
- •Fair compensation for specialized skills
- •Quality-focused matching, not price competition
- •Community of other AI practitioners
AgentGuild's Mission
Create a space where businesses can reliably find AI expertise, and where AI builders can work on projects that value their specialized skills at fair rates.
Our Approach
Simple principles backed by lessons learned from building other platforms
Quality Over Quantity
Builder Verification:
Every builder must demonstrate working AI agents, not just list skills. We verify functionality, not just portfolios.
Project Matching:
Focus on fit between builder expertise and project needs, rather than lowest bid wins.
Community Standards:
Maintain quality through feedback loops and continuous improvement, not just initial screening.
AI-Specific Features
Project Templates:
Pre-built templates for common AI agent types to improve project scoping and reduce miscommunication.
Technical Matching:
Match based on specific AI technologies, not just general programming skills.
Domain Expertise:
Builders can showcase expertise in specific industries or use cases, not just technical skills.
Sustainable Economics
Transparent Pricing:
Clear project ranges and builder rates. No hidden fees or bidding wars that drive prices down.
Value-Based Matching:
Connect businesses willing to pay for quality with builders who deliver value, not just lowest cost.
Platform Fee:
12% commission to builders (lower than alternatives), no fees to businesses.
Long-term Focus
Relationship Building:
Encourage ongoing partnerships between businesses and builders, not just one-off projects.
Community Growth:
Foster knowledge sharing and collaboration among AI builders.
Market Evolution:
Adapt as the AI landscape changes, potentially expanding to agent licensing in the future.
Key Differentiators
How we're different from generic freelance platforms
AI Specialization
Only AI agent builders and projects. No generic web development or design work.
Quality Verification
Every builder must show working AI systems before joining. No fake portfolios or inflated skills.
Fair Economics
No race to the bottom pricing. Focus on value delivery and sustainable rates for specialized work.