Ads & Partnerships
Partner with an ultra-engaged community of builders, creators, and innovators.
Promote your startup, digital product, event, channel, shop, or craft directly to thousands of forward-thinking builders. High share rates, authentic voice, and deep cross-platform reach across Telegram, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
In the process of content creating I have built this incredible community and channel. This channel has the highest engagement and shares per post of any platform in its space, and it's mind-blowing to see how influential this community has become.
For as long as I can remember, I've been asked to post ads in this channel, but I hate generic spam ads so I kept refusing. The offers kept increasing, and I kept refusing. But one thing changed my mind: most of the community and company showcases I run here are fundamentally promotions — the only difference was that I wasn't charging for them.
So I figured why not monetize the brand properly, the exact same way I have done with my podcast, public speaking, Instagram, and LinkedIn. I've been running paid ads on my other socials for a while, so it's time to bring that same high standard here.
Ultimately, the goal is to form a great big circle of companies, products, shops, and services that partner with my brand. High quality ads and sponsorships make a brand more influential, which is deeply useful for everyone involved.
Unmatched share & forward rate per post
ViewCreative professionals, designers & youth
ViewFounders, hiring managers & tech leaders
ViewDeep dives, builder interviews & tech talks
ViewWhat does not change
- I will continue to support and showcase creator projects and community works free of charge. That is never going to change.
- Continued free support for companies and individuals that have partnered with and supported ScholarXIV.
- Zero drop in organic content, community vibe, personal writings, and developer education.
What changes
- You will see clearly labelled ad posts that last temporarily or permanently depending on the agreed package.
- Ads will not be spammed; every placement is tested thoughtfully to preserve feed quality.
- From a subscriber perspective, nothing changes in daily experience except one clearly marked high-quality ad post.
Temporary Ads
Fast Turnaround & Quick Reach
Active for a few days (then deleted)
Your typical high-impact Telegram channel ad. Perfect for quick hype, time-sensitive drops, launches, or temporary event buzz.
- Prime daytime release (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
- Instant direct access to thousands of daily active builders
- Clearly labelled official ad post
- Clean link & custom button formatting
- Negotiable pricing suited to community size
Best for: Events, limited-time offers, new channel launches, surveys, seasonal discounts.
Permanent Ads
Evergreen Brand Placement
Never deleted • Part of channel archive
Permanent posts that stay forever in the channel history. Highly aligned with the brand aesthetic and searchable for future readers.
- Zero deletion — stays forever in the channel archive
- Ongoing evergreen impressions & continuous link clicks
- Carefully crafted copy to match the voice of the channel
- Cross-promoted where relevant across socials
- Highest trust factor among long-time subscribers
Best for: Developer tools, SaaS products, startups, books, YouTube/social channels, design systems.
Sponsorship Ads
Full Omnichannel Partnership
Multi-platform campaign & deep collaboration
A multi-layer partnership spanning Telegram, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Includes in-depth product review & personalized showcase.
- Full multi-platform blitz (Telegram + Instagram + LinkedIn + YouTube)
- Software review & direct architectural/UX advice for your team
- Physical products: Custom photo/media with Dagmawi wearing/using it
- In-depth storytelling & multiple dedicated posts
- Priority timing and custom strategic alignment
Best for: Established companies, hardware/gadgets, funded tech startups, key event partnerships.
As long as your ad complies with the core guidelines, you have total flexibility:
Ten rules. Read them before you submit an ad request.
Full Creative Freedom
I require full creative freedom in the content of the ad. You can review it and suggest edits and I will include those for you, but this is non-negotiable — I won't be copy-pasting things entirely. Authentic creator voice delivers the best conversion for you.
Prohibited Niches & Categories
If your ad is finance-related (like crypto, new wallets, p2p services), betting-related (sports, fantasy), sex-related (pornographic, dating), or secular music — I'm sorry, this isn't the right place for your ad.
Product Functional Standard
If your ad is a product — I will try it out, and if I don't think it meets the basic standard of a functional product, I will reject it. Try to meet the basic standard of a solid product; for reference, just check out what builders produce in this community.
Safe Events (No Hidden Risks)
If your ad is an event — and I get the sense that there are hidden intentions or high risks involved (like Bermel-style gatherings centered on drugs and hook-ups), I will decline.
Dynamic & Fair Pricing
Price for ads isn't a constant and we can always negotiate. It's not fair to charge the same for an ad about handmade crafts and an ad about developer tools in this channel. One clearly commands different audience engagement.
Upfront Payment
Payment should be made upfront once we agree on the ad copy, format, and scheduled date/time slot.
Utilize All My Socials
You can utilize all my socials. I can promote your ad across my Telegram, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube since that's where a lot of my active followers and audience live.
Daytime Posting (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
You can tell me the exact day and time you want your ads released. The only request is that ads are exclusively posted during daytime hours: from morning 6:00 AM to night 6:00 PM.
Limitless Possibilities Beyond These
These are the basic guidelines. Apart from these, you can promote anything you want: Events, Products, Companies, Crafts, Initiatives, Your Channels, Courses, Digital Products, Shops, and so much more!
That's It :) Big Circle of Partners
Ultimately, the goal is to form a great big circle of companies, products, shops, and services that partner with my brand. High-quality partnerships elevate everyone involved.
"Working with Dagmawi on LinkedIn was a smooth, genuine collaboration. He understood the work and shared it in a way that felt natural to his audience."
"Running a sponsorship campaign with Dagmawi Babi was hands-down one of the best ad runs we've done! We've gotten so many signups just in the first 12 hours and more. He was also great and intelligent to work with."
Let's collaborate
Ready to run an ad or launch a partnership?
Send me a direct message on Telegram with details about what you want to promote, your preferred timeline, and target format.
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