It *sucks* to slave over a task only to later learn somebody unexpected could've helped you. Alchemy is the simplest tool for a community to help itself. ***How Alchemy works:***Once a week, each user receives an email asking what they need help with that week (e.g. an intro, a piece of info, etc).Users submit directly from within the email, eliminating friction.There's no need to leave their inbox for a website.The next day, Alchemy sends a follow up email that lists what everyone needs,auto-magically the author's Linkedin picture & profile.To help, simply respond in-line directly within the email and you're privately connected. There is no reply-all.It's deceptively simple. That's why it works.-------------UPDATE-------------After 2 years of labor & love, Alchemy was acquired by Red Rover in Fall 2013.