Proof of concept requires you to ask others for help. Asking for help is not always easy, but if done well, it can benefit both parties.
Getting clear on the following helps:
What are you looking for?
What type of help do you want?
What does success look like?
What’s your focus?
What are your strengths?
What are your gaps?
What are you expecting?
Learn to ask for what you want. It’s helpful. Besides the potential upside for the helper is new stuff; information, connection, and maybe something that works.