What’s a realistic timeframe to spend on an MVP before you deliver?
Curious how long others typically spend building their MVPs before pushing it out into the world. Some say ship in a weekend, others say take a month to get it right. We’ve been building SmarDial fast—focusing on solving one core problem for one type of user. But like most teams, we’re always tempted to add “just one more thing” before launch. If you’ve built and launched before, what was your...
Is adding a paywall during BETA a mistake?
We’re in early beta and debating whether keeping it 100% free is helping us learn… or slowing us down. Would love to hear how others handled this: Did you charge early users? Offer lifetime deals? Or stay free until you nailed the product? Curious what worked (or backfired) for you.
Now LAUNCHED 🚀 Kick start your GTM with a solid sales tool
SmartDial is here to help you get early traction — the hard way made easier. We built SmartDial for sales teams and scrappy founders doing outbound the old-school way — dialing, following up, logging notes — but wanted it to actually feel smooth, fast, and integrated. If you’re using Zoom Phone and tired of clunky dialers or juggling spreadsheets, we’ve got you. We’re live in beta on Product...
Cursor: AI Code Editor – A Real VS Code Alternative?
Been checking out Cursor, an AI code editor that deeply integrates AI into your workflow. Think natural language coding, smart predictions, and asking your codebase questions. It's trying to push AI further than, say, VS Code (even with Copilot). I'm curious: How has Cursor's AI experience been for you compared to your current setup? Does a dedicated AI-first editor like this feel like a...
How has social media helped your launch?
When we launched, social didn’t really drive much traction — at least not right away. Still showing up and staying consistent, but curious: Did social media make a real difference for your launch? Or did your momentum come from somewhere else?
