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That’s the advice I wish I took earlier. I spent years juggling too many ideas, too many projects, trying to brute-force progress solo. It felt productive, but it just diluted momentum. Now I still run multiple things, but the difference is leverage. Systems, a small team, and the ability to buy back time. My younger self had none of that. He needed constraint, not complexity but thought he...
What is one business advice you'd give your younger self?
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Adam Martellettileft a comment
Each to their own. I’ve got 3 kids under 7, running a product, managing a small team, investing, and advising a couple startups. Still make time for school runs, sports, all the usual stuff. Yeah, some days are hectic and long, but you figure it out. It’s all about managing your time.
A more personal topic: Having (or not having) a family while building a business?
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What Happens When Your AI Assistant Starts Snitching?
@sentry_co @gabe based on our convo the other day, I thought this was worth sharing. We somewhat joked about always-on AI and how “the IRS picks you up because of something your coworker said 4 years ago at a BBQ.” Turns out… maybe not that funny? Theo (T3) released something called SnitchBench, a benchmark testing how likely large language models are to report illegal activity when given tools...
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If OpenAI was all-in, and it still fell through… sounds like Microsoft had the kill switch.
RIP Windsurf :'(
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Have you ever launched (or considered launching) on AppSumo?
Hey Product Hunt! I’m working on an open write-up about how Lifetime Deals (LTDs) can work better for everyone, founders, customers, and platforms like AppSumo. While AppSumo has helped thousands of early-stage SaaS teams gain traction, its current model has some serious issues that are hurting trustworthy founders. In the piece, we dig into: • Why IP liens and 3x clawbacks block growth • How...
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Transparency isn’t a virtue by default; it’s a tool. In some cases, sharing numbers builds trust. In others, it creates distraction or resentment. I’m actually building a dashboard right now for a team’s bonus system, and no matter how many versions they’ve tried, there’s always a sense of imbalance. Salary transparency without a solid framework doesn’t create clarity. It creates confusion....
Is talking about money in business taboo for you?
Adam Martellettileft a comment
“If AI can build it in a weekend, why should I care?” If something’s that easy to spin up, it’s probably not defensible. Novelty isn’t value. Example: yet another AI summariser? Dead on arrival. But a tool that plugs into a hospital’s EHR system and translates medical notes into structured data — that’s messy, valuable, and hard to replicate. The real plays now aren’t cheap clones, they’re bets...
which industry do you think is the riskiest to start a business, and which is flourishing?
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Why We Walked from AppSumo & Launching on Product Hunt Instead
Hey Product Hunt, I’m Adam Martelletti. I’m still finding my feet here, but I wanted to share our story, not to throw stones, but to offer a warning I wish someone had given me. This isn’t a smear campaign. I can’t speak to what AppSumo’s terms looked like years ago, maybe this is just what happens when a platform outgrows its mission. But if this post saves even one founder from signing...
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It’s funny you mention this, while it’s not every week. But at the moment Arcade Software is helping us kill it with user docs and walkthrough, so I might need to checkout @Clueso
What’s the one tool in your tech stack that saves you hours every week?
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Adam Martellettileft a comment
Still finding my feet here, but what stands out is the thoughtful, honest convos. People who actually want to help, not shut others down.
What's your reason to be active on PH Forums?
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Adam Martellettileft a comment
Keep showing up, and like you said, “Talk about what you love.” Add value, not noise.
What piece of advice would you give to someone who wants to start building a personal brand?
Adam Martellettileft a comment
Really useful breakdown. Curious, was there anything you found didn’t work? Anything you’d skip or do differently next time?
How Jolt AI launched
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Adam Martellettileft a comment
Curious from a product perspective, how are developers expected to define the triggers? Lots of variables here. Elements, user events, one-time vs repeat actions, etc. Is there a predefined model, or are teams expected to wire it up manually?
One Reddit comment delayed my MVP by 3 weeks and made it 10x better
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Adam Martellettileft a comment
I’m usually up for jumping into anything where I can be helpful, especially if it’s in my area or someone’s looking for honest feedback. That tends to be around growth, first-time user experience and onboarding, or the messy shift from self-serve SaaS to technical enterprise sales and partnerships. A bit of a mix between product, GTM, and a technical background. If someone’s building and asking...
Which topics discussed on Product Hunt spark your attention the most?
Adam Martellettileft a comment
I’m still figuring out PH myself, but one thing’s clear, it’s a community first platform. “How do I approach a top hunter?” feels like the wrong question. Like any community, trust comes from showing up, not pitching cold. It’s like affiliate marketing, you only buy from someone who actually believes in what they’re sharing. Hunters are no different. They don’t have to be users, but they need...
Hunter vs. No Hunter: Did a Big Name Actually Make a Difference?
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Funny how I can walk through a product demo with a dozen people live, no problem. But as soon as I hit record for a video, I overthink everything. I used to rewatch the takes and pick apart every ramble. Now I try to get one clean version, close my eyes, and hit publish before I talk myself out of it. Public speaking’s the same. I’m fine with small groups, the interaction makes it feel natural....
How do you handle fear from public speaking when pitching the product or giving a presentation?
Adam Martellettileft a comment
@ha_my_tran Appreciate you sharing this. We’re still getting our heads around PH too, your post is gold for people trying to play the long game, not just spike traffic for a day. Curious: if you had to choose just one lever to prep better next time, what would it be?
How we hit top #1 on Product Hunt— and what I’d change next time to achieve way better results
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Adam Martellettileft a comment
Building a personal brand definitely takes consistency, we even built our product around that idea to help stay on track. Still, I fall off some weeks too. My main platforms are my two blogs, Reddit, LinkedIn, and I’m just getting started here on Product Hunt 😄
How do you keep up with social media presence and building your personal brand?
Adam Martellettileft a comment
Hadn’t seen @Jolt AI yet, definitely adding it to my list.
Best developer tools launched in 2025?
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Adam Martellettileft a comment
I’ve got ADHD too, and for me it’s not just forgetting, it’s distraction, follow-through, the whole stack. So I’m always looking for tools that actually help vs. just giving me one more thing to manage. That said, wearables have never clicked. I don’t even wear a wedding ring (to my wife’s ongoing disappointment), so I’m curious how natural Fieldy felt day to day. Did you run into privacy...
Fieldy Hands On Review: Can this AI Wearable help my ADHD brain remember tasks and save my marriage?
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