Aiden Kim

Aiden Kim

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I’m a computer science undergraduate and indie developer with a passion for building, breaking, and experimenting. Whether I’m modding games, launching side projects, or playing with AI tools, I’m driven by curiosity and the joy of clever problem-solving. I thrive in creative, self-driven environments and love being part of communities where ideas evolve fast and innovation happens in the open. From game engines to LLMs, I’m always exploring new ways to push boundaries and learn by doing.

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Martin Rue•

7mo ago

Solo founders: how do you stay focused?

I'm currently a team of 1, and some days it can be hard (and lonely) to just keep grinding. Curious to hear from other solo builders here how you stay motivated and consistent over the long run?

Things helping me a lot right now:

  • Private community to share progress

  • Lots of small releases

  • Reaching out to current users to get more feedback and direct work

  • Reminding myself that it sometimes just takes time

Sahil Khan•

7mo ago

Should you offer free access when launching a paid product on Product Hunt?

I'm seeing more products launch on Product Hunt that require payment to actually use any features. No free trial, no freemium tier, just a download that leads straight to a paywall.

Part of me thinks this makes sense. If your product has real value, why give it away? People on Product Hunt understand they're looking at premium tools. Plus offering free access can attract users who will never pay anyway.

But I also see the argument for temporary free access during launch. Product Hunt users want to actually try what they're upvoting. How can they give meaningful feedback or become advocates if they hit a paywall immediately?

Holden Lewis•

7mo ago

What’s your favorite onboarding experience from a product (that you actually kept using)?

We re in the thick of redesigning onboarding for a new consumer app trying to make that first minute actually count. Not just informative, but compelling enough that people actually stick around and use it again.

Too many products treat onboarding like a tutorial. And it becomes easy for the user to view it as just another hurdle to get through instead of a moment to get set up for a positive experience. Swipe, swipe swipe, go...

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