Colin Smith

Colin Smith

Chinwag Founder | Video Marketplace

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Maker History

  • Chinwag
    ChinwagTalk to people who've actually been there
    Jun 2026
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    Joined Product HuntJune 29th, 2026

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12d ago

Irish solo founder looking to kickstart his marketplace into gear

Hi everyone! I'm Colin, a data & analytics consultant from Ireland and, more recently, the founder of Chinwag.

Chinwag is a marketplace for paid one-to-one video conversations, built around the idea that almost everyone has knowledge, experience or a story that somebody else would genuinely value.

Seeing an idea evolve from a sketch into a real, working product has been incredibly rewarding. Now comes the part that's arguably much harder: finding the first users, listening to their feedback and earning enough trust to create a real marketplace.

I'm here to meet fellow builders, learn from your experiences and hopefully support some of your projects along the way. If I can help with testing, feedback or simply being another set of eyes, don't hesitate to reach out.

Hiring? Looking for work? [Startup Roles August 2026]

Building a team or want to join a startup?

Founders, teams, and startups drop a comment if you're hiring.

1mo ago

How do you promote your product without sounding too salesy?

I've always struggled with promoting my own work. It always felt a little awkward because I grew up in an environment where drawing attention to yourself wasn't really encouraged.

That's not exactly ideal when you're trying to build a business, and even less so when marketing is literally how you make a living. :D

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