Ethan Sullivan

Ethan Sullivan

Ex-product manager turned consultant.
20 points

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Y Combinatorp/ycRajiv Ayyangarโ€ข

6mo ago

YC deadline in <2 weeks; Who's applying?

If you're applying, reply below with what you're building so we can cheer you on!

If you're doing a startup and not applying, why aren't you applying?

Y Combinatorp/ycRajiv Ayyangarโ€ข

6mo ago

YC deadline in <2 weeks; Who's applying?

If you're applying, reply below with what you're building so we can cheer you on!

If you're doing a startup and not applying, why aren't you applying?

Product Huntp/producthuntfmerianโ€ข

6mo ago

Hiring? Looking for work? [Startup Roles July 2025]

To continue what @steveb started last May:

Building a team or want to join a startup?

Feature Update

Hey everyone!

We re currently working on, allergy alerts.

It s a big step, and honestly, a challenging one (not expecting to be this hard).

The tool got so much interest recently that a friend of mine joined the journey, so now it s we, not just me.

๐Ÿš€ We made it to TOP 10! Thank you Product Hunt community!

We're overwhelmed by the incredible support InterviewBee has received!

HUGE thank you to everyone who:

  • Upvoted us

  • Left thoughtful comments and feedback

  • Followed our journey

Your support means everything to our small team!

We just updated the docs! ๐Ÿš€

Hey everyone
We ve just pushed a fresh update to the Blockies Animate documentation!
Now it s way easier to understand how each animation works, with clear examples and faster setup.

We're also working hard behind the scenes to bring new installation options including CLI so you can integrate Blockies Animate however it fits your flow

Check out the new docs: Blockies Animate

We re building this with and for you, so your feedback means everything.
Let us know what you think, what s missing, or what would make it better for you.

Sahil Khanโ€ข

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?

Leeann Trangโ€ข

7mo ago

Suggestions for meditation apps, or go back to Calm or Headspace?

@mat_sherman and I have been talking about meditation and I was remembering I had tested out @Calm and @Headspace. I searched forums and see references to these in convos 5 years ago. They still seem like the main contenders, but I also just downloaded @Insight Timer App @Breathwrk and https://www.meditatehappier.com/ too.

Anyone have experience with any of these? I'm new to meditation, have tried it a few times but have yet to build a habit and need to! Any recs are greatly appreciated!

Wappbizp/wappbizSreeragโ€ข

8mo ago

Anyone using a WhatsApp Chatbot for their business? Results?

I ve been researching WhatsApp chatbots for business and tested a few tools. The potential seems huge:

  • 24/7 customer support without hiring

  • Automated lead capture from chats

  • Payments directly in WhatsApp

But I m curious:

  1. For those using one:

Hide Mounted Volumes on Your Mac Desktop โ€” Desktop Ghost Pro Version 2.1 Update Arrives

In addition to files and folders, with Desktop Ghost Pro 2.1, you can now hide external disks, connected servers, and removable media from appearing on your desktop to stay spotless and distraction-free.

Release Notes:

Desktop Ghost Pro can now hide mounted volumes (external disks, hard disks, connected servers, and/or removable media) from appearing on the desktop! For this feature to work you must grant Desktop Ghost Pro permission to send Apple events when prompted.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ What are you building this weekend? Share your ideas ๐Ÿง  Get feedback ๐Ÿ’ฌ

Weekends are for side projects!

Share what you're going to be building or an idea you're kicking around.

Russell Lowryโ€ข

10mo ago

A Software Engineerโ€™s Journey into Product Management Tools

Hey Product Hunt!

I m a software engineer at Acorns, where I ve spent years building fintech products that help people invest in their future. While working in tech, I noticed a recurring problem product managers struggle with documentation, approvals, and handoffs to engineering. So, I decided to build Artefact alongside my co-founders @royesegal and @marc__milberg.