Gavin Shipman

Gavin Shipman

Founder by day, tinkerer by night 🔧
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About

I build things that make hard stuff simple. Co-founder of Tactyl, where we're making it possible for anyone — regardless of background, budget, or experience — to turn an idea into a launch-ready business in days. Also founder of GIA Consulting and Sales Leader at iSupport Worldwide. Based in Melbourne, Australia. Dad of three. Beginner golfer. Always building something.

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Maker History

  • Switchback
    SwitchbackWindows Explorer features, inside the real Mac Finder
    Oct 2026
  • Tactyl
    TactylTurn any idea into a real, launch-ready business — in days
    Mar 2026
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    Joined Product HuntMarch 11th, 2026

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7h ago

Switchback - Windows Explorer features, inside the real Mac Finder

Switchback adds a typeable path bar, an expandable folder tree, pausable copies with a speed graph, and a Task Manager to the Finder you already use. No new file manager. 14-day trial, no card. $24.99 once.
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7mo ago

Tactyl - Turn any idea into a real, launch-ready business — in days

Most people have a business idea they’ve never acted on. Tactyl changes that. Tell Dex — your AI guide — about your idea (or let it help you find one), and it walks you through everything: validation scoring, business plan, pitch deck, and financials. No templates. Every output is built around your specific idea. Need real human eyes? Submit a Tactyl Review for expert analysis, mentorship, or funding. Spark to launch-ready — in days, not months.
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