Håkon Høgetveit

Håkon Høgetveit

VouchVouch
CEO @ Vouch: AI for hiring, not hype.
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We’re building Vouch, an AI-native hiring assistant that helps lean teams scope roles, source smarter, and screen with context. Not just another ATS – an assistant that actually helps you hire. In fact, you'll get the ATS part for free so you don't have to vibe code it yourself.

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  • Vouch
    VouchBetter than your ATS, meet your hiring assistant
    Sep 2025
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    Joined Product HuntJune 3rd, 2024

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What advice would you give to a newcomer who is going to submit to Product Hunt for the first time?

Today, I am co-organising my first hackathon in my country, and I will give a talk to the participants about Product Hunt as one of the ways to distribute a product.

Some participants may hear about the platform for the first time, and I would like to encourage them a little in building and launching products.

Sarrah Pitaliya

5mo ago

What we learned relaunching on Product Hunt

Our first Product Hunt launch didn t go well. We put something out there, pushed for votes, and hoped for the best. It didn t work.

For our relaunch, we took a completely different approach. Here s what changed:

  • Engage, don t just post. We spent weeks commenting on other launches, supporting makers, and building trust. This time, people recognized us, not just the product.

  • Conversations > upvotes. What made the difference were detailed comments and feedback. The algorithm rewards authentic engagement.

  • Storytelling > specs. Instead of listing features, we shared why we built it and the problem it solved.

  • Timing is everything. Launching at midnight PST gave us momentum when the U.S. audience woke up.

  • Expectation reset. PH is less a sales channel, more a credibility engine. The real ROI shows up later, in awareness, trust, and partnerships.

What stood out the most: The community. The honest feedback, encouragement, and tough questions shaped our roadmap more than any internal discussion could.

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