Jake Hughes

Jake Hughes

Building apps to reduce screen time.

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What makes an intention feel helpful when it comes back—rather than like another notification?

One of the biggest questions we ve been thinking about since launching Savor is what happens after someone captures an intention.

Capturing it is relatively easy. The harder part is helping it return at the right moment without making it feel like another task, alert, or nagging notification.

The Product Hunt conversation reinforced a few things for us:

  • Many meaningful thoughts begin in a messy, unfinished state. They aren t ready for a to-do list.

  • A reminder is only useful if its timing and tone respect the person receiving it.

  • Trust matters: people want to understand why something is returning, who can see it, and what control they have over it.

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5mo ago

Hi Product Hunters! What's your best piece of advice for app builders?

Hi Product Hunters, I m Jake

I ve spent 10+ years in marketing, launched beers for Greene King, spent 5 years in the crypto trenches with Animoca Brands, and now I m building apps to help people reduce screen time

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3yr ago

I'm Community Member of the Year!

Let me know if you need support with your launch, I'll be there as a supportive community member! This is the best thing that's happened to me this year Thanks to the ProductHunt team for the honor.
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