Chris Ford

Chris Ford

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About

Analytics leader by day, indie builder by night. Currently shipping HoursToImpact—volunteer tracking that nonprofits will actually use. Also working on Valley Somm (AI wine trail recs) and a few other things. I build tools that solve real problems for real people.

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Maker History

  • RouteRef
    RouteRefClick. Identify. Done.
    Jan 2026
  • ValleySomm
    ValleySommYour AI Sommelier for Yadkin Valley Wine Adventures
    Jan 2026
  • Fret Unlock
    Fret UnlockStop fretting. Start unlocking.
    Jan 2026
  • HoursToImpact
    HoursToImpactTurn Every Hour Into Proof
    Jan 2026
    • 🎉
    Joined Product HuntJanuary 25th, 2026

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Chris Ford•

4mo ago

RouteRef - Click. Identify. Done.

Click. Identify. Done. Instant service territory lookup for field service companies.
Chris Ford•

4mo ago

ValleySomm - Your AI Sommelier for Yadkin Valley Wine Adventures

Your AI sommelier for Yadkin Valley wine adventures. Get personalized itineraries in minutes with AI-matched wineries, optimized routes, and insider tips.
Chris Ford•

4mo ago

Fret Unlock - Stop fretting. Start unlocking.

You know chords and scales but don't know what to actually play. Fret Unlock gives you one focused drill to break out of pentatonic boxes and connect theory to music. Free, no account required.
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