... spaced repetition apps are designed by power users for power users. They've lost sight of the actual goal: remembering things. MemoRep is different. It was built on one insight: simplicity beats complexity every time. The Problem: Feature Creep vs. Memory Retention Take a step back. Why do you want to use spaced repetition? To remember languages To retain programming concepts To master music theory To ace exams To keep professional skills sharp What's common to all these goals ... ... researchers at the University of Washington found that 60% of Anki users abandon the app within 3 months . The number one reason? Overwhelming complexity. You're not alone. The gap between "can use" and "will use" is a chasm

... from step one to automate the next pain point. Build your intelligent, unified assistant piece by piece. The Time is Now The gap between businesses that have embraced intelligent automation and those that haven't is widening into a chasm. In 2026, an AI assistant isn't a luxury for cutting-edge companies; it's the essential central nervous system for any customer-facing business that wants to stay relevant, efficient, and competitive. The question ...

... Around this time, I saw the Humane AI Pin launch and crash. I saw rabbit s pocket companion launch and crash. I saw other hardware devices launch and crash. Back then, consumer voice workflows hadn t crossed the chasm. Our hardware product would have flopped even though it would have been the most magical thing in the world. The Conversation That Changed Everything After a board meeting in mid-2024, my co-founder Sahaj and I started talking about whether ... ... that, we weren't even a consumer software company. By January, we were seeing long posts on LinkedIn and X about how the product had changed people s lives. We also saw ~20% of our users convert to paid (vs

... torn. On one hand, it seems like an awesome way to grow an audience, get early feedback, and build trust. On the other, I ve seen plenty of people burn out or struggle to balance actually building vs. constantly sharing updates. I guess my main questions are: What s the best way to approach it without it feeling like a second job? Where do you actually build in public: Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, PH, or somewhere else? Any success (or horror ... ... from Hussein(@hussein_r): @matthew_hastings1  Yeah, that s true, showing progress and engaging with people early can really help things take off. I guess the key is finding the right balance between sharing enough to build momentum vs

... Comment from Akash Gupta(@cashjee): @phoebeperalts Thanks a lot! Comment from Olivia Jane Miller(@oliviajanemiller): Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Ren e Mauborgne is a great read on rethinking industries and creating uncontested market space. Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey Moore also has valuable insights on bringing cutting-edge products to larger markets. Comment from james alery(@james_alery): When it comes to consuming media, the right playback speed can make all the difference. Whether you're trying ...

... Here s mine with some notes from reading it (with my note taking style ofc ): Zero to One by Peter Thiel: Start small, but dream big. Aim for the mind-blowing, not just tiny steps. Crossing The Chasm by Geoffrey A. Moore: Nail it with a specific group first. Go big later once you re a hit! The Lean Startup by Eric Ries: Get out of the building. Talk to customers and validate your ideas in the real world. Give ...