... help AI agents buy their own tech tools so this may be a new era when funds will go rather to Agents than to founders. Comment from Henrik Pedersen(@henrikpedersen): The distinction I keep coming back to is read vs. write access, and reversible vs

... trend of more dropouts or students who decide to go straight into entrepreneurship instead of continuing their studies. Even thanks to AI that helps solofounders to be more effective in building products and their startups. Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): @busmark_w_nika  Thank you for the link, I read the article. I am sure that in the future AI will not be as accessible to people, because you need to understand everything yourself. Also, when we are alone ... ... personally think there will be a huge gap between people who are educated (who will try learning with AI), but there will be more consumers (passive consumers). I also read a study where people were using AI, vs

... being featured among 600 products launched should receive any special badge itself :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @rohanrecommends  That's not so much visible (I think many people will not care) :D Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): @busmark_w_nika  Haha, that too. I always see the discussion after it s launched for the users :) Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord

... social media (we are the product that is monetised, our time and attention). How do you see the whole situation regarding this kind of relationship between humans and AI agents, and what is your prognosis? Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): @busmark_w_nika  I saw this information in the video, but I found an article about this TikToker: https://fortune.com/2026/01/29/t... Comment from Kirill Ilichev(@ilichev): It's seems to me like the future is coming and if someone ... ... happen... Scary Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @aima  At least, it is not a falling bitcoin. Comment from Konrad S.(@konrad_sx): @busmark_w_nika  Sure, but that's nothing new... Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord

... messages, asking people to check your launch and what your product is about. People whose upvote value is 5 are usually very active, maintain streaks, and they have gold kitten status, I guess. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord  I am so happy that we have testers! :D, but probably you had an excellent product when this happened. (I mean that support from people without reaching out to them) :) Comment from Matthew @ Sapling(@tinyorgtech): Love this. Trying ... ... platform is now? Comment from Alex(@mrpop): @byalexai  Curious from your experience does SEO traction before launch actually move the needle on Product Hunt, or is it mostly about relationships and platform activity? Comment from Joosep Seitam(@joosepseitam): @ixord

... would prioritise active people over those who "just" log in to the app. For me, active people are familiar faces that I've seen here for a long time (at the moment), e.g.: @byalexai @build_with_aj @gostroverhov @fmerian @ixord @monatruong_murror @rohanrecommends @chrismessina @tetianai @zaczuo To name a few. Of course, in your notifications, different faces are. What metric do you use to measure activity on this platform? Comment from Mark Lemuel M(@kilopolki): @busmark_w_nika ...

... Wednesday got featured fast, but weekends feel too quiet. What worked better for your launches? Comment from Rohan Chaubey(@rohanrecommends): @busmark_w_nika  Thanks Nika. Your posts inspire me to share my two cents. :) Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): I do not visit PH on weekends to chat read or support someone s product. When I was planning my launch I was told that Wednesday and Thursday are peak activity days and a good time to launch a product ... ... sense that product hunt is seen as a trust building step. But if one ahs a strong enough pre launch following, the momentum from it will lead to a successful launch either way. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord

... will watch with our mouths open. I don't think glorifying big profiles helps the situation. Has something like this ever happened to you? How do you treat competition launching on the same date? Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): @busmark_w_nika  Haha, if you do that, please let me know so I can vote :) Comment from Siarhei(@siarhei_ai): @busmark_w_nika Haha busted AI polishes my drafts sometimes but the ideas are all me, your detection ... ... andreitudor14  when do you want to launch then? :) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @siarhei_ai  the very first is in dashes and the second with asking too many questions :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord

... spending 6 months pretty actively on LinkedIn, I am trying to understand how to polish the profile as best as possible. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @tereza_hurtova  We are hard workers :D Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): It may be considered a negative sign because a person might not be spending their time consistently on a single product. After a setback one needs to move forward and improve the product. I often notice that consistency reflects well ... ... professional. What do you think about this? Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord

... fully unplug and recharge? Or do you find it impossible to let go of the "hustle" even for a few days? I'd love to hear how you manage your personal energy during these breaks! Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): @christian_van_gils  I recently reread a book about The Lord of the Rings. I like this story, and I often think about what I would do in the place of the characters. I would say that this process ... ... form of reset and also a way of self improvement, because we mentally implement the situations from the book and decide how and what we would do Comment from Christian Van Gils(@christian_van_gils): @ixord

... Great advice though. Comment from AJ(@build_with_aj): @heyjdj  One I got from walmart, It has square grid, 7mm I think. I have another with no grid but that one is project specific. Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): Distractions take up a lot of time, but more importantly, they divert the attention needed for work. When we are working, we focus our attention on tasks, but when that attention is scattered, productivity decreases. Unfortunately, there are many such ... ... after you start, not before. Comment from Syed Hassan(@syed_hassan9): @busmark_w_nika  Totally get that pushing standards can be super motivating. I think it really comes down to knowing when raising the bar fuels growth vs

... crossed the files are still there Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @syed_hassan9  Do you mean restarting my Mac? I dunno, I did restart it and the results is the same :/ Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord  Which services? It is new to me. Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord

... true Product Hunt (r)evolution so many things changed dramatically. I honestly think this was the most intense year of changes the platform has ever had. For example, we got to experience all of this: Verifying profiles (badges) Alternative product suggestions on launch pages Views and online count on forum posts Adding/Removing the ambassador program Forums instead of Discussions Changing the UX/UI of launch pages Removing Coming soon (Notify me pages) Adding/Removing downvotes on comments Forum comments now showing ... ... profiles More extensive footer Redesign of the main page UI (e.g., new notification icon) Removing Kitty s awards What changes do you like the most/least? Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord

... phrasing, "not worth compensating" because they re there to learn and gain know-how. On the other hand, it s still about people investing their time, which should be rewarded in some way. What s your opinion on paid vs. unpaid internships? Which side are you on? And what do you think is appropriate compensation? Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @tetianai  That feeling that in an internship you make better than a full-time employee. Comment from Rashi ... ... exactly. Even better reason for government to stay out of the way in my opinion. I d still prefer to see young people get a chance at working under experts if they can. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord

... that watches your Claude Code sessions and auto-organizes them. When you're running multiple AI agents in parallel, the "where was I?" problem gets brutal fast. Having a live board that tells you which conversation needs your input vs. which is still running has done more for my focus than any time-blocking technique. Underrated in general: the less you rely on memory to manage your workflow, the more mental energy you have for actual deep work. Comment from ... ... paralysing and takes me so much time to get things done, because "It must be perfect" :D) Comment from Matthias Sala(@babalunda): @busmark_w_nika  I'm talking about it on X and LinkedIn Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord

... still actively pushing for sales and keeping the revenue flowing. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @tetianai  Where are you travelling to? (I suppose that you are in the different city/country) :) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord  aaa, okay! So cheers! :) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @tony_hsieh2  Guys, do you really work on Christmas? No judging :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @tetianai  You are welcome :) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika ... ... tetianai  Enjoy the family time :) Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord

... that is not in my "plan." ("above planned work") No free consultations or advice (a lot is included in my free content, and some people don't even bother to do the research). Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord  Sometimes I feel like they want only to harvest things for free. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @kilpatrick  IMO, when the service is more abstract or your work is abstract (or output), they are less likely (willing ... ... When I say to someone that I am a marketer, many people do not know what they can expect from that, what is the output, so they do not consider it worthy of something. Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord

... useful. Comment from Zhiqi Shi(@zhiqi_shi): Sleep tracking and water-intake logging are both really important for me - though admittedly, the second one might not feel like quite as "high-tech." Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord  I haven't been using Xiaomi for ages, to be honest, I do not want to go back from iPhone :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @zhiqi_shi  i neglect water taking  should incorproate into my schedule ... ... Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord

... culture? Trust? Tools? Time? Something else? I m exploring this deeply, so I d love to hear different perspectives. If this topic resonates, feel free to DM I m happy to exchange ideas. Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): @christian_van_gils  I know there are many principles that can help with burnout. For example, taking a 5-10 minute break when dealing with a challenging task helps reset focus and prevent overload. Often, when I step away for that ... ... such as what kind of sports they engage in, what books they read, or the hobbies they pursue. During work hours, breaks and communication between colleagues also play a significant role. Comment from Christian Van Gils(@christian_van_gils): @ixord

... vibe coding), distribution etc so the boring gets lost in noise.. but I know a lot of them still build in boring niches because where there is less competition there is money. Comment from Ray Ren(@ray_watcher): @ixord  Totally agree. AI changes the speed of building, not the fundamentals of what s worth building. If anything, the ability to ship faster makes it even more important to think hard about demand and longevity Comment from OJ Designz ... ... people genuinely care if you shut the thing down, it feels like you re building something real, not just riding the trend of the month. Comment from Ghost Kitty(@ghost-kitty-9068246): Comment Deleted Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord

... have a perfect way through it, but what I m thinking is maybe this is the phase where things get clearer, even if it doesn t feel like progress on the outside. Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): This is one of those moments when a pile of barriers stands between you and your goal, but they are overcome by all the new users and grateful clients who leave feedback. There are also moments when the statistics motivate you to keep ... ... going and move forward Comment from Victor N(@viktorgems): @ixord

... thoughts ). I notice this especially with solo founders. So I was wondering if you, as founders , are also building your brand. If so: Which platform is key for you? How much time do you actually spend on social media vs. creating a product? What are your proven hacks for building a personal brand? As for me, it helps a lot to reply often, but then I spend less time creating something. And on socials, I am around 3 hours ... ... vladsiu  Be careful  it is like an addiction. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @benjaminbekken  TBH, I quit FB because I cannot find valuable content there. Only arguments about politics. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord

... What kind of practices and exercises in the learning language apps/technology do you like the most and find effective? What do you lack in the learning apps? With which versions are you the most? The apps (Android or iOS) VS. Web apps (installed in the PC or in the browser) Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord

... concept. What interesting Black Friday deals are you gonna offer? Can you also share some marketing Black Friday campaigns that sparked your attention? I post an example I have seen in Nord VPN: Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord  Sometimes not  it can sound to good to be true, so people can think it is a scam :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord

... noticed two main narratives in how companies view their competitors. Either it s a fight to the death approach exactly like what we see between Replit and Lovable (though it seems Replit does more of the provoking ) basically: We speak badly about our competition. Or it s more motivational: We speak positively about our competition. Tho I do not know whether I have seen some example of this competition, I can see it only in terms of personal branding when ... ... people do not want to say bad things about someone, even when they are competitors