... this the hard way: an AI that gives a confident-sounding answer when it's actually guessing is more dangerous than one that says it isn't sure yet. We ended up building explicit confidence grading (Verified vs Needs Review vs

... their studies. Even thanks to AI that helps solofounders to be more effective in building products and their startups. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @sanduns  Are you going to launch here? :) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord  I have heard that there was a study about using AI and cognitive debt, but not so sure, whether this one: https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.08872... Comment from AJ(@build_with_aj): @busmark_w_nika  Yeah. exactly ... ... past, you needed a CS degree to build a production-ready app. Today with Gemini 2.5 Flash and modern orchestration you can build in a weekend what used to take a team a month. Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord

... paid in stable coins :) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @dbul  Well, it will be pretty crazy, but some work could possibly be done even by AI agents, e.g. voiceovers, texts, etc. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord  What is the news you refer to? (about TikToker)? Do you have a source? It reminds me NFT era, when you could sell image pricy, but actually could save png for free :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika ... ... vladstan  I have a feeling it has been like the last 2 years. Some people blindly rely on GPT results. Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord

... from Matthew @ Sapling(@tinyorgtech): Love this. Trying to build a presence on a few places like LI, PH and possibly reddit. Will be interesting to see where this goes for you. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @huangshuai   @ixord   Comment from Sai Tharun Kakirala(@sai_tharun_kakirala): @busmark_w_nika  100% agree LinkedIn is especially noisy right now. I think the key is just being genuine and actually helping people instead of just posting "launch day!" content ... ... past launches? Advice appreciated! Comment from Advin Jadis(@advin_jadis): The during launch phase is underrated. Being present, replying fast, and keeping momentum going can really change how visible your product becomes. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @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 Joosep Seitam(@joosepseitam): For me it's when ...

... Tuesday to Thursday can sometimes be too competitive. So many products launch on those days that traffic gets split across dozens of listings. You re competing with more products for the same attention, which can actually reduce visibility. Weekdays vs Weekends: What Works Best B2B products perform better on weekdays (Monday Thursday) when people are in work mode. Lifestyle or consumer products can perform very well on weekends, when people are relaxed and browsing for things they ... ... 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

... Build AI-proof skills prompt engineering + voice agent integration. What s your strategy? Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @siarhei_ai  Sorry to say that but these answers are AI generated, right? :D Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): @busmark_w_nika  It might be a good idea, considering how many people are talking about launching over the weekend :) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord

... technology. That's why UI/UX matter more than we think. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @elepedus  Okay, but I would be very careful with reposting, because each platform is unique. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord  When this happened? Because it seems that their support is automated. Comment from Tetiana(@tetianai): I'm happy that you restored your account!! It's really a nightmare :'( Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @abod_rehman  Such an accur8 ... ... changed. I had 2FA enabled before that, but it didn t help either. It s honestly a nightmare if you get hacked, and it s pure luck if you manage to recover your account. Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord

... appropriate to put it on your LinkedIn profiles at all? Since I have been spending 6 months pretty actively on LinkedIn, I am trying to understand how to polish the profile as best as possible. Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): @busmark_w_nika  Sorry, in my last message, I said "consistency," I meant "stability." Yes, you are right that consistency can distract attention from less important matters :) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @alpertayfurr  Maybe it depends ... ... platform where you present yourself. X community doesn't take it so dramatically. LinkedIn yes. 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): Regardless of holidays, I always work, but I reset myself during a 15 minute break by not thinking about work or tasks. For example, I think about how I would act differently in a book I have read. This ... ... effort. Appreciate you putting words to that it s a good reminder, especially for those of us who default to hustle mode. Comment from Christian Van Gils(@christian_van_gils): @syed_hassan9  Thank you! Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord

... which is usually the right move. 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 when it quietly turns into pressure. Different seasons, different approaches and both can work. Comment from AJ(@build_with_aj): @rankdeck  Windows notepad app is goated, The sticky notes are fine but they ruined them with one drive. Simplicity ... ... actually matters. The sleep thing is non-negotiable. I've tested this too many times, one night of 6 hours and my "productive" day is basically worthless compared to what I'd do well-rested. Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord

... nika Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @syed_hassan9  Right now, I would like to save my files from the disc that seems to be lost. Any secret tips for this? :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord  Do you mean those gmails created specifically for these cases, right? Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ajinsunny  You are welcome, Ajin :) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @anushkahode  I recommend documenting your savings, earnings, and money ... ... your login creds to log you back in. The scammer then gains access to your account and tries to do the same with your connects to ask money in name of some donation/causes for yourself. 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 ... ... Orbit as something that eventually should retain the attention of makers more on this platform. Tho, still missing the Golden Kitty as well, because it sounded so fancy, those titles etc :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @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 Tulio Sousa(@tuliosousapro): In Brazil, we have both, but they are limited to working a maximum of 6 hours per day. This applies ... ... that one deserves pay, but the other one just takes it like an activity just because of fulfilling some duty towards the school (we had to undergo some internship to earn our degree). Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord

... post that underperformed and you changed something, and the post went suddenly viral after the change? What was the post about? (If you have a link, I would like to read before/after) :) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord  I appreciate more posts that are trully yours (even when underperforming) than some AI fluff. ;) Comment from Atique Bandukwala(@atique_bandukwala1): @busmark_w_nika  True that! Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @atique_bandukwala1  That reminds me this ... ... romanticise numbers Just keep shipping The irony is, once you stop obsessing over performance, your content actually gets better. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @syed_hassan9  It is a learning "hard way" :D Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord

... this every day, or do you plan a bigger time frame? e.g. Sunday evenings to plan ahead the whole week? Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @tetianai   :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord  You look at things from a different perspective, sure, but I would give it more time than just 5 minutes. Maybe day or so :) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @znaz   @kilpatrick  Good you mentioned that thing with the phone ... ... 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

... faiths/backgrounds), so they re around and happy to cover. I personally work every single day anyway. Ads are running 24/7 on autopilot, so we re still actively pushing for sales and keeping the revenue flowing. Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): @busmark_w_nika  No, I am only celebrating New Year s on December 31 :) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @theo_crewe_read  Yeah, people have somehow more time during Christmas being online (which ... ... concerning). They should dedicate their time to their loved ones. But who am I to say that? :D I am also too way online LOL :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord

... more work 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 Igor Lysenko(@ixord): I see two types of people in this situation. First, those who are genuinely interested in your services and simply want reassurance that the services provided will be of high quality. Second, those who do not actually want ... ... structured set of questions in order to ultimately understand why they are requesting this. If the reason is that they want more information or reassurance about the quality of the services, it is better to offer them an alternative

... many of these devices (apart from pedometers), but, for example, I came across an app that can detect hair loss early by analysing scalp images. I found it quite interesting and useful. 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 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 Igor Lysenko(@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): In fact, I agree that this topic is much deeper, and integrating it into companies can benefit everyone. I try to live in a way that prevents stress and burnout, because I am constantly learning new things and trying something different ... ... change the situation. Every person has their own stress model. I have read articles about how to prevent stress and burnout, and I have started applying some of those principles Comment from Christian Van Gils(@christian_van_gils): @ixord

... little light shed on it unfortunately. For me personally my view on this changed as I got older and got more experience. You start to appreciate the niches more and the really thoughtful solutions. Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): AI has definitely changed the product market, but I believe that the process of creating products has remained the same. We still need to think carefully about what is worth building. Some people create products that will be used less because ... ... 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

... optimised SEO, tried posting in reddit and other places but nothing moves the needle. I guess its a rite of passage for every founder. We just have to trust the process it seems :) Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): @viktorgems  It depends on the person when it comes to motivation. If you are building something alone, it is more difficult than building it as part of a team, even emotionally. I believe that motivation is stronger when you work ... ... team than when you work on your own. Do you mean building a product by yourself? Comment from Igor Lysenko(@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 ... ... mostly on LinkedIn and Product Hunt, so it doesn t eat into product work. What s helped the most is treating it like consistency over volume. Curious, have you noticed a difference in engagement when you're posting vs

... 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

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