... debugging sessions . Tempo Labs: While it provides excellent planning features (PRDs and diagrams), some users have reported that its export to GitHub is unreliable, providing only "fragments of code" rather than a full app . Blink.new : Emerging as a smoother alternative for full-stack builds, handling authentication and backend integrations with fewer breaks than Bolt . Strategic Implementation Path Selection (Phase

... building something right now, you already know this truth: Shipping the product is the easy part. Running what you built as it scales is where things get real. ImpactOS was built for that phase. Most founders don t struggle because they lack tools. We struggle because decisions start stacking up faster than clarity: What s slipping that we re not seeing yet? Where do we intervene this week vs

... billion excluded people can participate. Where credit flows through relationships instead of institutions. We're not competing with banks. We're building a parallel system. One that's open, transparent, community-owned, trust-based, and sustainable. WHERE WE ARE Phase 1: Foundation (Complete) Core protocol developed. Trust graph working. Pilot launched. 5,000+ users. Results validated. Phase

... monthly across YouTube's ecosystem and has been refined through helping creators achieve everything from first monetization to millions of views. Stanford's Persuasive Technology Lab research confirms that psychographic targeting beats demographic targeting by 340% in engagement rates. Phase 1: Niche Gap Analysis Key Activities: Map competitive content gaps using our Niche Insights tool to identify underserved viewer segments Analyze viewer behavior patterns beyond basic keywords to find opportunity zones Cross-reference demand signals with supply quality to spot ... ... with YouTube's recommendation algorithm prioritizing novelty over replication. One creator with 11 subscribers used our niche analysis and hit 97,000 views on their first optimized video because they weren't competing, they were filling a verified gap. Phase

... that's hurting discoverability. For any other makers who've launched family/productivity apps: Did you see early traction organically, or did it require heavy marketing push? How did you get past the "friends won't even download it" phase? Any advice for getting in front of actual WFH families vs

... term growth Typical pitfalls: Building without a truly validated pain point Skipping problem/solution fit Assuming early users represent the market No clear path to scale Investing too soon before the right business model emerges Uncertainty about the current growth phase That last one is key: many founders don t actually know what stage they re in, so their focus is off. To address this, I developed the Millstone Maturity Model , which distinguishes six stages from zero customers to market leader ... ... turned it into a free self-assessment. 24 questions 15 minutes No pitch, no funnel just reflection. You ll get: Clarity on your current growth phase

... feedback. Not many new users. And you start questioning: Am I building the right thing? Do I keep pushing or pivot? Is this normal, or is it just me? I think this silent valley is one of the hardest phases in building a product. It s rarely talked about, but it s where consistency and resilience really matter. So I m curious How do you push through this phase

... Netflix uses for recommendations). Here's the flow: USER FEEDBACK LOOP Write AI Suggests Accept/Deny/Retry System Learns Model Stats DB Model A: 85% Success rates Model B: 72% Model C: 91% Use this one! Thompson Sampling Algorithm Balances exploration vs exploitation Try new models Use proven models (10% of time) (90% of time) What's Thompson Sampling? Think of it like this: The Casino Analogy: You walk into a casino with 5 slot machines. Some pay out more than others ... ... emails Mistral is fastest for quick edits Week 3: Sarah just writes SourcePilot automatically uses GPT-4 for blog posts Switches to Claude when she's writing emails Uses Mistral for quick grammar checks Sarah's accept rate: 91% (vs

... people log (PII everywhere, no standards, no consistency) So I m building CerbiSuite Unified Logging Governance: CerbiStream a lightweight structured logger with governance baked in CerbiShield a governance dashboard to define logging rules, enforce them, and prove compliance Future phases: routing + ML-driven anomaly/scoring on top of the metadata Site s here if you re curious: https://www.cerbi.io Right now I m: Prepping a Product Hunt launch for CerbiSuite Unified Logging Governance Talking to engineers, SREs, and founders about ... ... they actually handle logging, compliance, and oh no, legal wants an audit moments Trying to validate what s genuinely useful vs

... Yall, Rishi here with Sinosend. WeTransfer is the GOAT, but their recent terms changes, non-stop ads, and regional blocks in Asia were a dealbreaker for our business. That's why we built Sinosend, a compelling alternative to the grandaddy's of the file transfer industry. The $45k Mistake & The Pivot To validate our product and find Product-Market Fit (PMF), we ran a Lifetime Deal (LTD) campaign. The results were fantastic: over 50 five-star reviews and good ... ... here are the three major truths we discovered: LTD is a Data Validation Tool, Not a Business Model: The money proved people have the problem and love the solution, but the unit economics are unsustainable. Use the LTD phase

... Community , during our planning phase we spoke to many AI power users that said their usage was fragmented, and they were managing multiple platforms, subscriptions, and APIs for different models. That led to lost context, inefficient workflows, and difficulty in comparing results. Our platforms allows users to stop switching between AI platforms. It unifies OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity in a single, seamless interface without lost context. Smart AI Model Management Switch between top AI models without losing context. Compare ... ... relationships, and retain complete control of your data and AI access. Ready to Ignite Your Workflow? Unify your AI experience today and unleash the full potential of your team s creativity and productivity. We re in the pre-launch phase

... took us 3+ years to reach meaningful traction, and we were making $2k MRR in the first 2 years. Unfortunately, there's no formula to know whether you are on the right track or running a zombie. Sunk cost vs. strategic persistence. You bet with your time. 9. SaaS multiples are often fantasy, especially for smaller businesses. If you are below $1M ARR and/or have no aggressive growth potential, do not expect 7-12x multipliers. 10. Lifetime deal buyers ... ... segment your feature request and feedback between recurring customers and the rest. This applies to free users, too. 11. You only know if your founder is a good fit when your startup struggles. First, it's the honeymoon phase

... long ago, content itself was the differentiator. If you could afford to write more blogs, publish more case studies, or refresh your website more often than competitors, you had the upper hand. AI flipped that equation. Today, volume is nearly free. A founder with a laptop can churn out more polished words in a week than a Fortune 500 content team once did in a quarter. But here s the paradox I keep coming back to: when creation becomes infinite ... ... through isn t the cleverest phrase. It s a rare moment when a site actually makes sense. When a buyer sees their problem described clearly and their outcome mapped out simply. Which makes me wonder: Are we entering a phase

... flip over to ChatGPT hoping for something useful and it spits out the usual suspects: SUID binaries, kernel exploits, weak folder perms. It doesn t know your host, it doesn t know your tools, it doesn t know what phase you re in, and that s the real problem. We asked: what would it take to build an assistant that actually thinks like an operator under pressure? So we built PhantomShift , a research prototype that acts like a tactical copilot ... ... martinez4): @arda_yanik1 would love to hear more if you ve worked on operator training tools appreciate the quote reaction! Comment from Arda YANIK(@arda_yanik1): @sophia_martinez4  I worked on GPT training during mvpAI's workflow development phase

... Enter app's desired goal/function/utility] and build me a step-by-step guide on how to build it. Break down each step by the files needed for it, the file types, and what the do. Make each step a phase. Lets have no more than 5 phases

... these pointers will be helpful to other founders. I d also love to get any tips and thoughts from the more experienced operators here. 1 Design the new feature The more thought and planning that goes into the design phase, the faster everything moves later. It s easy to put together a few concept screens in Figma but great design goes beyond visuals. Designers need to imagine how the feature will actually be used in the real world, anticipate edge ... ... making as many intermediate deployments to production throughout the project as we possibly can. That keeps the scope focused, accelerates delivery, and ensures designers don t feel like their work is being discarded or thrown away. When you are phasing

... some serious issues that are hurting trustworthy founders. In the piece, we dig into: Why IP liens and 3x clawbacks block growth How the current model punishes success, not failure A proposed framework based on trust, vetting, and phased rollout Real alternatives

... experimenting with proactive AI at Lumen Labs, and looking for a few early makers & founders to join our closed test phase. Instead of yet another chatbot, Lumen connects to your apps (Google Drive, Calendar, Gmail etc.) and actively monitors what s happening across your work. When something relevant pops up, it sends you tailored notifications that help you stay ahead. Example: A competitor

... been thinking a lot about how chaotic the first phase of any project is especially for early-stage founders. You get the idea, you get excited and then you freeze. Do you validate? Do you sketch out a landing page? Do you research competitors

... Public launch directly on Product Hunt vs going on Product Hunt a bit later. I am looking to compare and learn from experiences of others. PH launch is a must - so question is only about the timing. To me, launching directly on PH looks good as it's a very good community and the feedbacks can really help sharpen your product roadmap. I haven't yet launched on PH but planning to launch directly as a public launch. Looking ... ... response when we did go live there. Comment from Deepanshu Chittoria(@deepanshu_chittoria): Hey! We're excited to share that we're preparing to launch our product myjobb.ai on Product Hunt. We ve just gone live in a soft phase

... over the place when it comes to where my focus lies, marketing-wise. And, I want to get better at prioritizing. So, my question is: how are you prioritizing your marketing actions in the MVP phase? Are there some actions you prioritize on a daily basis? Comment from Hanafi(@hanafi_iss): First of all, congrats on your first users! I would analyze these initial users to find what they have most in common, giving me ICP hypotheses to test. People ...

... temporary workaround, we added a Buy Me a Coffee link at the end of the user flow to test if there s a willingness to pay. And, I'm curious - has anyone here tried something similar during the MVP phase? If you've used this approach, what was your experience like? Did it work, did it not? Comment from Ruxandra Mazilu(@ruxandra_mazilu): @bryce_york_ag  Hey Bryce! Interestingly, users are donating - It's a nice surprise ... ... this is a one-click set up in stripe) You don't even need the Stripe account to be hooked up to your company bank account, it can be hooked up to your personal account just for the test phase

... book and participate in turning a simple outing, workshop, or local activity into something unforgettable and engaging. It s about mixing  connection, competition, discovery, and fun  into everyday experiences. Currently, I m in the  MVP development phase , and our next crucial step is to  validate demand  for this concept within youth and Gen Z communities especially those who are already culturally active, curious, and eager to explore life in new ways. This ... ... complete survey and would be incredibly grateful if you could share it with your network: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/... I am as well seeking like minded people who are willing join in the project for the go to market phase

... community! We developed TableExtend using Cursor (essentially no-code). It s an AI-powered tool designed to expand and enhance spreadsheet data without needing any coding. Currently, it s still in the testing phase. It started as an internal solution when our team faced challenges in data completion and structuring during analysis. So, we built this tool to tackle the problem. If you re facing similar challenges, feel free to give it a try! Since we're still ... ... testing phase

... move forward with the backend. 4 Starting fresh > Iterate . If AI didn t pick up on your prompt, sometimes it s better to start fresh. For small changes, iteration makes sense. For larger issues, especially during the prototype phase, it's often more efficient to edit your initial prompt and start over. 5 Provide visual feedback . When iterating, share screenshots of your generated app with the AI. This significantly helps with resolving UI issues. 6 Name your components ... ... phrase this in practice? Comment from Luke (@luke_arwayda): Great point about providing visual feedback! I haven t tried it myself yet, but how do you typically share screenshots with AI? Do you use it during specific phases