... With today s Vercel Day and its financial contribution, I thought of a topic we probably haven t talked about much here. Money allocation once the funds are raised. I reckon most of the money used to be allocated to: marketing hiring more people (though with AI, this is becoming more questionable, and I d say this option is being ruled out) Once you raise money, how do you manage it? Which areas do you allocate it to, and what ...

... then one person replied: I am unemployable. What does that mean? Does the person not have enough skills? Is he so autonomous that he doesn t like having another authority figure (an employer)? I reckon it was this. And it made me think: Once you are a builder  are you able to be in the position of an employee? Since I started freelancing, I do not like the idea that I would belong to someone who would decide about ...

... Building a weather forecast website that s pushing the boundaries of what people should expect Specifically, when checking the weather the mainstream is to go on your default phones weather apps, alternatively some nuanced sites and popular brands used to find out about the weather. But from the ground, I reckon

... that's the weird thing, but we've been using it non-stop internally for stuff like: Summarize this long article Draft a reply to this LinkedIn comment Translate this page "Answer to a support ticket" What are the competitors of this product? Give me a TL;DR of this Reddit thread "Explain this to me like I'm 5yo" It s grounded in your active tab, you don't copy-paste anything manually. PH community, give us feedback ... ... need it! ( completely free to get started , and takes 60 seconds, so I reckon

... what specific case it'd be useful other than as an inspiration catalogue of sorts. Of course, it could very well be going way over my head but that's sort of my point, going back to how I reckon people more savvy wouldn't need presets. But if the savviest wouldn't need it, there's more cohesion and control in vibe coding options, and it's too time consuming for casuals like me, then it's unclear ...

... still need human judgement, emotion, clarity, taste, empathy and lived experience. AI can support the creator, but it should not replace the creator. Comment from Sean McFadden(@sean_mcfadden): Some amazing art can be made with AI now, I reckon it is just and early messy phase, but AI can be leveraged to create much more than slop, something that previously only larger production companies could afford. Comment from Elias(@elias_motionfy): This one is personal ...

... history points into several fresh dimensions so we re focusing more on recent activity and real momentum right now. Super interesting shift! What do you think? Do you like the new look? And what design thinking do you reckon is behind it? Comment from Arun Tamang(@arun_tamang): Earlier, it was easy to rely on accumulated points, now it looks like you re pushed to stay active in different ways. It will be interesting to see how this changes ...

... hire a team, accelerate product development, or capture a larger part of the market. But it also comes with more expectations, more pressure, and a different level of responsibility. So for us right now it s less about bootstrap vs. VC as an ideology, and more about whether the partner on the other side of the table is the right one. Comment from Aayush(@aaupadhy): @busmark_w_nika totally fair, there have been a few tools in this space ... ... winner getting compounding effects from being way out first. There's also cases of the opposite, of course. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @dbul  Well, for software, it is easier to build something fast with AI, but reckon

... that imo. Because now you can discuss particular problems related to a product under product forum. But what about products that haven't been launched yet, and getting feedback? Almost no one is reading the self-promotion subforum (I reckon). Re personal experiences _ that could be interesting as well. Comment from AJ(@build_with_aj): It's been extremely helpful in learning how to position a product. it has to be concrete and understandable immediately. People hate ...

... than per-report pricing. People don't want to do math before clicking a button. The move: give away enough free value to create habit, then charge a flat rate that feels like a no-brainer compared to the alternative (hiring a consultant or doing 6 hours of manual research). Comment from Landon Reid(@galax): We run a hybrid model and it's working well. Free tier gives you a basic property report. Paid tiers are traditional SaaS (monthly subscription ... ... base platform fee + usage / execution credits + clear limits That keeps onboarding simple, but still aligns pricing with real cost and delivered value. Comment from Umair(@umairnadeem): IMO the entire thread is overthinking this. the real question isn't SaaS vs

... Weekends are for building I'm developing income.fast (awesome domain name I reckon). Anyway, it would allow creators/ influencers to receive: Tips, subscriptions, maintain a mailing list (free) and even initiate brand deals and - crucially - get paid quickly with little fuss. All platform independent. You own it. . Our fee a flat 5%. I dont see many places doing all four of these elements I describe so it seems a unique proposition. The problem is I only know like ...

... back! :) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @mrarjunmanohar  No worries, you can return and re-launch next time ;) Comment from Arjun Manohar(@mrarjunmanohar): Honestly, I wish I read this post before. We launched something to limited visibility. I reckon my expectations were not in par with my social cache or platform knowledge. But that is okay, there is more to come and much more to learn! Looking forward to your launch. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @volina ...

... developer joined GitHub every second in 2025. Top 5 developer populations: 1. United States, 2. India, 3. China, 4. Brazil, 5. United Kingdom. Open source remains the foundation. Fastest-growing OSS projects by contributors include @Zen Browser , @VS Code , and AI-focused @Continue . TypeScript is now the most used language on GitHub , overtook both Python and JavaScript. The AI effect? 80% of new repositories used just six languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C++, and C#. Gen AI is now standard ... ... walk the path" and reach mastery in this new world. The problem, as a matter of fact, applies to all of education. It just so happens that software developers have been affected first. We will all need to reckon

... Lifetime option, but from a marketer's perspective, I see a more sustainable subscription model for the survival of the company. On what basis do you decide how to price your product and what form you choose (lifetime vs. subscription)? When do you think a lifetime is beneficial for the company? Sometimes I feel like the lifetime option will soon disappear. Comment from Jose Sanchez(@norteapp): I would love to be able to deliver a LT pricing for my product ... ... think that in this era, only subscription matters because if you wanna improve, you need maintenance. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @aakashpuri  They are a fully subscription model, it seems to be sustainable, but I reckon

... company. It s supposed to be: "screenless" and pocket-sized offering a calmer experience than smartphones avoiding constant notifications and attention overload Could they actually beat Apple at this? What do you think this device could be? [I reckon it will be some wearable item.] Comment from Johanna John(@johanna_john1): If it s something I can wear and not get bombarded with pings every five minutes, I m all in. Phones feel too loud these days, so a quiet ...

... evident - it would answer the questions that users may have. Also, mentioning pain points in the landing page copy rather than just mentioning features could also boost conversions. You have a section for this which is great, but I reckon that mentioning this earlier on in the page would be seen by more users. Anyway, those are just my two cents lol. It's all just small tweaks really on the landing page, but it's a fantastic product with ...

... plus usage credits feels like the right balance. It gives users control without surprise bills and makes it easier to price around real value. Still testing, but early feedback s been positive! Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): I reckon that sooner or later, the pricing will be "per token" :) Comment from Chris Hicken(@chrishicken): We started seat-based, then tried pure usage; adoption improved but billing anxiety spiked. A simple hybrid works best now: small platform fee with included ...

... After yesterday s reckoning , it s time to define a plan of activities for the last quarter. I didn t implement many things from Q3, so I would like to finish them in these 3 months. My goals for Q4 2025: Edit 30 Short videos I have recorded Prepare a strategy for growing the newsletter in terms of paid subscribers Prepare a lead magnet for newsletter and a form of delivery (social media posts) Try to come up with ...

... days ago, I was wondering what the future of universities would be in this AI world (and education in general). I didn't know that YCombinator was going to bring an alternative solution: Y Combinator (YC) has launched Early Decision , a new application track for students who want to start companies without dropping out of school. The program lets students apply, get accepted and funded while still in school, and then defer participation until after graduation (e.g., apply in fall ... ... very hard. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ritik_ranjan  THIS! So many young people left my country (but it is also caused by our politics). Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ritik_ranjan  My reckon

... trump card: they can help people connect the dots theory, application, ethics, and scale... so the tools don t just become a series of hacks, but part of a bigger arc of learning. So maybe it s less Students vs. School and more like a doubles match.... if the institutions wake up, they could help sharpen and extend what students are already doing. If they don t, then yeah, the scoreline only gets worse for them. Comment from Paul Malott ... ... mind, I wanna ask you, which university do you study at? Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @vatsmi  OKay, let's say that partnerships will solve this partially, but is it enough? My reckoning

... Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @nevil_ling  a completely unnecessary death Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @sanskarix  The sooner we create that collective pressure, the more likely we will be to manage AI usage. I reckon that the European Union will be among the first to set some restrictions :D Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): I remember there was a post on PH about using AI in education. I said that it s better ...

... business I will always go the hybrid route. AI for bulk processing and efficiency but human for final decisions. For me, a new platform is always become a new stage for opportunities until it gets saturated or a new competitor emerges. Change is always welcome. If it works well then everyone is happy. Comment from Henson Marin(@henson_marin): @busmark_w_nika   No matter what platform we go, there will always be vanity metrics for everything ... ... call it the grandpa and I've heard so many times (lmao), but it still connects 1/3 of the planet. Comment from Talshyn Nova(@talshyn): This is a great discussion! I think it really comes down to professional identity vs

... Approximately? Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @lalit_sen  I think it helps me filter out those requests so I feel less under pressure. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @1001binary  But you have any approximate reckon, or? :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ritik_ranjan  So is it legit to take money for such "influencer testing"? How much? Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ritik_ranjan  Thanks for your POV :) Comment from Igor Lysenko ... ... value comes from the creator s ability to give authentic feedback while also exposing the product to the right audience. The compensation usually depends on factors like audience size, niche relevance, and the level of effort required (just testing vs

... planning. If you run a blog / work in SEO / are in some way working in tandem with Ad rev / Google ads / work with ad networks etc - curious to hear your insight. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): My reckoning is that closed communities will be the way (+ as there are many synthetic answers from AI and bots), people want, at a certain point, authenticity, imperfection of humankind  but this is more likely for strong communities. Comment from Laura Venetucci ... ... business and using the incoming ChatGPT App Store type functionality to drive new type of users. Comment from Nastassia (@nastassia_k): I m exploring the same question right now, but more from the perspective of personal brand vs

... cheaper for us to generate something synthetically. If other companies think similarly, will freelancers on these platforms have any jobs left? What is your forecast for sellers on this platform, and also the future of the platform itself? My reckon is that platforms will survive but traditional creators will have hard times and the sctructure of offerec work will change. E.g. instead of writers there will be AI consultants or similar. But would like to hear the opinion of someone ...