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Sasha Dikan

15d ago

Why individual creators & small teams eventually outgrow Google Docs / Sheets

I see this pattern all the time with creators and small teams (and lived it myself):

You start with Google Docs + Google Sheets because:

  • they re free

  • everyone knows how to use them

  • we ll switch later when it gets serious

Fast forward a few months and suddenly you have:

Alex Cloudstar

1mo ago

Do you think founders should talk more openly about projects that didn’t work?

We often see launch posts, milestones, and success stories.
What we don t see as much are honest breakdowns of products that quietly stalled or failed.

I feel there s a lot of learning hidden there about timing, assumptions, and trade-offs.

Nika

4mo ago

What kind of physical work would you do to relax? (Explained more in the thread)

Yesterday, in a few Reddit forums and generally from the discussions around me, I noticed that people are "tired" of office work.

Either too much routine or exaggerated demands on creativity and the like. Mostly, these are people who are paid well and can afford to "leave" their jobs to explore, relax, do something else.

Daria

3yr ago

Why do you work at a startup?

Hey hunters! There are a lot of startupers here. And it is interesting for me why people choose to work for a startup. Personally, I like opportunity to learn something new everyday. My work is quite flexible so my responsibilities could change. And I really like it! What about you? Why have you decided to work at a startup? What is your favorite part of working for a startup?
Alex Khoroshchak

4mo ago

Would you pay more for a product with great support?

Most people think users choose products based on features or price. In reality, support decides who stays.

A cheaper tool becomes expensive fast when every issue turns into a ticket nightmare. Meanwhile, teams keep paying more for products that solve problems and support them when it matters.

Support is not a cost. It is part of the product experience. Fast replies build trust. Clear answers reduce churn. Companies that treat support as a growth lever win.

I really wonder these questions

Nika

3mo ago

Lifetime plan vs. subscription model? Sustainability issue

More and more companies are using a subscription model instead of a one-time payment for a product.

Duolingo, CapCut and the like are examples of subscription models (monthly or annual), while DaVinci Resolve, for example, has a lifetime license.

Nika

1mo ago

2 weeks before the product launch. What am I doing in terms of preparation?

Not really much, and it annoys me a bit. In exactly 14 days (28. 1.) we will launch the product, and the only thing I do is talk about it.

But yes, there are points that I still want to master by then, e.g.:

  • Create an informational newsletter inviting people to follow our product page

  • Create a list of people who could support us and ask them for help

  • Announcements on social networks

  • Inform Kickstarter backers who supported us with updates this is also an audience

  • Publishing a Product Hunt badge on the landing page

  • Continually grow and maintain a personal brand which should be a long-term goal, not just for launch purposes.

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