Hi! I’m Bao — building small, focused tools for everyday problems.
Hi everyone! 👋
I’m Bao, an independent product manager and maker building small, focused tools for everyday problems.
I care about simple user experiences, privacy-friendly software, and products that help people feel more in control of their time and work. I’m especially interested in local-first tools that stay lightweight instead of trying to become everything at once.
Recently, I’ve been working on PayDance, a lightweight salary dashboard that turns working time into live earnings. The idea came from a simple feeling: salary shows up once a month, but the time and effort behind it happen every day.
I’m building PayDance as a personal work companion, not a time tracker, attendance system, or employee-monitoring tool. It’s open source, local-first, and available as a portable Windows app plus a mobile-friendly web version. 🔒
If you’re curious, you can check it out here: PayDance ✨
Excited to be here, learn from other makers, and connect with people building thoughtful products. What are you working on right now?
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Welcome, Bao! Love the "small and focused" approach. PayDance sounds like a neat idea, I'll go check it out.
Really digging the local-first focus and keeping things lightweight and private. Tools that actually help people feel in control without overcomplicating everything are great to see. I'm building The Sponge, an AI-powered flashcard app that turns webpages into study material with spaced repetition. If you're up for it, I'm launching on PH soon...would appreciate a follow (See "PRODUCT HUNT LAUNCH" Link in my profile)
Hi Bao, I like the idea of simple tools too! I shot you a follow and will try your product for sure.