Hi PH people!!
Ok, I've lurked here long enough - time to say hi officially...
I'm Anna, a 4x Founder with 33 years as an entrepreneur. And now I can add AI app builder to my CV!
For almost 4 years, I've been a Business Foundation Strategist, working with Solos and Founders with small teams to fix their foundation before it becomes an expensive problem.
I've noticed over the last year or so, the need to embrace AI has been stressing most of my Clients out. It's another thing to add to their already full plate as business owners. They know it can help them but they just don't have the bandwidth or interest to learn it.
So I built Nugget - it turns your existing LinkedIn network into a shortlist of real, named Prospects, with context on why they're relevant. No cold lists. No new skills required. Just your network, working harder for you. Launching on PH September 9th (my birthday!)
Founders: What's your current approach to bizdev outreach?
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Congrats on building Nugget, Anna! The LinkedIn network angle is smart, warm outreach beats cold lists every time.
For bizdev right now I'm mostly doing it the hard way: showing up in communities, writing, and having real conversations. Today is actually my own PH launch day so learning a lot in real time! @anna_ludwinowski
@mpanpalli Showing up and having conversations are foundational part of any outreach - even the warm kind. Yes, congrats on the launch today - I'm going to take it for a spin tomorrow and let you know how it went. How did the launch day go?
@anna_ludwinowski It's been a learning experience! Vercel Day launched on the same day which made it competitive, but I got some great comments and conversations going. Still a few hours left so fingers crossed. Would love to hear what you think when you try it!
@mpanpalli Yeah, I saw that it was Vercel Day - I'd look at that as a good thing, bringing all the eyeballs over! The main thing are the conversations and don't forget to keep them going after today. Launch Day is just the first day!
Hey Anna! 33 years as an entrepreneur... that's a serious foundation. Love the angle on Nugget, the "no cold lists" positioning is sharp.
Bizdev-wise, I've honestly been getting more traction just staying visible in the right communities and letting the product do the talking. Less chasing, more showing up consistently.
Following your Sept 9th launch, will support on the day! :)
@harinder_kaur3Â Thank YOU so much - I really appreciate the support!! Yes, the no-cold outreach is resonating - no "loves" doing it so they avoid it and that's not helping grow the business.
Showing up consistently is ALWAYS a good idea - when you're accessible, people lean in, share their challenges, and remember your name/product.
Hey Anna!
Finally making my first post here too 👋 33 years as an entrepreneur is wild — that's a career most people only dream about.
The problem you're describing with your clients is so real. AI feels like one more overwhelming thing on an already impossible list. The gap between "I know this could help me" and "I actually know how to use it" is massive right now.
Nugget sounds like it solves something genuinely painful — cold outreach is exhausting and your existing network sitting unused is such a missed opportunity.
I'm also building something and about to soft launch. Would love to follow your journey to September. Rooting for the birthday launch 🎂🚀
@projectsbyaxy Thanks so much for stopping by! You're spot on - the challenges are REAL and that's why I wanted to create something that can make bizdev easier.
Yay, that's awesome! When are you launching? Let me know and I'll come and support. Exciting and stressful, right?! Don't overthink it - just close your eyes and launch ;)
@anna_ludwinowski Haha thank you for that energy, I needed it 😄 Honestly still finalising the date but it's soon , probably in next 2days— definitely will let you know when it's close. "Close your eyes and launch" might end up being my actual strategy at this point.
Wishing you all the best for September 9th — birthday launches just feel like good luck. because mine is 23rd of this month 😬✨
you can look at this thread on what i am building and would be happy to take your inputs and feedback. thank you 😊
https://www.producthunt.com/disc...
Anna, lovely to meet you! Your product sounds super useful - Before a conference or exhibition, I always remind myself, there is business in the room, you just have to get around the room to find it! We forget about our LinkedIn network and how powerful that actually is, so I think you are on to a winner!
Can I volunteer as a beta tester?
@mark_trowbridge Omg YES!! I'll have a new version for you to beta in the next week so I'll take you up on the offer, thanks!
And you're so right about LinkedIn - my friend recently went to a conference (didn't know anyone). Spent the week before finding out who was going, connected with them on LinkedIn, set up coffee meets, and hit the ground running. Managed to score several discovery calls and even landed a new client!
Love this. Most founders already have opportunities hiding in their network-they just lack the visibility.
We've seen a similar pattern while building NeerSoft CRM (https://www.producthunt.com/products/neersoft-crm):
the biggest challenge isn't collecting more leads, it's knowing which relationships deserve attention today.
Nugget looks like a smart way to unlock that. Looking forward to the launch..:)
Hi Anna,
Congrats on building Nugget. This is exactly the type of feature I need, especially when I am traveling. I never know who in my network lives in a particular city. Not necessarily looking at them as prospects, but this feature could be used to "stay in touch" with old friends and contacts. Would that work with Nugget as well?