I only just discovered Product Hunt recently in a video on the Starter Story YouTube channel (shoutout @thepatwalls love your channel!). Gotta be honest, I m nervous the docs recommend building your presence over 1 3 months. We're launching (TBA)!! Dun dun dunnnnn. So, either I fall on my face (probably) or curiosity gives us a little lift. Either way, I'm super grateful.
Yoo, I'm actually excited typing this because I've spent months working on this.
You know the general advice people go with: "Build something people actually want"?
Good advice. But HOW do you actually figure out what people actually want (and what they're grumbling about today)? Most people use BigIdeasDB but the fact is it's paid, I mean fully paid :D
Here s the problem: we download a parenting app when our kid is 8, but the parenting job at 8 is utterly different from the job at 16. Yet, most tools are static. Using the same features with the same intensity for a second-grader and a sophomore isn't just ineffective it can damage trust.
The need isn't for more features, but for a tool with a dynamic parenting philosophy. One that acknowledges your role must evolve through three key stages:
Stage 1: The Manager (Ages ~8-12) You re orchestrating logistics. Tech is for clear, black-and-white rules and instant alerts. "Geofence alerts confirm you got to piano lessons."
Stage 2: The Mentor (Ages ~13-16) You re coaching judgment. Tech shifts to pattern monitoring and conversation starters. "I noticed you stayed late at the library everything okay?" instead of "You breached a geofence!"
Stage 3: The Consultant (Ages ~17+) You re a safety net on standby. Tech is about mutual consent and emergency readiness. Location sharing might be off by default, activated only for road trips or big nights out.
Designing for this progression creating one adaptable tool instead of three separate apps is the core challenge that drives us at Number Tracker.
I just launched SwapStates: a platform that connects homeowners who want to relocate in opposite directions.
Why I Built This
The world is changing fast. We have apps that let us send money instantly, book flights in seconds, and work from anywhere. Yet when it comes to real estate, one of the biggest financial decisions of our lives, we're still stuck with processes that haven't evolved in decades.
Curious to see what other young makers, students, and indie hackers are building right now! Always love seeing side projects and early-stage apps come to life
Super proud to launch Kipps AI WhatsApp Agent today, built to help businesses automate lead qualification and customer support on WhatsApp with human-like AI.
