Chptr

A place for communities to remember lost loved ones

5.0•3 reviews•

1.3K followers

A place for communities to remember lost loved ones

5.0•3 reviews•

1.3K followers

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When someone dies, people that love them come together. Chptr is a new place for communities to gather, share memories, and build a Chptr that lives on forever.

Free

Launch tags:Android•iOS•Health & Fitness

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Chptr

Maker

Most people don’t like to talk about death yet the average person will experience 25-36 close, personal losses in their lifetime. We used to rely on cemetaries to bring people together, newspapers to spread awareness, and scrapbooks to store our memories… but now our communities are spread out, connected digitally, and memorialized in vivid photos and videos. I started Chptr two years ago just as we were beginning a new conversation about death. In New York City (where I live with my family) people died from Covid-19 in droves. As the founder of Life is Beautiful festival — an event dedicated to celebrating life through music — I found inspiration from my wife, a CBS news anchor, whose 60-second memorials were among the first to commemorate NYC victims on air. These brief, well-told tributes moved and brought people together. Yet for each memorial that she created, dozens passed whose stories would never be told with the same reverence. And that lead me to found Chptr. More than ever in human history, we have better tools to capture and share our lives — but why haven’t we created similar methods to capture and celebrate the lives of those who have touched us? • 📰 Obituaries are expensive ($300+ per publication), temporary (live for 72 hours), rigid, and non-collaborative • 📣 Social media tributes are scattered • 📹 Traditional memorial videos are often watched once and then discarded Those who matter most to us deserve better. Their stories matter. Who they were, what they did, and how they impacted others should be remembered and shared — forever. • • • Our goal with Chptr is simple: to help communities create lasting legacies for people they love who have died. We provide universal access to the healing process: • 🕊️ Collect, centralize, and safely store memories, whether these are existing photos and videos or newly created contributions recorded within Chptr • 💌 Easily invite members of your community to contribute their own memories and stories as you crowdsource the life story of your person • 🔒 Maintain ownership of your community and your content (we don't sell your data or advertise on Chptr) • 💝 Access insights about loved ones based on community contributions • 🌎 Discover inspiration from other Chptrs, and learn from their life stories We’re excited to launch on PH. We invite you to download Chptr and consider it for your needs, or for someone you know who may have lost someone. This is my life’s work. I would be honored to hear what you think, either directly [book a call] or here in the comments below. And as a special thank you to the PH community for your feedback, if you sign up for Chptr this week we’ll give access to all premium features we will be rolling out at no cost, forever. A big shout out to @chrismessina for not only hunting us but also mentoring us along the way. @5harath, @thisiskp_ , and @nikkielizdemere are the best too! So knowledgable and supportive.

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4yr ago

Product Hunt Launch Checklist

@chrismessina @rehan_choudhry1 congratulations on the launch. Execution is really great. Plus, app UI is so beautiful

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4yr ago

Chptr

Maker

@chrismessina @falak_sher Thank you for your support Falak! It's a true honor.

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4yr ago

@chrismessina @rehan_choudhry1 This is super cool. Great Idea, congratulations on the launch!

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4yr ago

Chptr

Maker

@chrismessina @porush_puri Thank you Porush for the support!!! :)

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4yr ago

OwnID

@chrismessina @rehan_choudhry1 congratulations for the lunch, it is an awesome idea

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4yr ago

It’s hard to put words to how amazing this is. Who is bold enough to blend modern tech with humanity tackling life’s most finite and intimidating phase. Watching the Chaptr team work week after week, month after month, paying attention to the finest of details, to deliver one of the most polished GA B2C Apps I’ve ever seen has been a gift. If you’re in need of Chaptr, my sincere condolences, but you are at the right place to capture and share the memories of your loved ones.

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4yr ago

Chptr

Maker

@josh_feinblum Josh - I'm truly touched by your comment and support. I know the team is too. Thank you so much.

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4yr ago

Absolutely beautiful explainer video. 🥹 Looking forward to seeing the positive impact that Chptr will undoubtedly have on the world.

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4yr ago

Chptr

Maker

@nikkielizdemere Thank you so much for your support @nikkielizdemere! It means the world to us.

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4yr ago

Chptr

Maker

@nikkielizdemere Thank you so much for helping to shine a light on our mental health at a time the world needs it!

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4yr ago

Chptr

Maker

@nikkielizdemere <3

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4yr ago

Such an amazing idea! ❤️ Even though we keep our lost loved ones in our hearts and memory, this is a wonderful way of celebrating them and paying them respect. Also, it's a lot easier to share their story with future generations. 💞 Thanks for this!

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4yr ago

Chptr

Maker

@andrea_todorova1 Thank you Andrea!! Thank you for the support and beautiful comment.

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4yr ago

Chptr

Maker

@andrea_todorova1 Very well said. It reminds me of the poet Rainer Maria Rilke's Letters on Loss, Grief, and Transformation called The Dark Interval.

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4yr ago

@nick_kislinger I'm not familiar with that one but looks like an interesting read! Thanks for sharing.

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4yr ago

Chptr

Maker

@andrea_todorova1 Andrea, thanks for showing support today ♥️ I am particularly proud of the Chptr team's work to center community and above all, make difficult things easier. That's what technology is for!! Please let us know how we can make things even more shareable. We're on the lookout for ways to build healthy connections with the future, through the past 🦾

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4yr ago

Chptr

Maker

@nick_kislinger @andrea_todorova1 You may both find Maria Popova's website The Marginalian to be packed with wonderful insights; her piece on Rilke's Letters to a Young Poet complements your reminder, @nick_kislinger --> https://www.themarginalian.org/2...

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4yr ago

Marketing Ideas

Cool. I liked your video & messaging, and I think it's a great cause. What's your business model?

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4yr ago

Chptr

Maker

@tom_orbach Hi Tom! Big question, so sorry in advance for the long reply but here goes... We're a freemium platform because, at our very core, we believe that every single person on the planet deserves the ability to memorialize their loved ones in a beautiful and impactful way. So all of the features required to create a Chptr memorial are free. We are testing a few premium features to help people tell their story. Like memorial video templates and creator tools. We are also launching (soon) a collection of customizable memorial products with a large portion of proceeds going to a charity of your choice in the name of that loved one. The most important thing for us is this... we will never sell data, and will never advertise on the platform. Your memorials are yours, forever. I hope this helps give some clarity!

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4yr ago

I first found Chptr when looking to create a lasting memorial for my sister who passed away 7 years ago. Chptr gave my family and I the opportunity to share our photos but more importantly our memories and stories of a life that meant so much to us. I’m now planning on creating Chptr’s for my father and aunt and have recommended to friends and family. It’s also an incredibly cathartic thing to do 🙏🏽

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4yr ago

Chptr

Maker

@nigel_barker So amazing to see you on here Nigel!! Thank you for the support, the kind words, and the opportunity to work with you and your family on your Chptr. It's been the honor of a lifetime.

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4yr ago

Chptr

Maker

@nigel_barker Chptr may provide opportunities, but it is you who has given the world a gift. Knowing that you sought to create a lasting memorial for your sister speaks volumes, and learning that Chptr has contributed toward keeping the community around her connected speaks to our mission. ♥️ Please share your experiences - and your ideas! - as you create Chptrs for your father and aunt. The Chptr team will ensure that this service grows along with you as well collectively honor your the intertwining legacies of your family 🌱

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4yr ago

Incredible app! I can’t begin to explain how essential Chptr has been in helping our family through the grieving process. It’s a truly amazing way to bring people together to help remember our loved ones that we’ve lost. There’s nothing even close to it — a beautiful platform for memorializing and honoring our friends and family.

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4yr ago

Chptr

Maker

@saba_choudhry1 Thank you for the ❤️! It's been an honor working with you to honor Aleem.

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4yr ago

Chptr

Maker

@saba_choudhry1 I'm glad Chptr has been there for your family throughout a likely accurately indescribable time. I hope your loved ones feel less lost. Sending light your way 🙏 ✨

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4yr ago

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