Vladimir Solovev

Focido is built on a simple insight: people don’t just want motivation - they want to give it too. Research shows that helping others can increase wellbeing, strengthen belonging, create a “helper’s high,” and make people feel more purposeful. That’s why Focido turns accountability into a social role, not just a personal productivity tool. If you believe progress is easier with real human...

Curious: "Human Premium" – why human support trumps AI in productivity apps. Research: Supportive Accountability model shows humans excel via rapport. Gen Z leans human 55-70%. As we build (like social to-dos), how are you weaving this in? Experiences with accountability features?

We’ve just joined the Limb accelerator, a 5-week program focused on fundraising readiness, investor materials, and turning an early startup into something a bit less chaotic and a bit more investable. We’re building Focido, a social to-do app based on one simple idea: people follow through more often when another human is part of the loop. Not more productivity noise, not more AI fluff, not...

We just joined the Limb accelerator, a 5-week program built around fundraising readiness, investor materials, and demo day prep. For us, this feels like one of those moments where a product has to become a sharper company. We’re building Focido, a social to-do app that adds a human layer to follow-through. The idea is simple: people often need more than reminders, they need a real person in the...

I’ve been thinking about a side effect of AI that feels under-discussed. A lot of builders are focused on what AI can generate: text, plans, summaries, ideas, workflows. But there’s a second layer: execution. Many products can now tell users what to do. Far fewer can help them actually do it. That makes me wonder whether a new product category is forming around human accountability: not...

Sometimes people don’t lose motivation because they’re lazy. They lose it because too much of their effort happens unseen. You can finish the sprint, ship the feature, hit the goal, and still feel empty. Not because the achievement doesn’t matter, but because there was no human mirror around the process. No one to notice the consistency. No one to notice that this was actually hard. No one to...

Hey PH community, genuinely curious about this one. We are building Focido, an app where real people act as motivators for each other's goals and tasks. The research behind it is pretty clear: human accountability beats generic nudges, AI alone, or the honor system you make with yourself at midnight. But here is the thing we keep wondering: where do people actually find accountability partners...

One question we keep getting: "Can I actually make money as a motivator in Focido?" Short answer: yes, and we're building the infrastructure for it. Long answer: we designed Focido around a role called "Motivator." Not a bot, not a notification, but a real person who helps another user follow through on their goals. Sessions are tracked. Quality scores are built over time. The better your...

Quick wins in this update: Google and Apple one-tap sign-in gets you into the action faster. No forms, just motivation. Unified text styles refresh the entire app's look, making it easier on the eyes during long sessions. Perfect for those building habits with real human nudges. Update live now, testers: thoughts on the smoother start?​

I think HFTN (Human Follow-Through Network) is now a distinct product category, especially for users whose real problem is execution rather than planning. What makes HFTN different: it is human, not just automated it is task-focused, not chat-first it is built for completion, not just organization This feels especially relevant for adults with ADHD, since trusted medical sources repeatedly...

Hey makers, Body doubling working beside someone to stay on task is blowing up in ADHD circles. But is there science? Quick dive: Mirror neurons mimic observed focus​ Dopamine boost for motivation​ 2025 VR trial: ADHD participants completed tasks faster/accurately with human/AI doubles​ Expert says: "Using one psychological quirk to fix another" ​ How do you use it in product work? Virtual body...

A lot of makers build for planning, tracking, and optimization. All useful. But behavior often changes fastest when another person becomes part of the loop. Not in a corporate, guilt-heavy way. More in a human way. Someone notices. Someone asks. Someone expects the update. Someone celebrates the small win. That tiny social layer can completely change follow-through. Curious what the PH crowd...

AI productivity apps: reminders, quotes, "motivation." But it doesn't work. People abandon 80% of tasks. Focido — where humans remain. Real users see your goals, send personal nudges, wait for replies. Because only a human understands why "tomorrow" never comes. In 2026, when everything is automated, Focido is human connection. iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/focido/id6757135734 Android:...

We built Focido because solo to-do apps fail at follow-through. Real people are better at nudging you to actually finish tasks. After months of beta testing, weekly updates, and feedback from our r/Focido community – it's ready for everyone. What is Focido? Social to-do where goals live in a feed, and real humans send nudges. No AI, just accountability that works. iOS:...

We built Focido around real human accountability: small nudges from real people that help you actually follow through.​ In v0.3.5 we focused on the moment that matters most: the finish. What’s new Confirm before “Done”: a tiny pause that reduces accidental (or wishful) completions Copy completed task: duplicate a finished task with all its data to start again Reply to nudges: quick replies...

Solving procrastination with real human accountability: we’re two people building Focido, a mobile app for the moment you look at a task and… freeze.​ What procrastinators are up against Procrastination usually isn’t “laziness”, it’s a coping response to stress, fear of failing, or a task that feels too big and fuzzy. Then the loop hits: you delay, you feel guilty, anxiety spikes, and starting...

We kept seeing a pattern in user feedback: people were turning off notifications, not because Focido wasn't working, but because it was working too aggressively.​ Accountability breaks when it starts feeling like surveillance. So v0.3.4 is built around one idea: support with clear limits. Nudge cooldowns show motivators exactly when their next nudge is available. Daily limits are visible on...

We shipped something users kept asking about: control over when you get nudged. You can now pick a custom start and end time for reminders. Sounds small. But if you're a night owl getting pinged at 8am by your motivator, it's everything. What's new: Favorites redesigned into People, Tasks, and Clubs tabs Share user profiles via deep links Leaderboard: tap any user to open their profile Custom...

We added the settings screen people have been asking for (notifications, language, account deletion) and made categories tappable from anywhere. Small but mighty. New: Settings screen: Manage notifications, switch languages, delete account. Proper controls, no hacks needed Tappable category chips: Spot a category on any task view? Tap to browse. Better task discovery without extra screens...