... will delete it anyway. sooo. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ibrahim_khalil25  True. I wouldn't give access to things that can harm my personal data or time + finances. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord  Hahaha, thank you, hopefully will become a celebrity also on LinkedIn :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord

... must be mindful of the skills we choose to nurture. I've written in my blog about the sort of skills that will arise when working with AI a lot. They are operational expertise ones. Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): You re right that when someone uses AI with their own knowledge and experience, it functions as a tool. But when a new generation uses AI without their own foundation of knowledge, their creativity might simply be limited ... ... possible things could turn out differently, though :/ Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord

... approach your marketing and communication afterwards? Did you fully leverage the momentum? Feel free to share your experiences with the launch that wasn't a 1 3 place, but up to 10 rankings. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord  and at least, you have some extra content for social media to fill out the space :D Comment from Rohan Chaubey(@rohanrecommends): I think being featured itself is a huge victory given than every day hundreds of products ... ... being featured among 600 products launched should receive any special badge itself :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @nikita_iv  To be honest, no one will remember even one day after :D Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord

... experiment. But at some point (Hypothetically), if there is any other entity (physical robots), the work could be done by them, not humans. And I am sure this will happen in the future. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord  What is the news you refer to? (about TikToker)? Do you have a source? It reminds me NFT era, when you could sell image pricy, but actually could save png for free :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika ... ... zypressen  yes, but this should be explained to companies that decided to shrink their expenses. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord

... great! thanks! Comment from Jim Seek(@seekwhyai): @byalexai  Super helpful! Thanks Comment from Jim Seek(@seekwhyai): @byalexai  Might be a dumb question but how do you find the right founders? Comment from huang shuai(@huangshuai): @ixord   @busmark_w_nika  From which dimensions will your testers conduct testing? Comment from Joosep Seitam(@joosepseitam): Hey Nika, I just watched your Youtube video when you explained how you gained 5000 followers, I think it was a long time ... ... Hunt and it was really annoying to deal with them. I wanted to ask you if bots are still present on this platform or have they found a way against the usage of bots? Comment from Joosep Seitam(@joosepseitam): @ixord

... would prioritise active people over those who "just" log in to the app. For me, active people are familiar faces that I've seen here for a long time (at the moment), e.g.: @byalexai @build_with_aj @gostroverhov @fmerian @ixord @monatruong_murror @rohanrecommends @chrismessina @tetianai @zaczuo To name a few. Of course, in your notifications, different faces are. What metric do you use to measure activity on this platform? Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @zaczuo  To be honest ...

... More eyes, more real conversations, more signal. Weekend launches can work if you re optimizing purely for placement, but the momentum fades faster. In the end, it s less about the day and more about clarity of goal : visibility vs. badge vs

... give us valuable feedback, or continue as maybe even brand ambassadors. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @siarhei_ai  the very first is in dashes and the second with asking too many questions :D Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): I've never received such messages about moving the product launch. This could be planned if they had informed us two weeks before the launch. But moving it on the same day, I think that's a bad idea. Comment ... ... from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord

... Comment from Kashif Saleem(@subscriptionflow): If you mean latest updates on AI then follow some handles on X related to AI space. Comment from Aima Atigari(@aima): @byalexai  Thanks Aleksandar, this is helpful Comment from Aima Atigari(@aima): @ixord  100% Comment from Aima Atigari(@aima): @bradshannon  Oh this is like drudge report. What did you use in building your website? Feels smooth. Comment from Aima Atigari(@aima): @zypressen  the wave of commentators is terrifying, like comment ... ... true :) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @build_with_aj  any particular accounts I should be on watch? Comment from Nastassia (@nastassia_k): @busmark_w_nika  XD yep, Reddit can be toxic sometimes Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord

... nika): @andreitudor14  It was just noticing this phenomenon, because when I had a look at their website, they usually had the number above 500. But maybe that's not the causality. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord  That's why you need strong presence (at least on social media) ;) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @bradshannon  Definitely, it is needed to create a product profile you will be inviting people to follow it! :) Comment from Nika ... ... busmark_w_nika): @skiba  aaah, sounds more like backend issues. Next time, we all need to be more prepared ;) :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @yoann_berno3  Which book do you mean? :) Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord

... months pretty actively on LinkedIn, I am trying to understand how to polish the profile as best as possible. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @tereza_hurtova  We are hard workers :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord  It makes more sense now :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @atique_bandukwala1  But this mindset better fits on X, on LinkedIn  I am not so sure. Comment from Atique Bandukwala(@atique_bandukwala1): I think there ... ... shutting down thoughtfully. On LinkedIn, it s less about the number of Founder titles and more about the story and outcomes behind them. Feels like the real signal sits somewhere in that balance Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord

... find it impossible to let go of the "hustle" even for a few days? I'd love to hear how you manage your personal energy during these breaks! Comment from Christian Van Gils(@christian_van_gils): @ixord  I think i have to agree. Comment from Christian Van Gils(@christian_van_gils): @ixord

... approach the same problems. I ve been building a small product around that idea keeping workflows intentional so mental energy goes toward learning and outcomes, not setup. Speed helps, but clarity compounds. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord  The whole internet is distracting, especially endless scrolling and managing communities, that's why I am trying to do things as quickly as possible. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @tetianai  How do you do that? By blocking ... ... community these days, Comment from Syed Hassan(@syed_hassan9): @busmark_w_nika  Totally get that pushing standards can be super motivating. I think it really comes down to knowing when raising the bar fuels growth vs

... dollars for a recovery. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @syed_hassan9  If you have any recommendations on how to see those files, I am open, because I canot see anything :DDD Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): @busmark_w_nika  You can use not only temporary Google accounts. I know that there are services that create a temporary mailbox for you with a generated login and password, which you can use to sign in to different services ... ... tools. If that doesn t help, TestDisk / PhotoRec are free and worth trying (not pretty, but effective). Just avoid writing anything new to the drive until you try recovery that s the most important part. Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord

... true Product Hunt (r)evolution so many things changed dramatically. I honestly think this was the most intense year of changes the platform has ever had. For example, we got to experience all of this: Verifying profiles (badges) Alternative product suggestions on launch pages Views and online count on forum posts Adding/Removing the ambassador program Forums instead of Discussions Changing the UX/UI of launch pages Removing Coming soon (Notify me pages) Adding/Removing downvotes on comments Forum comments now showing ... ... profiles More extensive footer Redesign of the main page UI (e.g., new notification icon) Removing Kitty s awards What changes do you like the most/least? Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord

... phrasing, "not worth compensating" because they re there to learn and gain know-how. On the other hand, it s still about people investing their time, which should be rewarded in some way. What s your opinion on paid vs. unpaid internships? Which side are you on? And what do you think is appropriate compensation? Comment from Rashi Arora(@rashiaroraofficial): I m fully in favor of paid internships. Unfortunately, in India, there are still no strong laws that protect interns ... ... internships myself so yes, the frustration in this reply comes from lived experience Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @priyanka_gosai1  This is how it should work. What was the selection process? Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord

... tasks? :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @kilpatrick  yeah, maybe it would help to leave your phone elsewhere. I saw an accur8 graphic design  study: Here is the original: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRsX... Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): @busmark_w_nika  xd Comment from Christopher Kilpatrick(@kilpatrick): Sleep was the first thing that popped into my head when I saw your headline. It's going to be really hard to beat sleep and exercise for the short ... ... cognitive friction.. So now I practice scheduling emails as soon as an event is over so that it automatically creates that thread of communication and is less of a cognitive load on myself. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord

... faiths/backgrounds), so they re around and happy to cover. I personally work every single day anyway. Ads are running 24/7 on autopilot, so we re still actively pushing for sales and keeping the revenue flowing. Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): I am celebrating the New Year holidays, but I will still be working. Usually there is less work during these days because potential clients may take time off, and everything becomes stable again by January when the team is back ... ... debugging a failed database migration on Christmas Eve because someone pushed a "quick fix." Do you guys stop shipping code, or just rely on the team coverage to handle fires if they start? Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord

... knowing what users really felt. Now Retour handles: Instant Slack alerts Emotional signals AI summaries A simple dashboard If you re also figuring out user feedback as a founder, happy to connect and swap notes. Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): Hi Aditya! You have quite an interesting product. Many creators used to add a lot of useful features into a single product right from the start, so I understand you :) Comment from Aditya Raj(@adityaraj007): @ixord

... that is not in my "plan." ("above planned work") No free consultations or advice (a lot is included in my free content, and some people don't even bother to do the research). Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord  Sometimes I feel like they want only to harvest things for free. Comment from Christopher Kilpatrick(@kilpatrick): There're a lot of reasons for people not wanting to pay for things. I can t speak to areas outside ... ... here I think a big driver is cultural expectations around what should be free vs

... many of these devices (apart from pedometers), but, for example, I came across an app that can detect hair loss early by analysing scalp images. I found it quite interesting and useful. Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @ixord  No, talking about Apple devices in general :) Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord

... Tools? Time? Something else? I m exploring this deeply, so I d love to hear different perspectives. If this topic resonates, feel free to DM I m happy to exchange ideas. Comment from Christian Van Gils(@christian_van_gils): @ixord  Yes. So if i would monitor daily your "mood". Just a daily checkin if you are "Happy", "Neutral", "Stressed" or "Burnout", will i see a pattern that gives me a insight of your wellbeing? What you mention is that ... ... will help me to prevent it or to go down again? What are your thoughts about that? Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord

... where there is less competition there is money." Reminds me of what Cal Newport said in his book Deep Work, basically that hard work over time will always pay off compared to trends. Comment from OJ Designz(@oj_designz): @ixord  I agree! Now it's so easy to build if you have a lot of money (since AI is so expensive), but I'm already seeing much more competition and people prioritizing their products over exploring others ... ... real game, but watching niche products quietly stack profit is very convincing. Solving a painful workflow for a small group seems to age way better than chasing whatever happens to trend on X this month. Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord

... have a perfect way through it, but what I m thinking is maybe this is the phase where things get clearer, even if it doesn t feel like progress on the outside. Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord): This is one of those moments when a pile of barriers stands between you and your goal, but they are overcome by all the new users and grateful clients who leave feedback. There are also moments when the statistics motivate you to keep ... ... going and move forward Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord

... thoughts ). I notice this especially with solo founders. So I was wondering if you, as founders , are also building your brand. If so: Which platform is key for you? How much time do you actually spend on social media vs. creating a product? What are your proven hacks for building a personal brand? As for me, it helps a lot to reply often, but then I spend less time creating something. And on socials, I am around 3 hours ... ... make something controversial so people will talk about you for a long time and you will save more time :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @tetiana_hryshmanovska  You are welcome :) Comment from Igor Lysenko(@ixord