... launch a few of you (rightly) asked how accurate reading heart rate from a webcam actually is. So I stopped hand-waving and measured it. Setup GlowPulse and a Polar H10 (chest-strap ECG, the practical gold standard) recording at the same time, second by second, across 9 sessions and ~3.5 hours total, in good light, dim light, movement, and dark. What I found Good light, sitting still: off by about 1 BPM from the strap

... text This matters because alt text helps screen-reader users understand product images, and it can also help Google understand image content better. A simple alt text example: Bad: product image Better: black leather tote bag with gold strap Another example: Bad: image Better: gold hoop earrings on white background Don t keyword-stuff. Describe what the product image actually shows. For larger catalogs, checking this manually can be slow, so I made a free browser-based CSV checker here ...

... like 1,200 euros, it was accompanied with so many documents. :D Comment from Blake at Vassant(@blakeatvassant): There is a fantastic book on this concept called "Getting Real." It discusses the pros and cons of bootstrapping vs raising VC money to launch. Let me boil down the main idea. When you raise cash: You answer to someone other than yourself You have external pressures to grow and report profits The customer experience is diluted The longevity of your platform ... ... broken when other incentives are on the line. Comment from Blake at Vassant(@blakeatvassant): @stephen_harmston I generally agree with the principle of this risk, but I ve learned that sometimes customers want less done better. So when competitors

... killer is the feeling that everything is urgent. Almost nothing actually is. Comment from Ghost Kitty(@ghost-kitty-9755974): Comment Deleted Comment from Susanne Ertl(@susanne_ertl): I ve noticed prioritizing gets tricky when it s not just work vs work, but work vs

... about the quality of feedback. Maybe the harder part is creating an environment where people feel okay being honest even if they like or respect the builder. Comment from Kabir Salunkhe(@kabirsalunkhe): Feels like it s not brand vs product but what you re actually building trust in. If people follow you for opinions, they ll show up early but they ll also leave fast if the product doesn t hold up. If they discover you through the product, trust ... ... emmerita_ambata): This has me thinking differently. As a marketer, I'm all for founder-led content, especially on LinkedIn. I've seen firsthand how much growth and visibility a product gains when a human is talking about it versus

... said, it all depends on your situation. Comment from Ty Lerche(@ty_lerche): no half-acts; all in and then some or there's no point. Comment from HARSH RAWAL(@harsh_rawal1): Around 70,000/- . I boot strapped my podcast. Comment from Denys(@denys_kuzin1): In most cases I'm trying to keep budget in between $10-20k. It should be enough to create MVP and prove the idea. Comment from Jennifer(@lilhopscotch2): @busmark_w_nika I have ...

... Venture capital can be rocket fuel. But sometimes it feels more like strapping yourself to a rocket you don t fully control. If I had never raised a dollar, how would my product look different? Would it be slower? Maybe. More intentional? Possibly. Closer to what users actually want? Probably. I m not anti-VC. Far from it. But I wonder if chasing scale too early sometimes pulls us away from the messy, beautiful phase where products become real. Curious ...

... know, or what can I collect, that nobody else can? Services-first as a strategy It's hard for soloprenuers pulling of service and I see a lot of launches with some version of Levelsio with an AI model strapped on. Founders often resist starting with services. It feels less "silicon valley" and scalable, less venture ready. Services give you reliable delivery when the model still fails half the time. They generate structured data you can t get from customers ...

... UpRight Posture Coach . Why it exists Endless coding days wrecked my neck. When Apple opened AirPods motion APIs, I realized the earbuds I already wear could coach my posture. What it does Real-time posture feedback via AirPods (no straps or cameras) 5-minute alignment workouts + streaks & milestones Focus mode that blocks distracting apps while you train All data stays on device no ads, no tracking https://www.producthunt.com/prod... ...

... also strongly believe that community is a key cornerstone of building a brand and business which is an integral part of being in an accelerator/residency. Comment from Lien Chueh(@lienchueh): Accelerators main goal is to strap rockets to our startup that is already starting to take off (i.e. ready to fundraise). Though which one you join can definitely have an impact on how you do. Some interesting research from those that participate in accelerators: "...accelerator- and incubator-supported startups ...

... testing and improving website performance. I've been doing been doing CRO for the past couple of years now and I decided to build an app to scratch my own itch. For some who work in small, time poor strapped CRO teams, it can be hard to come up with ideas at times. Think of it as the experimentation equivalent of writers block. So I decided to help motivate team members by gamifying the experience. Submitting ideas and voting ...

... accomplish. However, I can tell you about one potential use case that we're facing. My regular job is at Oatmeal Health . Our CEO is reaching out to our potential clients (called Federally Qualified Health Centers -- think small cash-strapped clinics providing a full range of services). He would like to reach to every one of them with a tailored message -- they are of different sizes, in different locations, etc. So, can he use their specific info and combine ...

... Nika! Not very precise when it comes to calories burned - studies show that they usually overestimate and can be off by up to 50% in some cases. Some things that are actually pretty precise: heart rate (chest straps, apple watch, garmin in this order) VO2 max (not as accurate as a lab test, but in the ballpark) steps Comment from steve beyatte(@steveb): Beyond the "normal" advice of eat clean, sleep good, work out frequently- what nuance or additional knowledge ... ... Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): How precise are all of those health trackers e.g. calorie burners and those apps that reckon approx weight lost? Because even when I do any activity, it doesn't count conditions (hot room vs