... Maria Vannicola(@maria_vannicola): Hey @ryan_hendrickson happy to share. I m currently launching Specimen , a mobile-first app for traveling creatives to find and connect with trusted collaborators across cities. I m a non-traditional founder (on-set fashion hairstylist with a business/marketing background), so my stack is intentionally lightweight and fast to iterate. High level stack: Frontend: iOS (SwiftUI) Design: Figma (for flows + early visualization) Backend: Firebase (Auth, Firestore, real-time updates) Auth: Firebase Auth (email + OAuth) Community ... ... took me 15 minutes). It's almost like how, once someone starts using an iPhone, they don't want to switch back to Android. My main headache with auth/permissions was trusting Lovable to do it well. Those topics

... maybe maybe Comment from Jose Sanchez(@norteapp): @busmark_w_nika  That def yes! Comment from Priyanka Gosai(@priyanka_gosai1): That s such a timely question, I ve been seeing more brands quietly experiment with AI influencers, especially in fashion and gaming. The tricky part isn t creating the avatar, it s sustaining a believable personality arc over time. From what I ve seen, audiences still crave some trace of human unpredictability. I m curious, do you think AI influencers ... ... change. but for me personally, it's not something i'd invest in tbh Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @norteapp  But maybe recognition through some non-human looking creature. Mascot. Comment from Abdul Rehman(@abod_rehman): Interesting topic

... pretty sure most founders grow mainly on Twitter. Or LinkedIn. But I ve realised it really depends on what kind of product you ve built. If you re a fashion-focused founder, you probably grew up on Instagram or Pinterest. If you re a software developer, you re likely on Twitter. I even know a guy who runs a digital detox app, and he s not trying to grow his personal brand at all. Which social media platform ... ... feeling Reddit keeps a close eye on duplicate posts, and it might look like spam even if the post is relevant. It probably depends on the specific subreddit and how the text is written or adapted to the topic

... from zero to 40,000+ monthly visits through content-led strategies. Building a KOL (Key Opinion Leader) marketplace for Web3 marketing campaigns. Working on AR/VR innovations at GlamAR.io , enabling virtual try-ons for beauty, fashion, and accessories. Designing gamified learning experiences to simplify complex topics

... Here are a few non-academic books that come to mind: Founders at Work by Jessica Livingston, Zero to One by Peter Thiel, and How to Create a Mind by Ray Kurzweil. For gaining specific skills or exploring a topic in more depth, I prefer YouTube videos or a hands-on approach guided by AI. Comment from Doina(@doinaa): Books, YouTube videos, and AI plus simply starting and doing the thing you want to learn. Practice is essential ... ... from Ari Gomes(@ari_gomes): I think it really depends on the type of content you want to learn... I'm not Gen Z, for example, but I really enjoy following some influencers on TikTok to learn more about fashion

... Over the past 10 years, influencers have taken over : from fashion to finance, from food to AI tools. Sometimes they feel genuine, sometimes they ll promote absolutely anything. So I m curious: what s your experience working with influencers, especially when the goal is clear: user acquisition? Here s what s worked for me: 1/ Only work with influencers whose audience matches your ICP and whose tone and content align with your brand. Reach > doesn t matter ... ... another one on TikTok they had like 200k and 400k followers but hardly to convert them into paid users. That one YouTube creator talking about tech with 5k subscribers was more successful. We chose them according to the topics

... built a product recently, do you see any significant positive impact on user engagement? Personally, I must confess that most of the email marketing I find rather annoying. I think I am only checking emails from my favorite fashion brands for the outfit inspiration :D Comment from Holden Lewis(@cholden_lewis): Hi @lauragenno ! I am glad there are other people on PH thinking about onboarding/life cycle comms and life after launch. I've been doing email marketing B2B for nearly ... ... content is no longer valuable because it is easily generated. People have been creating mediocre content since the first newsletter on grain prices was etched into a clay tablet! From a consumer perspective, when I am interested in a topic

... artists because they decided to launch their own theatre, which is also some kind of business. Thank you for sharing these! :) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @salestarget  Patagonia's story is evergreen. Their whole concept against fast fashion :) Comment from Aleksandar Blazhev(@byalexai): @busmark_w_nika  Oh yes, artists are also a very interesting example! I highly recommend the story of Jim Morrison. There's a great movie with Val Kilmer ... ... existed! And still managed to shine brilliantly! Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @aleksandra_trueme  From all of those, I knew only about Lex. Others are new to me. Ty for sharing! :) Comment from Aleksandar Blazhev(@byalexai): Awesome topic

... true and you are right, "bad product with good marketing > good product with bad marketing". Do you have in your mind such an example with a horrible product but brilliant marketing? Comment from Aleksandar Blazhev(@byalexai): Interesting topic. My opinion is a bit unorthodox. The least risky businesses are the ones nobody wants to do and where technology is still lagging behind. Roof repairs. Home renovations. Elderly care homes. Funeral services. Daycares for children. All of these businesses ... ... comes to mind, but if there's a tech company that can target tradesmen/blue-collar work somehow, that seems like it could work really well. Mental health/digital wellness and cybersecurity are obvious choices. An underrated hot take: I believe fashion

... management. Also help to create good outfit, reference clothing that will fit you the best based on your height and weight . Comment from Emin Aliyev(@emin_aliyev): @busmark_w_nika  it is a AI visual customer advisor for fashion clothing brands that acts like in retail sales consultant Comment from Mahmudul Hasan Manik(@mhmanik02): Insightful post, just launched our product today, may be you can enjoy our comment: https://www.producthunt.com/prod... Comment from Mahmudul Hasan Manik(@mhmanik02): @busmark ... ... release widgets in the future, but the company has more important projects shortly, so my focus has shifted, and I'm holding off on the original project for now :) Comment from Ju Chuang Ark(@partick_support): Thanks, Nika! This topic

... very useful to us! Thanks! https://uipaas.ai/ Comment from Sameed(@abdulsameed): Awesome! Here you go: reap Comment from Peter Atwood(@peter_atwood): Here's mine: Schedule Us (This is fun!) Comment from Ayush Pawar(@ayush_pawar1): The only fashion app you need : https://fitchecklab.in Comment from Ayush Pawar(@ayush_pawar1): @aaronoleary  Thanks for seeing the Landing Page and giving feedback. Would surely work on it! Comment from Mitesh Raval(@mitesh_raval): Thanks for this. Here is my link ... ... definitely broken and somehow I hadn't noticed. Weird how you look at something every day and stop seeing it.... Comment from Uri Bram(@uri_bram1): @steveb  thanks, appreciate it! Let me add a line conveying possible topics

... anyway... Each model is becoming more "skilled". How do you see the future of both? Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): Uh, this is a really great topic  teaching kids while having AI. Don't you think that in this AI era is normal schooling old-fashioned