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Chris Messina

Feedback on Republic's new Teasers product?

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Oh hey guys! It was funny to see Product Hunt launch a Teasers product today since I launched one just over a month ago, but focused on expediting the process of exploring raising on Republic (where I lead product focused on the founder experience!). It's very early, but would love it if you'd take a look and give it a spin — open to all feedback! https://republic.com/coming-soon... If you create a Teaser, post the link here and I'll check it out!
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Uladzimir Yankovich
That's cool. Chris, are there any Teasers already running? Share links, please. I want to take a look.
Chris Messina
@yankovichv I can share with you my demo page (n.b. it's not a REAL campaign) here: https://republic.com/coming-soon...
Uladzimir Yankovich
@chrismessina Oh, that reminds me something of a product hunt upcoming page
Jordi Mon Companys
@yankovichv @chrismessina Well I do wish that was real!
Justin Johnson
Seems they just took the data that paid customers submit for their "Upcoming" page and turned it into a feed, right? I'll take a look at what you made for Republic – sounds cool and probably more actionable.
Chris Messina
@justinotherjohnson I'm guessing that Product Hunt 1) wants to promote teams setting up residency on the Hub, and planning out launches in advance and 2) will be reforming their Ship offering this or next year. It hasn't been touch in forever, so they're probably kind of working backwards.
Aaron O'Leary
@justinotherjohnson Hey Justin! Anyone can make a coming soon page on Product Hunt, it's not a paid feature, you can do so at the end of the flow when you schedule your launch, you can read more here :)
Chris Messina
@aaronoleary will Ship be updated and expanded?
Katie Talwar
@chrismessina Yes, we’re evaluating Ship and deciding how to move forward next year. Today, there is a lot of functionality that exists in Ship that we’d like to offer Product Hub owners. We have to decide which features should migrate vs remain a premium offering.
Might be something for you @sven_radavics
Sven Radavics
@maxwellcdavis will check it out, thanks!
Brittany Salas
Sounds helpful! The only question I have after watching the promo is who the page is for. Is it only for companies that have been approved by Republic or would the creation begin at the same point as the application? Will the page be used to evaluate applications?
Chris Messina
@brittany_salas the Teaser Page is intended for anyone who is crowdfunding-curious for their company. It's a way to launch quickly and start collecting interest about a potential raise from your community while you prepare the materials for a more formal application. Was the video not seem clear? Happy to hear how it could be improved!
Brittany Salas
@chrismessina Got it! Thanks! Sharing that the page can be used by those who have not yet gone through the application with Republic could be helpful.
Manisha Snoyer
Hi @chrismessina, I think this is truly fantastic! It's obviously a great resource for founders, and much better than sending out a pitch deck. For feedback, as some others mentioned, I would love to see some easily accessible examples of other companies' teasers.
Manisha Snoyer
@chrismessina I did find this page! But it took a little digging. Definitely see a huge value here.
Chris Messina
@manisha_snoyer1 great call — thanks for that suggestion!
Hugo Alves
Funny?
Chris Messina
@ugo_alves ...funny?
Rand
I tried but it's for US companies only :( If you send a demo video I can share some feedback!