... flip over to ChatGPT hoping for something useful and it spits out the usual suspects: SUID binaries, kernel exploits, weak folder perms. It doesn t know your host, it doesn t know your tools, it doesn t know what phase you re in, and that s the real problem. We asked: what would it take to build an assistant that actually thinks like an operator under pressure? So we built PhantomShift , a research prototype that acts like a tactical copilot ... ... martinez4): @arda_yanik1 would love to hear more if you ve worked on operator training tools appreciate the quote reaction! Comment from Arda YANIK(@arda_yanik1): @sophia_martinez4  I worked on GPT training during mvpAI's workflow development phase

... initepo Example project : https://github.com/initrepo/vent... Example Description: VenturePilot AI is a SaaS platform providing founders with comprehensive, AI-driven market intelligence and validation reports. It empowers data-backed decisions by analyzing startup ideas against market trends, competitor landscapes, and potential customer pain points, significantly de-risking the entrepreneurial journey from ideation to MVP. Inside the repo: you will get documentation that you can feed any ai coding platform, just prompt " Please Build VenturePilot AI " and it should ... ... like it gets overwhelmed sometimes Comment from Aaron O'Leary(@aaronoleary): @steveb  thats a smart move! i like that! Comment from Aaron O'Leary(@aaronoleary): @gabe  this was super informative! I like the idea of limiting the phases

... this out? The first idea I came up with is: develop code in a jupyter notebook copy/paste code into hex cells This might work well for initial drafting of hex code, but it doesn't feel workable past that phase. (Hypothetically, to iterate on an existing dashboard, I could i) `git export` the current notebook, ii) convert the exported YAML into a notebook, iii) iterate on the notebook, and iv) sync the changes back into the dashboard, but that sounds ... ... would be cool to have plugins or something that enables building features on top of hex. To some extent I imagine a company like hex would probably push toward improving the experience of their platform vs

... these pointers will be helpful to other founders. I d also love to get any tips and thoughts from the more experienced operators here. 1 Design the new feature The more thought and planning that goes into the design phase, the faster everything moves later. It s easy to put together a few concept screens in Figma but great design goes beyond visuals. Designers need to imagine how the feature will actually be used in the real world, anticipate edge ... ... making as many intermediate deployments to production throughout the project as we possibly can. That keeps the scope focused, accelerates delivery, and ensures designers don t feel like their work is being discarded or thrown away. When you are phasing

... some serious issues that are hurting trustworthy founders. In the piece, we dig into: Why IP liens and 3x clawbacks block growth How the current model punishes success, not failure A proposed framework based on trust, vetting, and phased rollout Real alternatives

... experimenting with proactive AI at Lumen Labs, and looking for a few early makers & founders to join our closed test phase. Instead of yet another chatbot, Lumen connects to your apps (Google Drive, Calendar, Gmail etc.) and actively monitors what s happening across your work. When something relevant pops up, it sends you tailored notifications that help you stay ahead. Example: A competitor

... been thinking a lot about how chaotic the first phase of any project is especially for early-stage founders. You get the idea, you get excited and then you freeze. Do you validate? Do you sketch out a landing page? Do you research competitors

... Public launch directly on Product Hunt vs going on Product Hunt a bit later. I am looking to compare and learn from experiences of others. PH launch is a must - so question is only about the timing. To me, launching directly on PH looks good as it's a very good community and the feedbacks can really help sharpen your product roadmap. I haven't yet launched on PH but planning to launch directly as a public launch. Looking ... ... list of top AI tool directories? Comment from Deepanshu Chittoria(@deepanshu_chittoria): Hey! We're excited to share that we're preparing to launch our product myjobb.ai on Product Hunt. We ve just gone live in a soft phase

... over the place when it comes to where my focus lies, marketing-wise. And, I want to get better at prioritizing. So, my question is: how are you prioritizing your marketing actions in the MVP phase? Are there some actions you prioritize on a daily basis? Comment from Hanafi(@hanafi_iss): First of all, congrats on your first users! I would analyze these initial users to find what they have most in common, giving me ICP hypotheses to test. People ...

... temporary workaround, we added a Buy Me a Coffee link at the end of the user flow to test if there s a willingness to pay. And, I'm curious - has anyone here tried something similar during the MVP phase? If you've used this approach, what was your experience like? Did it work, did it not? Comment from Edward Michaelson(@emikes919): I haven't tried something different, but can't you just have your buy button redirect ... ... this is a one-click set up in stripe) You don't even need the Stripe account to be hooked up to your company bank account, it can be hooked up to your personal account just for the test phase

... book and participate in turning a simple outing, workshop, or local activity into something unforgettable and engaging. It s about mixing  connection, competition, discovery, and fun  into everyday experiences. Currently, I m in the  MVP development phase , and our next crucial step is to  validate demand  for this concept within youth and Gen Z communities especially those who are already culturally active, curious, and eager to explore life in new ways. This ... ... complete survey and would be incredibly grateful if you could share it with your network: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/... I am as well seeking like minded people who are willing join in the project for the go to market phase

... hear your experiences or trade notes. Comment from Shekhar K. Sharma(@nxame): @andres_vlaeminck  All those good animation, cards and colors all of it? omg - that is impressive. I guess frontend dev work is going to be phased out soon then. I am one of them, oh oh! Comment from Shekhar K. Sharma(@nxame): @rohit_rajkumar1  This indeed does look great. How did you manage the dev vs

... community! We developed TableExtend using Cursor (essentially no-code). It s an AI-powered tool designed to expand and enhance spreadsheet data without needing any coding. Currently, it s still in the testing phase. It started as an internal solution when our team faced challenges in data completion and structuring during analysis. So, we built this tool to tackle the problem. If you re facing similar challenges, feel free to give it a try! Since we're still ... ... testing phase

... decent upfront cash injection, which can be reinvested into development or infrastructure early on. I ve also seen a few founders use lifetime deals strategically: start with them to build momentum and early community, then phase into subscriptions once there s enough traction. That hybrid approach might be one of the more sustainable ways to go. Comment from Hussein(@hussein_r): @evakk  Right, doesn't really make sense, purchasing the lifetime plan, but then don't get access ...

... move forward with the backend. 4 Starting fresh > Iterate . If AI didn t pick up on your prompt, sometimes it s better to start fresh. For small changes, iteration makes sense. For larger issues, especially during the prototype phase, it's often more efficient to edit your initial prompt and start over. 5 Provide visual feedback . When iterating, share screenshots of your generated app with the AI. This significantly helps with resolving UI issues. 6 Name your components ... ... Plan - this is where we figure out what we're actually building. That's the most important part in vibe coding. Nothing fancy, just getting clear on the features and what problem we're solving. Then comes the Prototype phase

... analytics. Comment from Karan Arora from Boringlaunch (@gamifykaran): During early days, what strategies did you use to scale PostHog's user base from 1,000 to 10,000 customers, and how did your marketing approach change during this phase? Comment from Karan Arora from Boringlaunch (@gamifykaran): @james_hawkins3  Thanks for the detailed response, appreciate it Comment from Matt Carroll(@catt_marroll): thanks for posting the link to the yc lib, i haven't seen that before but looks pretty ... ... transparency and focus on building for developers first. Your approach to multi-product strategy is inspiring doubling down on what works rather than trying to reinvent the wheel. Curious, as you scale, how do you balance shipping new products vs

... wanted to love Rippling, but I can t say that s been my experience at all. And I m not the only ops leader to say this. Rippling s been the star in larger growing startups during the scaling phase. They focused on payroll and strong HR database and reporting and automation. They intro ed PEO in 2020, and just started rolling out EOR in 2023 as we were in the evaluation phase

... Whether you re leading a remote team or organizing in-office projects, these tips will help you manage tasks more effectively, reduce stress, and keep everyone focused. 1. Structure Tasks by Goals and Phases Breaking down projects into phases

... ready from time to time, Some of us are in the Book Reading Phase right now and some are in a different phase

... year. Keep everything in your business and transfer if you need it as an income (bonus) Budget Breakdown: Total: $3500/month - Developer Salary:$1500-2K/month - AWS:$200 - Replicate Serverless GPU: $100 - APIs: $300 - Advertising:None (still in the test phase) Personal Finance: Pay our self first and then save for operations, taxes, emergency etc.): Remaining balance ($20k - $3500 = $16,500) We use about $10000 for salaries in our other businesses and the rest $6500 approx is for Living/operations/tax etc. Additional ... ... Finances: - Frontend Designer: $500/month - AWS Sagemaker: Very pricey; exploring alternatives

... visual walk-through of my product concept for investors. Ideally, I could meet someone who is passionate about creating startups and is able to apply their current UX Design skills to enable me take my startup project from Idea/Napkin phase to a clickable demo via Figma. I am not looking for contractors or agencies ...