... yourself, find fellow builders, and start collaborating. We re still at the very beginning and this is your chance to be part of the journey before the map gets crowded. If you or your brand want to sponsor Lovaround, now s the perfect time to join as a supporter while our community is in its early, high-visibility growth phase. Pin yourself here https://lovaround.com Interested in sponsoring

... pray approach. This is just the beginning, and I ve got a lot more to share. I ll be diving into it with some fellow YC alums on August 9 at The To Do List Summit in San Francisco, sponsored by Sentry, Brex, and Tandem. It s a one-day event for early-stage founders to learn how to execute on comms, video, social, and events and reach their target audience in a very crowded market. We ve got just ... ... point, we use AI isn t a differentiator. Models are quickly becoming a commodity. So if you re leading with AI in your one-liner, it s worth asking: does that truly set you apart? When it comes to competitors

... seen it pop up in workflows from indie makers, small agencies, and even a few design teams. Honestly, it works really well. Up to now, I ve been covering the AI and infra costs with a sponsor, but usage is increasing and so are the costs, faster than I expected. So here s where I m stuck: Should I keep looking for sponsors

... users, has generated thousands of products, and is slowly becoming a core part of many makers workflows. But costs are piling up (tokens, backend, hosting, etc.) and now I m facing the classic dilemma: Should I look for a sponsor to keep it free for everyone, or start charging users? Curious how others have handled this situation. Any advice, experiences or even hard truths are very welcome ...

... mountains, swimming at the beach, biking through the countryside, going for a long run, or even jumping out of a plane (yes, I know a few who do that!). Summer makes it all feel more alive. More daylight, more spontaneity, more chances to disconnect and reset. So I m curious: what do you love doing when you re off the clock in summer? I ll go first: Visiting new cities with my family and discovering hidden spots Playing tennis: ideally ... ... Heaps(@dustinheaps): Love this question. For me, summer weekends usually mean hitting the trails early (before the heat ruins the vibe), grabbing an iced coffee after, and tinkering with side projects in the shade. Also not mad about a spontaneous

... Tailwind CSS team is launching a sponsors program this week to build long-term sustainability. @adamwathan on X : "If your company loves Tailwind and wants to get in front of 10 million developers every month, I'd love your support." Have you ever sponsored

... founder, I ve wasted weeks trying to connect with YouTubers for sponsored content cold emails, DMs, and awkward negotiations that go nowhere. Have any of you found a faster, more transparent way to secure YouTube ad deals? We re actually launching something soon that flips this dynamic letting brands bid for ad slots creators list in advance. Instant deals, no ghosting. Curious if this is a problem others face, or if you ve hacked a better way? Comment from Yemi ... ... know if that helps. Comment from Sean Howell(@howell4change): Get one creator to introduce your other creators. They're much more likely to respond to another creator. It's much like fundraising, it takes having your first investor. Alternatively

... when Fieldy launched calling themselves an IRL Granola targeted for ADHD folks to help them remember, I knew I had to try it out. Note: I did Hunt Fieldy but I paid for the product myself. I was not sponsored for this review. I was gifted a yearly subscription however, to help experience the product from the Fieldy team. Thoughts are my own. Introduction: A New Voice Recorder Wearable Enters The Arena AI Hardware has evolved ... ... first impression of the actual device was that the plastic finish felt a little underwhelming, especially if you re used to the polish of Apple or Nothing devices. This made me want to hide the device vs

... Shape the technical specs Co-create the pre-qual for the RFP And spent months deeply involved in the RFP process By all traditional markers, we were in a strong position. Then we lost the deal. Not because the competitor had a better solution. We were told the deciding factor was price. But over time, we learned it wasn t that simple. We had been single-threading our engagement relying on one champion to carry us through. We never mapped ... ... broader stakeholder ecosystem. No line into procurement No dialogue with the business transformation team No understanding of who the executive sponsor

... work with B2C products most of the time. I have experience with B2B in sponsorship. But I can t compare it most comprehensively. That s why I think some of you have more relevant experience and can compare your work in B2C and B2B. Could you summarise for me what worked for you and what the biggest differences? 1 What B2B marketing steps brought you the best results? 2 What were the most visible differences between B2C and B2B marketing ... ... offering. Once you ve got their attention, your value proposition needs to be crystal clear: What specific problem does your product solve? How does it improve efficiency, save time, or boost revenue? Why should they choose you over competitors

... product recommendations online is a nightmare: 72% of Google s first-page results are ads 42% of Amazon reviews are unreliable 15+ minutes wasted per search Solution : Lumigo is an AI-powered search engine that: Bans all ads and sponsored results Explains every recommendation (sources: blogs, Reddit, trusted reviews) Why It Works : Week-over-Week Growth : Week 1: +23.56% Week 2: +18.70% Week 3: +59.90% Week 4: +67.70% Week 5: +262.88% CTR : 16.67% (vs

... When I first came to the U.S. on an F-1 visa , I had no idea how to find a job that would sponsor me. No support navigating H-1B or Green Cards. No community that truly understood what I was really going through. And building the right network? That was the hardest part. I ended up figuring it all out the hard way. Fortunately, I landed roles at Tesla, NVIDIA, and Apple , and eventually started Aware.ai , which allowed ... ... truly wish I had from the start: a close-knit platform for international students and immigrant professionals living in or planning to move to the U.S., specifically designed to help you: Find the latest tech jobs that actually sponsor

... admit that I need to do some improvements, e.g. add section: How it works Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @mia_k1  This is so well written, thank you Maria :) Can it be applied to sponsorship? Because I already shared all my statistics, they know where their logo will be placed, they know the price and I really do not know what else people should know :D Comment from Irina A(@irina_arty_): @isibol01  I agree about discounts ... ... back and make a purchase?) Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): I didn't know that retouching can be so complex. Today I learnt :) Comment from Maria-Cristina Muntean(@mia_k1): @busmark_w_nika  not super familiar with sponsorships

... indu_thangamuthu Could be. With people from Singapore I haven't been so often but their life standard is quite high.   Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): Good point. I didn't know about this. They purchased my sponsorships so they didn't have a chance to test anything. They bet on me (and I appreciate that). Comment from Konrad S.(@konrad_sx): @busmark_w_nika  Yes, those people exist (but also in the US from my experience ...

... affiliate content to boost revenue, right? Good point. Although we see monetization as a key hook for early adopters struggling to generate content they can monetize. I could own a Shopify Store and generate a comparative research report on competitor products and use that to drive sales for my own store... It's a way to turn content into commerce, or even just to do product research for yourself. RE: Your video speaks to "how hard ... ... make the logistics of that work and products/brands already have affiliate platforms. An easier path forward might be to empower bloggers and affiliate marketers with tools and make as much of that accessible and free, but then have brands "Sponsor

... they fit your needs. Can t migrate now but need an interim solution?  Ok to be upfront, this section is a straight up shoutout to @charthop cc @eonwhite ! (no, this is not a sponsored ad, just major props from a huge fan of Charthop and team ) If you re between providers or juggling multiple platforms, Charthop is what you might not have realized you needed all your (ops) career! When I discovered Charthop, I was with Sequoia ... ... Deel to @Wise which makes it realllly easy to be a working nomad. I agree with you on @Lattice - it's pretty powerful but I do think it could help managers and leadership by being a bit more proactive vs

... sooner the better. He/she can advise some good things up front, so the launch and you will be better prepared. That's all. At the moment, I do not hunt product launches (I can only create some awareness through sponsored newsletters or sponsored

... What's the go: I am trying to improve my sales when it comes to promoting my sponsored weekly newsletter. The current thing I want to focus on is to sell more spots. If you have a product based on sponsorships

... nika): If you want to be promoted at the top of the newsletter, you can claim the spot: https://passionfroot.me/business... Soon, I will also record YT interviews with known members from #buildinpublic community. You can inform for sponsor spots as well. Comment from Ilya Reznik(@mlepath): I have started on convertkit. The growth was reasonable, but had to be driven from other sources (mostly my YT channel). The open rate was 80%. I moved to substack, same audience, same ...

... internet. So why do so many OS projects struggle to get sustainable funding? I'm helping a friend build a new tool to make OSS sustainable. - Recurring crypto donations - Earn yield - Get discovered by companies looking to sponsor you We are in a closed beta. Looking for 5 people to get in. Please be patient if you don't get in right away. Apply: https://forms.gle/jGogMZQqyu4qSn4TA Ask any questions in the comments, happy to answer them. Thank ...

... product management and design trends. Fridays WeirdWideWeb Weekly: Dev tools, no-code, and intriguing internet tales. Wednesdays Deeper Learning: AI news, tools, and trends for early adopters. Tuesdays Market Masters: All things marketing, sales, community, and growth. Coming soon #sponsored Looking for your next steps after your Product Launch? We ve officially rolled out several different options for makers to continue getting exposure or driving trials of their products through paid promotions. Our redesigned advertising page will walk you through ... ... options and explain the benefits of each, so you can navigate your best next step. With opportunities to sponsor

... While your teams are working remotely, how could we increase the productivity as a team? How often do you have spontaneous conversation when you are working in person? How often when you are working remotely? Do you think whether spontaneous

... Could you please change the color of the sponsored entries. I do understand maybe they pay for clicks, but the conversion rates from random error clicks should be very low. I believe your advertisers will appreciate it, your community members will appreciate ...

... their mental health. We publish evidence-based content around productivity, creativity, and knowledge management. Our weekly newsletter is read by 35,000 subscribers, and we have around 100,000 people visiting our website each month. We monetize these through sponsored interviews with founders of tools for thought. Past sponsors

... working on a product that allows companies to sponsor open source projects. It's different from GitHub sponsors