FirstVersion - Rebuilding the first versions of great products with AI

Hi PH community! On the final day of 2024, I’m excited to share FirstVersion which showcases the first versions of iconic tech companies, rebuilt by AI, along with their inspiring startup stories. Why FirstVersion?🚀 Every great product began with a simple Version 1.0. FirstVersion takes you on a journey through time, recreating the humble beginnings of today’s tech giants to showcase how simplicity and focus sparked their success. We hope this inspires you to embrace simplicity, solve real problems, and take that first step toward your own great product! Google (1998) YouTube (2005) Product Hunt (2013) Airbnb (2008) Twitter (2006) X.com (1999) Yahoo! (1994) eBay (2002) FirstVersion itself and all the recreated websites are built using Trickle AI, collaboratively refined and maintained by the community. The project will be continually updated and is completely free. Why did we decide to launch this on PH?🐱 Product Hunt is the birthplace of countless innovative ideas and products. Every day, solomakers and entrepreneurs launch their "Version One" here, just as the tech giants did in their early days. And as 2024 closes, I wanted to honor the past while inspiring the next wave of tech pioneers. Special thanks to archive.org, firstversions.com, and versionmuseum.com for preserving these historical snapshots and screenshots, making our rebuilds possible. 🫶

You got me with this. I kinda love history so this is like living the "old good days" once again. Cool idea! Wish you all the best! 😃🥂

Super cool! Happy new year to the team:)

Ha! Love this. Request for first version: AIM.

This is such a nostalgic and inspiring idea! 🚀 It’s incredible to see how these tech giants started with such humble beginnings, yet they solved real problems and grew into the icons we know today. FirstVersion feels like a tribute to the power of simplicity and just starting.

This is so right for a 31st of December! It's great to see how the big ones started. Makes me want to start something too!

Congrats team. What a fantastic project!

Fascinating project! As someone who's been in tech for years, FirstVersion fills a crucial educational gap in our industry. What I love most: 1. The AI reconstruction approach is brilliant - it's not just about showing screenshots, but actually rebuilding functional versions 2. The community-driven refinement ensures accuracy and continuous improvement 3. The ability to duplicate and build upon these first versions is incredibly valuable for learning Suggestion for future development: Consider adding a timeline feature showing key pivotal changes that led to today's version. This could help founders understand critical decision points in product evolution. Question for the team: How do you ensure the AI reconstructions are as accurate as possible to the original versions? Do you cross-reference with historical data or early employees? This is exactly the kind of tool I wish existed when I started building products. It's like having a time machine for product development! 🚀

Very niche, congrats on the launch!

People always remember success but forget how it all started. This product really makes people reflect. Congrats!

🚀 Big congrats on launching FirstVersion! 🎉 As someone who understands how crucial those early iterations are, I love how you're tackling the often-overlooked challenges of turning an idea into a tangible product. The focus on simplicity and iteration is exactly what creators need to avoid the paralysis of perfection. The demo looks seamless, and it’s clear how much thought has gone into making this intuitive for users at any stage of their product journey. Quick question: How does FirstVersion handle user feedback loops to guide future iterations? I’d love to hear more about how you see this evolving for creators as they scale. Wishing you massive success—I'll be keeping an eye out for updates! 🚀

Congratulations! Love this idea and I love Trickle

I love this! Makes me very nostalgic and its inspiring to see how far these companies have come

What a ride! That's what I call nostalgia, love to see it grow :)

I love the concept of FirstVersion, @victoria_wu! Reimagining the initial versions of tech giants is a brilliant way to inspire new creators. The use of AI to bring these early stages back to life is fascinating. Could there be a feature to compare these first versions with their current counterparts to highlight their evolution? That could provide some great learning moments for aspiring entrepreneurs!

Very interesting to see that companies wr know as giants today really focused on the core parts of their applications when they started, nothing fancy. I'm inspired!

Loved the name FirstVersion

Wow Trickle! That's helpful!

FirstVersion is a brilliant concept for exploring the evolution of tech giants and fostering creativity by rebuilding their early designs. However, the project could benefit from showcasing more detailed case studies on how these recreations inspire modern innovation. Expanding collaboration tools for the community might also enhance engagement.

"This is such a cool concept! 🚀 FirstVersion sounds like a time machine for tech enthusiasts. Recreating the early days of giants like Google or Facebook with AI + community input? Brilliant. And the fact that you can duplicate and build your own versions for free? Next-level inspiration for creators. 👏 How’s the community shaping it so far? #Tech Innovation"