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Shaw McKean
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we're building a social platform, so we tried to recreate the platform in the simplest possible analog format, using texts and shared notes. it was honestly pretty effective and gave us real conviction in the user problem. we spent a few weeks doing this (and interviewing a bunch of folks) before we felt ready to start building.
How did you validate your startup idea?
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Shaw McKean
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best of luck! we launched today, and it's been such a wild ride. rooting for you.
T-12 Hours to Launch!
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Favorite story from your first launch?
Wow! we launched folsom today, and it has been such a rewarding, exhausting, inspiring 20 hours. mini-dance breaks throughout the day were definitely a highlight.
What do you remember from your first launch?
Shaw McKean
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we'd humbly submit folsom as a social network worth trying. folsom is truly for friendships and connecting soulularly. check us out!
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Shaw McKean
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hi carol! yes, we just launched this morning! @evan_brown1 @alexander_martino and i built folsom to help our friends connect soulularly and meaningfully deepen relationships. in an increasingly fraught and challenging world, we think people could use more soulular connection in their lives. let us know what you think!
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in a galaxy rife with loneliness, a gentle soul called esa struggled to keep up with friends. so, esa developed folsom to nurture real connection. just launched to earth - folsom is for staying close and getting closer - wherever you are on the soulular plane.
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Shaw McKean
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hey product hunt!
šøĀ iām shaw, co-founder and ceo at folsom. iām sitting next to my two co-founders alex and evan. esa sends their regards ;). today, we are super excited to launch folsom, your digital tool for building soulular connection with the the people you love.
āļøĀ alex, evan, and i have been working tirelessly the past few months with a core group of folsom users and finally feel ready...
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Shaw McKean
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What did your goodbye email say when you left your last job?
share your favorite line!
Shaw McKean
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favorite podcasts!?
always looking for podcast recs. big fan of the classics HIBT, 20 min VC, ezra klein, etc.
recently heard about if books could kill, which is hilarious.
what are your guys' favorites?
Shaw McKean
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heard a phenomenal interview with ryan petersen, flexport ceo, on 20 min vc. guy seems super low ego and all-around awesome
Which entrepreneur inspires you the most and why?
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adding songs here: https://open.spotify.com/playlis... !
launch day pump-up jams - whatchu got!?
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launch day pump-up jams - whatchu got!?
what music are you blasting when you hit go on launch day? picturing everyone jumping up and down with their co-founders. would love to make a PH launch playlist - can share back the spotify link with your suggestions!
Shaw McKean
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Launch teaser? y/n
Hi! this is both for folks who have launched without a launch teaser and with a launch teaser.
If you launched with, would you attribute your success (i'm sure you killed it) to the teaser?
If you launched without, how'd it go? did you feel like you missed out by not getting a teaser in place?
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Shaw McKean
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really appreciate the write-up. one of my main takeaways is active engagement with your extended community in the days and weeks leading up to launch - does that sound right to you?
It's been a week since the launch (2nd of the day). Here are some tips for you!
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social connection product launching next week
hi all! we're planning our PH launch for next week - super excited - yay. we're building a platform for facilitating soulular connection - meaningfully deepening friendships.
to the extent that you have tips for launching - especially for a social product - would love any and all thoughts! thanks so much. wish us luck!