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The Birth of a Tech Community
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The birth of a tech community to come together and geek out about new products in the technology world was necessary as blogs and publications killed their comment sections, leaving no avenue for discussion. The initial users noticed the product through word of mouth, mainly from Silicon Valley know-it-alls, who were asked questions about the product upon joining.
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Product Hunt was created to fill a gap in the tech community where there was no central location to discuss new products and technology.
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Product Hunt was created to fill a gap in the tech community where there was no central location to discuss new products and technology. It successfully served as a communal platform where people could share their interests and recommendations about the latest products in the tech market.
ChapterThe Birth of a Tech Community
Episode#4 - How Product Hunt's Ryan Hoover Built A $20M Community From Scratch
PodcastMy First Million
The importance of early user feedback loop in the Silicon Valley is emphasized by the fact that people who like a product in the beginning embark on winning streak spreading goodwill word of mouth around it.
26:51 - 28:13 (01:22)
Summary
The importance of early user feedback loop in the Silicon Valley is emphasized by the fact that people who like a product in the beginning embark on winning streak spreading goodwill word of mouth around it. The process involves using questions to get feedback from the users, and it requires transparency and iteration.