As I prepare to launch ShowNotes for a public release, I am considering various GTM platforms for eyeballs, backlinks, and potential users. So here is my current research on this topic that might help you launch your product.
I have been exploring the Grass project by Wynd Labs in Canada. All my notes related to this project can be found here. I like this project, so I wanted to provide as many insights as possible for anyone to explore this. Do your own research.
DISCLAIMER
If you join Grass to become a node by installing the Chrome / Brave plugin, you do so at your own risk. I have provided my views, and I do participate in the Grass network, but I am not responsible for your decisions.
So I have a complete manuscript for the novel that I have been working on, and now it's time for me to publish. Here are my notes on various websites and companies that I have talked to in my hunt for a publisher. Please note, I am hunting for a SELF PUBLISHING COMPANY, which means that I am the one paying for the services in order to maintain the rights to my novel, rather than the publisher paying and taking a portion of my profits.
AI voice and video generators are in high demand. People always ask me about these tools. I only use an AI voice generator for a podcast I started called AI for Mere Mortals. I plan to explore video generators in the future, so here is my compiled list of tools to try out and review.
I am super excited about making a group (family and friends) trip to Yellowstone in the Summer of 2024. Here, you will find all notes on Yellowstone related to traveling accommodations and exploring this super volcano's impressive beauty and wonder!
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ATTRACTIONS:
Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone Lake, Norris Geyser Basin, Mammoth Hot Springs, Uncle Tom's Trail, and West Thumb and Grant’s Village
YOUTUBE PLAYLIST:
Great Videos By a History Teacher
Welcome to My Bangladesh. This note will give you the background information about the presentation on Bangladesh delivered at Valley View Elementary School's first-ever multicultural event.
I have added additional information to provide more details that couldn’t be shared due to the scope and audience. I hope this will help teachers and parents gain some insights into the state of modern Bangladesh.
Uclusion is an innovative task management platform designed to streamline team collaboration, combining communication, assignments, and status updates into a user-friendly app. It's often described as an "asynchronous IDE for collaboration" that replaces traditional team meetings, Slack, and Jira by automating team feedback through a range of developer-specific workflows, backed by an inbox and add wizards. Uclusion aims to make team collaboration more efficient and effective by providing a modern, all-in-one solution for managing tasks, assignments, and communication. It's an opinionated approach to task management that aims to revolutionize how teams work together.
David Israel, a co-founder of Uclusion, invited me to try out his product using the free version. He helped set up the initial workspace, and I asked one of my QA team members to join to check it out. Before introducing it to the rest of my engineering and QA teams, who are very stubborn about what they use daily, I thought of creating a Pros and Cons ShowNotes.
Uclusion aims to modernize software development by replacing outdated practices with an integrated, developer-first approach. It focuses on asynchronous collaboration and minimizes meetings. However, it may not suit all teams and requires careful consideration of its automated and opinionated processes.
I am researching distribution channels for digital products and services, so I will share my research with fellow founders here. In July, I will add notes for those I plan to engage in ShowNotes app distribution.
Accessing LLM in your apps is going to be almost a requirements in the near future as users demand natural language interaction with your tools. This is why learning and using LLM API capabilities is a big plus for any startup or solo developer.
Here I will share my research into this topic.
Like most people, I have been thinking about the recipe for success. There are too many variables involved in real-world success. Many attribute success to luck, some to being in the right place at the right time, and some to sheer perseverance. All of them have merits. But I wanted to be able to "engineer" a recipe for success that I could easily share with kids -- my boys. So, I have watched dozens of videos, read many books, and considered it a lot. Here is my recent attempt at making it simple to explain and focus on the key things that I think matter the most. This does not mean there is nothing else involved in success. But these are my key findings.
Replenishing antioxidants in the body may help protect
against oxidative stress and lower cancer risk.
Antioxidants have gained significant attention for their health benefits. They can be found in a wide range of foods and are crucial in eliminating cancer-causing free radicals and promoting overall well-being. The USDA acknowledges that antioxidants effectively remove free radicals, which can damage cells and lead to severe illnesses if left unchecked.
Health professionals have harnessed the power of antioxidants in the treatment of various conditions, such as stroke, neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and brain injuries. Moreover, antioxidants have shown promise in slowing down and even preventing the development of certain types of cancer. With such a wide range of health benefits, it's no surprise that antioxidants have gained popularity in recent years.
My wife (v1) has a ban on these Amazon products, but I discreetly purchase them through my business Amazon accounts. These items not the healthiest choice, yet I find them irresistibly satisfying. Proceed with caution!!
My group is exploring staying at big and awesome AirBnBs near the west entrance of Yellowstone Park. Here are my findings so far.
I am only looking at 6+ bed AirBnBs so far. I haven't found one that can accommodate all seven families. So we might have to divide it up into two different Airbnbs.
I am also looking exclusively near the western entrance of Yellowstone Park.
I use X (formerly Twitter) and have a love-hate relationship with the platform. It has more conspiracy theorists than the population of Canada, and at the same time, it has a few dozen people I like to interact with, people I would have never met otherwise. So, it has value to me, one way or the other, and frankly, I was hoping to grow on this platform but never did the things right to grow.
So, I am giving it one more try in 2024 (starting in July), and here I am documenting the process so that if it works for me, others can try it too.
Remember, I am interested in sharing tech, business, and fun personal info on X, so this won't work for you if you are into politics and conspiracy theories. Or will it?
I love photography but always need to remember the terms and details. That is so surprising since I am a super technical person. So, I need to refresh myself on this subject occasionally.
Remember this fantastic quote:
I have been thinking about creating a monthly or bi-monthly newsletter but have yet to really do it. First, let's find the right platform. Here is my research for finding the right platform.
Please note that Mailchimp and Substack are two major products in this category, but they are much more than simple newsletter platforms, so I don't cover them here.
But my friends keep using it and keep asking me for recommendations.
I have SME company VPs using WP for their pet projects so its very dangerous for them to use random plugins and get their site hacked. Yep, it has happened. So I decided to make a list of my recommendations here.
I never considered this route to build a startup. However, using statup accelerator is appropriate for many startups. For example, if you need a decent size AWS grant from AWS Activate for startups, you need to be associated with a startup accelerator. Self-founded founder led startups do not get more than $1K in AWS Activate grant whereas incubator based startups can get up to $100K in AWS Activate credits. This is just a simple example of the benefits. There are tons of mentoring and funding connection benefits for being part of an incubator system.
So I have compiled a list of them that you can explore.
AI scene has been forked into two paths: engineers building AI products for market and AI researchers aka scientists who are exploring fundamental science behind artificial intelligence. I am interested in the fundamental AI science and its progress so I am building a list of top AI scientists around the world.
I wouldn't say I like HTML and CSS tweaking. Thanks to ChatGPT and its siblings, backend devs are no longer talking to human designers who always seem to find ways to screw up code with fancy CSS crap. Yep, they do. They break your code blocks, and eventually, you pull out each other's hair. So, I have listed a few CSS frameworks that work well for non-frontend devs.
I recently unsubscribed from Netflix since I wasn't watching it and neither was my entire family. My kids hardly watch TV and wife v1.0 spends most time in gardening. So it was a waste of $$ to keep netflix sub for so many years.
But now that I don't have it, I am finding new movies and shows that I want to watch.
So I am going to build up a list here and then subscribe again.
Launching a public website or app is a must for all tech startups. Some startups are software companies, so they should know what software/services they need to keep their infrastructure safe and secure.
I will share some pointers that might help you if you are unsure how to enhance your security on a small budget. Expect to spend 5-15% of revenue for on going security.
Must founders who are in a prefunding, early stage need to check information in this list. I wrote this from personal experience in creating a new startup recently. The research is ongoing so expect corrections and updates.
এখানে আমি আগামী শনিবার মনি ভাবির বাড়িতে হতে যাওয়া বৈশাখী পার্টির জন্য যে গানগুলি বেছে নিয়েছি সেগুলি রয়েছে।
Email is NOT dead.
I honestly believe it and see it in action based on my enterprise customers spending hundreds of thousands of dollars every year on email marketing.
I am compiling a list of tools and techniques for helping me use email marketing effectively. You can enjoy my open source research to save you some time!
It would be interesting to see how different AI chatbots research this topic. So here are my findings.
Once I had collected all the responses from the popular AI chatbot, I used the PRINT feature of this ShowNote to create a PDF and fed that to ChatGPT (GPT-4o). I asked it to generate a chart showing which AI chatbot was more pessimistic about the leaks, using a score of 1-100, with 100 being the most negative and one being the least negative.
I am proposing a friendly introduction to debate and public speaking for our kids in 9-12 year range (5th grade to 7th grade) and this note will serve as the primary document to outline the details.
If you are interested, contact me via WhatsApp to join this program.
The program is designed with following in mind:
I will post the Founders United X spaces links here to be available for anyone who wants to join.
The purpose of these X spaces is to get to know each other and their respective projects, discuss how to help each other in the upcoming launches and get more detailed help and advice from each other.
For our future launch I am compiling a list of tips that are shared again and again by successful launch founders and other marketers. Of course with my 2¢ so take them with a large grain of salt.
Your comments are welcome!
I have been on Product Hunt for the last few months and in this note I will share my findings about the usefulness of Product Hunt (PH) for launching a consumer facing digital product or service such as the ShowNotes itself.
DISCLIAMER
I haven't yet launched ShowNotes on PH so not sure how it will go so this info is just what I have in my mind based on my experience with the folks who use PH on a regular basis.
Launching a SaaS on Product Hunt is a great way to start the SaaS journey. I have never done it, so I am compiling notes to help me understand the details. You get to see my research for free!
Some notes:
I decided to document my SEO journey for ShowNotes.
I am using a set of tools:
Great Content is the best sales Tool in the World
After owning a pro-grade Canon DLSR camera for 15 years and collecting tens of thousands of dollars worth of Canon lenses, I wanted to upgrade my photography game and wanted a mirrorless full-frame camera. After months of research, I got the Sony A7R Mark V. I will share my notes about this camera as I learn how to use it.
I have added an everyday-use camera to my gear list.
When you live in a town for fifteen years or so, you get to know the best places. I love Rocklin and the surrounding areas including Roseville, Lincon and Auburn.
I decided to make a ShowNote about the things I love in Rocklin and the surrounding towns.
Summer is coming soon, and parents are planning supplemental courses for their kids during summer break. I firmly believe that summer must be fun and educational for kids. Otherwise, summer can cause kids to lag in their next academic journey cycle. In his 2008 book Outliers: The Story of Success, Malcolm Gladwell points out how summers can be a crucial differentiator for kids' education.
In this communication, I will delve into the benefits of computer science resources for elementary school kids, particularly those in the 5th and 6th grades. These courses not only introduce children to the world of technology but also foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are essential in today's digital age.
I have already purchased two courses for my 5th-grade son for this summer.
Modern websites or progressive web apps (PWAs) are excellent solutions, requiring no downloads and running smoothly in native browsers. I usually advocate against building native apps for Apple or Android unless necessary features can't be implemented in a PWA or web app. Many users, especially younger generations, prefer not to type URLs or save websites as bookmarks. In this context, downloadable apps improve engagement. However, building completely native apps can be resource-intensive, and web-view-based apps offer a great compromise. Benefits include:
Adhere to platform-specific guidelines and requirements to launch ShowNotes web-view apps on Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store. This ensures a valuable user experience and respects user privacy. Web-view-based apps balance native apps and web-based solutions, making them suitable for businesses and developers.
Some third-party services will create this web-view wrapper app for anywhere from $99 to 500, and some will even deal with Apple and Google App stores for you at an additional cost. In short, a realistic budget for a web-view app for a basic PWA app would be anywhere from $500-$1500.00.
Generating leads and sales is crucial for the growth and success of any startup. Here are various tools and strategies that can help your startup attract and convert potential customers. This comprehensive approach includes partnerships, referral marketing, content marketing, employee hiring, paid media, warm outreach, affiliate marketing, and cold outreach.
This note was inspired by @natiakourdadze
Software developers are adopting more and more LLM and other LLM-powered third-party tools and co-pilots to help them with mundane and or routine programming tasks like generating generic code snippets to code documentation to even test code or documentation. This speeds up development, QA/QC and acceptance and so there is a lot of AI tools in the market.
I use LLMs like ChatGPT directy and do not use copilots yet so I decided to research the new and trendy tools and see what the hype is all about. First step is to compile a list of them and then try them out. I am sharing my research so you can save some time and
Be aware that I haven't used these tools yet but compiling a list from various sources.
Inspired by the recent student-led revolution in Bangladesh, I have created AktiFul, a project that focuses on delivering technology, knowledge solutions, funding, and sponsorship opportunities for Bangladeshi youth.
I am investigating how to address Product Market Fit (PMF) for ShowNotes so I am using ShowNotes to keep track of my research in this area. Product Market Fit is an extreme important matter for any startup or new product of an existing company.
Product market fit is when a product's features and capabilities closely match what a specific market segment wants and is willing to pay for. It indicates that the right product is being offered to the right customers at the right price. Achieving product market fit validates that there is sustainable demand and interest in the product, and that growth is possible by further improving the product for the target customers. Simply put, it means the product resonates with and satisfies its intended market.
Some of my key points that I liked from my research: