CatDivers

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by CatDivers 2y ago
A UK investor said to me treat it like a sale funnel. Reach out to 100-200 and hope for 5/10 meetings and convert a couple. Conversion rate likely higher in US and depends obvs on you, your idea, your pitch, timing etc
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by CatDivers 2y ago
Two things that work well for my b2b are direct outreach on LinkedIn and online webinars with member networks/groups that they're part of.
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by CatDivers 2y ago
:D
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Ask HN: Best Venture Studios in Bay Area?
2 points by CatDivers 2y ago|2 comments
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by CatDivers 2y ago
a. Claims calls are often used to better detect fraud (tone/pauses etc) and ask probing questions to deny claims. The friction of having to make a call also helps to reduce claim volumes.*(not all insurers) b. Not sure, the insurer sho
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by CatDivers 2y ago
I think it depends what you ask for. Notion style webpages, fine. Yesterday I asked for gauge charts and it didn't perform well at all, I'll need to get better at prompting.
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by CatDivers 2y ago
Just got a scooter in SF, friend told me to ride alongside Waymo where possible, as they're less likely to crash into you.
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by CatDivers 2y ago
+1 for v0. Good for creating starting base design. I then ask Claude to organise codebase, then take it to Cursor. Should mention I'm non-technical and building a scrappy mvp this way. It could end up super scrappy...
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Lex x Levelsio: Startups, PHP, & nomads [video](youtube.com)
1 points by CatDivers 2y ago|0 comments
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by CatDivers 2y ago
Yes, i'm a millenial and no good at posing. I want my phone to act as a professional photographer and tell me to turn to the side, lean in etc... maybe even throw some compliments :)
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by CatDivers 2y ago
Had quick look at home page above the fold. Messaging imo was quite clear until I saw the 'See rewards' button. Putting myself in the shoes of a potential buyer, I'm not interested in promoting your service, i want to learn m
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by CatDivers 2y ago
Thanks for sharing. We never had them in the UK (not that I can remember). Remind me of the no-win no-fee legal advice ads, something icky about them!
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by CatDivers 2y ago
I'll share progress here, otherwise you can follow me on linkedin (OP) - although it's mostly full of my UK non-profit stuff.
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by CatDivers 2y ago
That's cool! Why just a weekend business? Sounds like you have a good product there. Can I also ask, clearly you have some great ideas, skills and experience, why not go it alone full-time without the employer?
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by CatDivers 2y ago
Oh really? I'm from UK and never seen infomercials about taking an idea to market - can you please share some examples? I hear there are a few rip-off merchants out there that ask for tens of thousands up front even if your idea is not
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by CatDivers 2y ago
So sorry to hear about your idea getting stolen. Whay are you recording ideas for the future? What's stopping you from acting on them now?
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by CatDivers 2y ago
How do you research and evaluate different manufacturing and assembly options? Is that difficult and something AI could perhaps help with?
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by CatDivers 2y ago
That's a great idea - interesting to see Slant 3D in this space! What do you make of their offering?
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by CatDivers 2y ago
This is neat, congrats on the invention! Did you get patents? Is the plan to supply or license it to some e-bike kit or e-bike manufacturers?
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by CatDivers 2y ago
Those LunaKron clocks are so cool! Do you do this as a full-time job or side hustle? Looked into mass-market manufacturing and distribution?
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by CatDivers 2y ago
That's really interesting. Congrats on getting a board game licensed, winning contest and releasing other games! What types of challenges or feedback did you encounter when facing difficulties in finding publishers for your other desig
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by CatDivers 2y ago
This poor wee pup spent 14 years guarding his owners grave. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyfriars_Bobby
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by CatDivers 2y ago
5th floor of SF public library ftw. Pretty chill up here :)
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by CatDivers 2y ago
Did you not sell the IP with the business/product? Be good to hear more about your creation. Would you want to do it again? If so, would you do anything differently?
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by CatDivers 2y ago
Thanks Damon, did you apply for patents and how was the selling journey?
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by CatDivers 2y ago
"So, the answer to your question of what's next for you is indeed bright and promising! Embrace the changes, keep your heart open, and trust that you are on the verge of discovering wonderful things. Granny is always here, cheerin
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Ask HN: Any product inventors or creators here?
9 points by CatDivers 2y ago|30 comments