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In our last edition, Scott Hurff, Andrew Zusman, Nikhil Basu Trivedi, and Nick Frost shared their favorite Product Hunt discoveries. Here are four more awesome product hunters share their top picks.

Geoffrey Weg (@geoffreyweg)

Independent

Kimono (discussion) is probably my favorite product that I discovered on Product Hunt. There’s lots of great services out there that let non-developers build websites (SquareSpace is my favorite), but one of the next frontiers are services that enable non-developers to build and work with APIs and structured data. I haven’t built an app with Kimono yet, but it looks like an awesome product in this space. Check out Adam Marcus’s great breakdown of tools like Kimono and the problems that they’re solving.

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David Ambrose (@daveambrose)

Venture Investor

I’ve stumbled upon so many great products but I have two favorites that I’ve enjoyed using (and exploring) each day. The first is Fitbay (discussion), which helps consumers find clothes that fit. If you ask my fiancee, I tend to be the “worst clothing shopper” because most pants or dress shirts hardly fit in the ideal manner. Considering I purchase a lot online, I’m generally returning way more clothes than owning them. Note: this is good for her, as she get’s more closet space in our apartment! Broadly speaking, fit is such a huge problem that if Fitbay can help make a marginal improvement in how the next pair of shirts feel on me, it’s a product that becomes a staple in my daily routine.

The second product was one I fell in love with at first use, as I’m also a news junkie. It’s called Mention (discussion) and think of it as a better version of Google Alerts. Paired with a great web experience, their iOS and Android app is an awesome way to keep track of trends and sentiment throughout various news sites, blogs and social media. I use Mention to help stay updated of my portfolio companies on a daily basis.

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Len Kendall (@LenKendall)

CEO, CentUp

I’m a heavy user of Google Chrome and I rely on Product Hunt to show me new extensions that can help make my browser more useful for my workflow. Recently I discovered Dewey (discussion) which is a great visual bookmarking system for Chrome. Unlike Evernote or Pinterest (which can also be used this way) I like that Dewey was clearly built specifically for Chrome. I think that Product Hunt is particularly good at finding super specific products that a lot of large tech sites easily overlook or ignore.

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Andrei M. Marinescu (@malaparte)

Growth Lead, 500 Startups

My favorite discovery on Product Hunt so far has been Tuft & Needle (discussion). Having briefly considering the opportunity to innovate on the mattress buying experience myself, it was great to come across a team that had seized the challenge. Their AMA was quite insightful and I look forward to tracking the team’s progress!

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Want to share your favorite product discoveries? Send your response and a brief description of why to hello@producthunt.co and we may feature your answer in the next edition.

Pro tip: check out what you’ve submitted and voted on your Product Hunt profile at http://producthunt.co/username.

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In our last edition, we highlighted favorite finds from Lee Munroe, Jonathan Howard, and Dana Severson. This week we have four more awesome product hunters sharing their favorites.

Scott Hurff (@scotthurff)

Head of Product, Chill

There are a ton of products that’ve piqued my interest. One that I had a great deal of fun with is Roadtrippers (discussion), which preys on my love of history and architecture. It helped me find locations around Los Angeles I really can’t believe I missed — and that’s a feat, given that I am an amateur LA history buff.

Michael Galpert’s Super.cc (discussion) is a very creative take on the calendar, using existing email habits to enrich your life. I got in on the alpha / beta through Product Hunt and I’ve been seeing its development in real time. It’s something that’s genuinely saved me some effort and I can’t wait to see where it goes.

I also heard about Secret (discussion) first on Product Hunt, and got onto their early notification list. Beyond the What’s App acquisition, it seems like it’s the only app people can talk about these days.

Finally, PlaceIt (discussion) solves one of those problems you knew you had, but didn’t think it was painful enough to build a system to fix that pain. But here’s the fix, in all of its beautiful hands-on-mobile-devices glory.

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Andrew Zusman (@UXAndrew)

UX Designer

I really love products that are way outside the box. Momentum Machines (discussion) has a startup that creates robots that make hamburgers. They are thinking so far outside the box and they aren’t doing it for the sake of thinking outside the box either. Instead, they’re firmly rooted in practical application, business goals, and consumer demand. I think it is a rare mix to find a group with so much vision.

Sesame Enable (discussion) is another startup started by one of my friends that has so much potential to truly change the way we use electronics. Not only is Sesame focused on providing a better world for disabled users, but it also has a wider application for everyone. Actually seeing what it means to “consider context” is really fascinating. Although it didn’t get too many votes, I think fans of Product Hunt should take another look at HelloFlo (discussion). It is rare to see service design consider context so well. On a personal note, I’ve used One Month Rails (discussion) and Peek by User Testing (discussion), and I’ve done work for Aspectiva (discussion) and Artify (discussion).

I’m the self-proclaimed #1 fan of Product Hunt. It’s my favorite e-mail everyday. There is so much benefit in being able to only up vote and not down vote the hunts. So often in the startup world there is a kind of “That will never work” mentality, and Product Hunt bucks that trend. Positivity is really critical, and I’m proud to be a part of that positivity.

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Nikhil Basu Trivedi (@nbt)

Associate, Shasta Ventures

FaceFeed (discussion) is currently the Product Hunt that I’m using the most. I had seen a couple of tweets about it earlier in the day, but when I saw on Product Hunt that it was a creation of Ben Cera (whose previous apps I had admired) I knew I had to try it out. What I love about Facefeed is that it’s super easy to start interacting with people you don’t know – because you have to snap a selfie and don’t get to filter what it looks like before it’s sent, the messages feel more genuine and the community on Facefeed feels very “real!”

When you read about a new product in a tech blog or in a tweet, you often don’t know how genuine the recommendation is and whether the product is really worth your time; but when you see something upvoted by the community on Product Hunt, and dive into the comments to see things like use cases and the story behind why it was created, you get a much better sense for why you should try the product out.

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Nick Frost (@TheNickFrost)

Founder, StartupList

I think the most engaging app I discovered on ProductHunt is FaceFeed (discussion) by Ben Cera. It’s dead simple in its design and ease-of-use, which keeps me going back to it daily to chat with interesting people. It’s 1 of many apps I’ve downloaded after finding them on ProductHunt. My 2nd favorite app is Blinkist (discussion) because it is also simple and gives me concise access to books I’ve been wanting to read for a while. It helps me get through books at record speed by providing me with insightful snippets to read rather than the entire book. It’s great for commutes.

Also, I have enjoyed Sprig (discussion), Secret (discussion), and Mindie (discussion).

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Pro tip: check out what you’ve submitted and voted on your Product Hunt profile at http://producthunt.co/username.

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In our last edition, we highlighted favorite finds from Alex Iskold, Murat Mutlu, Brendan Wales, Sacha Greif, and Ellen Chisa. This week we have three more awesome product hunters sharing their favorites.

Lee Munroe (@leemunroe)

Product Designer, MailGun

Some choice picks that I discovered and thought were interesting: Secret (discussion) for sharing/consuming anonymous status updates, Hitlist (discussion) for finding the best time to travel to the places I want to visit and I just discovered SubHub (discussion) which I was able to implement into my blog (leemunroe.com) in 2 minutes. Also I’m hooked on Inboard (discussion) which I use to gather all sorts of inspiration now.

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Jonathan Howard (@staringispolite)

Co-Founder & CEO, Emissary

I have a special place in my heart for tech companies that reach out past the Internet, to effect peoples’ real world lives. Marc Andreesen and Paul Graham have called these “software eating the world” companies. For instance, at Emissary, we’re revolutionizing people’s access to high-quality, affordable medical care by helping to remove the geographic constraint. We use technology to enable these amazing changes in peoples’ lives. My favorites from Product Hunt fall in a similar vein:

First Opinion (discussion) lets new moms text with doctors to get a “first opinion” on their infants’ medical condition (and related issues). You also get the same doctor every time, so you build a close relationship that’s quite rare. Their origin story is just fantastic too: Read their Product Hunt AMA to learn how they bootstrapped their product completely within another startup’s product.

Some other favorites accelerate the pace at which software-eating-the-world companies can be created. CrateJoy (discussion) handles logistics involved in creating those “Box of X delivered every month” startups. Profiles.io (discussion) texts you as soon as a user signs up, which helps with conversion as well as retention while maintaining a very high level of service. Apps like these might not be “sexy” right now, but they’re necessary to build high-touch, high-quality services at scale. They help fuel real growth behind the scenes, which is quietly powerful. Platforms like these are building the infrastructure for what could be a whole new generation of the web.

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Dana Severson (@danerobert)

CEO, Wahooly

I’m continually surprised every day at the quality of products I’m discovering on the site. I have to say though, the one that has stuck with me recently is CentUp (discussion). They’re at the intersection of content monetization and distribution, both critical needs. I’m excited to see where it goes. Also, just discovered Peek (discussion) today, which is very cool.

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Want to share your favorite product discoveries? Send your response and a brief description of why to hello@producthunt.co and we may feature your answer in the next edition.

Pro tip: check out what you’ve submitted and upvoted on your Product Hunt profile at http://producthunt.co/username.

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In the last edition, Derek Shanahan, Ken Hsu Ooi, and Ryan Dawidjan shared their favorite finds on Product Hunt. This week five more awesome members of the community share their favorite discoveries.

Alex Iskold (@alexiskold)

Managing Director, NYC at Techstars

My favorite product is Tuft & Needle (discussion). As surprising as it may sound there is nothing more delighting than to discover two engineers who quit tech to go back to solve the most basic of our problems - sleep. US is in desperate need to return to true high quality craftsmanship. Tuft & Needle is doing it with passion and also without making their high quality product expensive.

Second product that I really like and have high hopes for is Jauntful (discussion). As an avid and methodical traveler, I’ve always been using Eyewitness guides, because of their visual appeal and mapped out routes. Jauntful is taking this idea and allows everyone create fun and customizable travel routes. Being able to print them and fold into a map is a great nostalgic and useful touch when your phone runs out of juice.

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Murat Mutlu (@mutlu82)

Co-Founder, Marvelapp

My favourite Hunt so far is Secret (discussion), I hadn’t come across it before in my circles in the UK (it’s currently US only) and now I’m fascinated by the app and its implications.

What I especially liked was the discussion around the product and all the additional, related anonymous apps that were posted. It wasn’t hard to see that this was a trend I needed to pay attention to.

Now I’m constantly thinking about the opportunities in this space and how it can be exploited. I’ve got the feeling it may spark an idea for a side project sometime soon.

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Brendan Wales (@Bmwales)

VC, eventures

My favorite product that was discovered on product hunt is Go Dish (discussion). Not only does it solve a personal pain-point, but it is also changing the way in which restaurant’s owners manage their businesses, for the better. The founders are great guys too, which always helps!

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Sacha Greif (@sachagreif)

Designer, Coder, Entrepreneur

I really liked Attending.io (discussion) by the awesome folks at Makeshift. As an event organizer myself, I’ve often wished I didn’t have to rely on Meetup or Eventbrite’s cumbersome UI when all I want is a nice title, a few words, a map, and a list of people. Turns out that’s exactly what Attending provides, and I’ll be sure to use it next time I need a quick homepage for an upcoming event.

Ellen Chisa (@ellenchisa)

Product Manager, Kickstarter

My favorite thing from Product Hunt so far is Somewhere (discussion). We desperately need innovation in how people showcase their work and work style, and this is one good attempt. The reason I’m picking it as my favorite is because of their team - after signing up, multiple team members reached out to me directly to ask for my feedback. Having great community support is an integral part of building a good product, and doing it proactively is even better. I didn’t find out about it via Product Hunt, but I’m also thrilled that Hello Ruby (discussion) is on the list.

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Which product hunt is your favorite? Send your response and a brief description of why to hello@producthunt.co and we may feature your answer in the next edition.

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Last week Hiten Shah, Adam Kazwell, Will Dennis, Jon Lax, and Ben Yoskovitz shared their favorite finds on Product Hunt. This week we have another batch of awesome product hunters sharing their favorite discoveries on Product Hunt.

Derek Shanahan (@dshan)

Growth Marketer, Playerize

I have to say that since Product Hunt launched, the most significant discovery for me was Put.io (discussion), which is by no means a new product. It had never crossed my radar, but completely filled an immediate need for me, as my girlfriend and I spend most evenings with a show or movie on in the background while we both write and work on side projects. We don’t have a cable subscription, so I’d regularly go the torrent route, which involves all kinds of delays and technical hurdles that Put.io solves beautifully. It’s a serious game-changer for me.

As a side note, this is a good example of what I love about the community so far. There’s a healthy stream of high-quality products that have been around a while which contributors judge to be big wins for anyone who hasn’t seen them. Often a product that has regional awareness may not have the same mindshare overseas or in other parts of the country, and Product Hunt is a killer spot for sharing it with enthusiasts. The mutual benefit is tangible, and I’ve benefitted greatly from it personally.

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Hsu Ken Ooi (@hsukenooi)

Founder of CoffeeMe

My favorite find on Product Hunt is IFTTT (discussion). I’d heard of it before but when I read how the other Product Hunt members were using it in the comments, I got really excited. It automated things I was doing manually (adding starred tweets to Instapaper) and a few I’d always wished something could do (text me at 8am if it’s going to rain today)!

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Ryan Dawidjan (@ryandawidjan)

The Deckset (discussion) team recently granted me access and it’s been a fun, collaborative discussion since. It’s incredibly simple to use and the format only allows for so much, thus making the content and messaging of a presentation the sole focus. I love the fact that the team and product are in the early stages and moving so fast, I’ve received 4 product updates since first seeing them on Product Hunt. Just another great example of finding promising tools, apps and services and being able to grow alongside their journey.

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Which product hunt is your favorite? Send your response and a brief description of why to hello@producthunt.co and we may feature your answer in the next edition.

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Over 1,000 (!) products have been submitted to Product Hunt since its public launch two months ago. We reached out to a few of the community members, asking for their favorite hunt and why. Here are their responses:

Hiten Shah (@hnshah)

Founder, KISSmetrics

I discovered a bunch of products / apps on Product Hunt that I regularly use.

I’m literally hooked on Mobile Flow (discussion) and use it multiple times throughout the day to get some writing done on my mobile phone. Such a simple app with a simple use case. Very unlikely that I’d find it any other way.

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Adam Kazwell (@kaz)

Product Manager

In true hipster/cool hunter fashion, I think my favorite find came before Product Hunt was officially a thing. When it was just a collection of links on LinkyDink I came across Mindie (discussion). Using the app, there was an immediate Aha! moment, seeing the power music had to make an ordinary moment feel cinematic. With some tweaks, I still think the app could become the next big thing.

Other favorite finds include: - Scribe (discussion) - polished sync-ing experience - Heyday (discussion) - adding value to all those photos I’d forgotten about - Cycloramic (discussion) - what an amazing demo. I thought it was fake till I tried it out - First Opinion (discussion) - this and Ins & Outs are a must for new parents

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Will Dennis (@willydennis)

Founder, Hollerback

My favorite product I’ve discovered on Product Hunt is Jelly (discussion), the photo-centric Q&A service. In my mind, the best social products allow people to connect through an existing real-world behavior. The behavior is then consolidated into a unit of content and distributed through a appropriate network - both of which are often unique to the service. Jelly does this magnificently. It takes a simple behavior (asking a question), consolidates it into a unique unit of content (the question-answer card), and distributes it through a large-yet-trusted network (friends and friends-of-friends). What makes me excited about Jelly, in addition to the simplicity of the experience and the creativity of early users, is that when you ask a question, you get answers. It’s fun and it works!

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Jon Lax (@jlax)

Partner, teehan+lax

I have two favourite finds that demonstrate why I enjoy Product Hunt. The first is one of the first things I ever saw on Product Hunt, Tuft & Needle (discussion) which is a mattress company. Mattress companies obfuscate their product line up on purpose making it nearly impossible to comparison shop. There are big mark-ups and in-store you get heavy sales tactics. In general, buying a mattress rates somewhere around root canal in terms of experience. Tuft & Needle cut through all of it and sell a good mattress at a reasonable price. Having just bought a mattress and hated the process I wish I had found Tuft & Needle before.

The second is MagnumCI (discussion) which is continuous integration software. I vote this the greatest name for any software.

What I like about these two examples is how diverse they are. I’m glad Product Hunt can be a place where a mattress company and hosted code deployment platform can naturally coexist. On second thought, I guess they are similar in that they both help you sleep at night.

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Ben Yoskovitz (@byosko)

GoInstant/Salesforce, VP Product

I’ve found a lot of interesting products on Product Hunt already. The best part is finding products that may address an immediate need I have. Two examples: Moat and Cromonitor (discussion). Both are interesting for projects I’m working on right now related to advertising, marketing and web site optimization.

Another one that stands out for me is Placeit (discussion), which is one of those super-handy utilities that I know I’ll end up going back to over and over. One of the most fun discoveries was Tuft & Needle (discussion) (what I call “Warby Parker for mattresses”) because it’s an idea I had awhile ago (and it’s an interesting trend in vertically integrated e-commerce), so it was very cool to see someone else doing it and how they went about it (and hopefully to track their progress in the future too).

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Which product hunt is your favorite? Send your response and a brief description of why to hello@producthunt.co and we may feature your answer in the next edition.

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