I already built MVPs before and host them but didn't work for different reasons, so i thought to validate the idea first before building it is smarter!
Thanks! I appreciate the suggestion. Trade shows and PR definitely seem like higher-signal channels, but they can be a big upfront investment, especially at pre-seed when we’re still trying to validate whether the problem resonates.
Have you seen early-stage teams successfully land pilots through trade shows, even before they had much built? Or is that route more effective once there’s a demo or MVP to showcase?
You're absolutely right, and I’ve thought about this a lot too.
I agree that general-purpose agents (from OpenAI, Google, etc.) are evolving fast. But I think there's a real difference between a general agent and a purpose-built product that manages lead briefs, saves past insights, and integrates tightly into CRM and outreach workflows.
For example:
- Most agents today give one-off answers, not reusable or editable sales briefs
- They don’t help manage a pipeline of leads or show what worked vs didn’t
- CRM integrations, export flows, and feedback loops are out of scope for most general agents
So yeah, it’s absolutely something to keep in mind, but I’m betting that vertical-specific UX + workflow integration = real product value beyond what foundation model companies are focused on (at least for now).
My vision is that in the future, these model providers will provide interfaces that allow various information management systems, including CRM systems, to integrate their capabilities into these model provider agents.
Thus, I believe the true long-term moat for these products lies in private deployment. I don't believe these large model providers will be heavily involved in private deployment business scenarios in the short term.
Good point! This is more for people who record voice notes to themselves: founders, teachers, coaches. It's often easier to talk through an idea than to write or design.
hummm! Thinking of adding text input too, but testing if voice-first has real traction.
Thanks for your perspective! I completely agree AI shouldn’t replace human creativity. My focus is on AI assisting founders by understanding their brand and tone, providing structured drafts with trend insights, and handling scheduling so they can focus on strategy.
How do you see a tool like this automating the process so solo founders can stay present online while focusing on strategy and other priorities?
