We have been successful in several fronts:

* We reached private beta status (We had been on alpha for a while). * We released two new features for the beta users. * We were able to create documentation and video tutorials to help users jump in. * We have gather a lot of data on how our users are using our service and began doing experiments to continue learning.

We have had some rough times. After not getting into Y Combinator, the team lost faith and we almost parted ways. I was working alone for a while. I do believe the idea is great, and the plan we have for execution has been working great. But I can't do it alone. After a couple of meeting I am happy to say the team is intact and continuing on track. I can say that is our biggest success after all.

I can tell you that the technical aspects of our service are challenging but exciting, people problems, on the other hand, like trying to keep the motivation up after a big disappointment has been though, it has been hell.

But iKnode is still alive and kicking, and we are ready for anything. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right?