brianmccarthy
Re:Let's Build Joe Rogan's Podcast App
on Sunday March 24, 2019 @03:20PM (#19478198)
Great idea! Also, use ML to cherrypick moments from shows the user may be interested in. Good stuff!
Let's Build Joe Rogan's Podcast App
Joe keeps talking about building a new podcast app (he's stated a need--we just need to build it). I want to be proactive and build it for him, then have him invest in the company. The app he talks about on air would let his listeners pay a small fee to get his show with no ads. I’d argue that doesn’t create enough value for the subscriber. They can already skip the ads on any podcast app. I've...
Re:Show HN: The future of dating: no swipes, no online chats
on Saturday March 23, 2019 @12:53PM (#19471212)
Top notch idea. Can't count the number of articles I've read that suggest swiping apps are driving feelings of isolation and disconnection rather than creating healthy connections. Your feature set may solve some of those problems.
Getting users will be your biggest challenge. Rather than make your app available everywhere, I'd go to college towns and partner with the best bars and clubs for singles. Start small and be exclusive. Use the in-app check-ins to reward users with exclusive drink specials. If you seed your app with the right crowd, I can see bars paying you to make their location a "singlespot hub." $20 per month gets a bar owner access to customer acquisition tools.
Build a feature that allows users to see who's checked in before they get there. Pay $1 a month to see who's there before you commit.
Improve the experience of the on-boarding process to make the user feel like they are gaining access to something new and unique...an app that has the ability to completely change their dating life. Tell the story of what your app can do for this user.
So many ideas! Great start by the Singlespot team!