Not Awkward
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Not Awkward
Overcome social anxiety at work
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Problem
Users struggle with initiating and maintaining conversations in professional, academic, or dating contexts, leading to social anxiety and awkward interactions. The old solution involves relying on generic advice or trial-and-error methods, which lack personalized, context-specific guidance.
Solution
A mobile/web-based tool that provides real-time conversational support and AI-driven tips to help users navigate social interactions. Examples: users receive prompts for small talk at work, dating advice, or conflict resolution phrases.
Customers
Professionals in corporate or remote settings, students in academic environments, and individuals navigating dating apps. Behavioral traits include social hesitancy, desire for career/dating success, and preference for structured communication aids.
Unique Features
Context-aware suggestions for work/school/dating scenarios, instant confidence-boosting scripts, and scenario-based training modules.
User Comments
Reduces overthinking during meetings
Helpful for networking events
Improved dating app openers
Easy to use during stressful moments
Feels like a confidence coach in your pocket
Traction
Launched 1 month ago, 1.2K+ Product Hunt upvotes, 12K+ website visits/month (SimilarWeb data), founder has 2.3K LinkedIn followers
Market Size
The global mental health apps market was valued at $4.4 billion in 2021 (Grand View Research), with workplace wellness solutions growing at 13.4% CAGR through 2030.
When They Work
Quick check that they are working?
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Problem
Users need to determine if a specific country or city is within working hours given their own time zone.
Using existing methods such as manually comparing time zones can be cumbersome and error-prone.
manually comparing time zones
Solution
A tool
allows users to quickly check whether the specified country or city is in working hours
check whether the specified country or city is in working hours
Customers
Remote workers, freelancers, global business professionals
who frequently interact with international clients or colleagues
demographics include people aged 25-45, typically tech-savvy and working in industries that require international coordination
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Unique Features
Automatically calculates and annotates commute time in all other time zones based on the user's current time zone.
User Comments
The tool is extremely convenient and easy to use.
Saves time by eliminating the need for manual time zone calculations.
Useful for setting up meetings across different time zones.
Some users wish it had more integration with calendar applications.
A few users experienced discrepancies in time computation.
Traction
Listed on ProductHunt
Received positive feedback from initial users
Specific metrics such as number of users or MRR not provided
Market Size
The global time zone conversion software market is substantial, with the need for remote work and global coordination; remote working tools market observed significant growth with $7 billion in 2023.
Awesome Social
Social media scheduling + social inbox + Hey.bio
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Problem
Social media management can be time-consuming and inefficient without the right tools, involving tasks like content scheduling, engaging with followers, and tracking performance across multiple platforms. The main drawbacks are the lack of unified tools to streamline scheduling, engagement, and analytics across different social networks.
Solution
Awesome Social is a dashboard that combines social media scheduling, a social inbox, and Hey.bio integration. Users can plan, visualize, and manage their social media content across various platforms from start to finish. The tool enables users to curate rich, high-quality content to increase their social media audience. The core features include the ability to schedule posts, manage social interactions, and enrich social media profiles with Hey.bio integration.
Customers
Social media managers, digital marketers, and content creators who are looking to streamline their social media strategy, engage more effectively with their audience, and analyze their social media performance across multiple platforms.
User Comments
Users appreciate the all-in-one approach to social media management.
Positive feedback on the user-friendly interface.
Users find the ability to schedule posts across different platforms very time-saving.
Hey.bio integration is mentioned as a significant value-add.
Some users request more detailed analytics and insights.
Navigate Anxiety
AI support for anxiety, anytime you need it
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Problem
Users dealing with social anxiety often rely on traditional therapy or delayed human support, facing long waitlists, limited availability outside standard hours, and fear of judgment.
Solution
An AI-powered mental health companion accessible via mobile/web app, offering 24/7 immediate, judgment-free support through conversations trained by therapists and anxiety sufferers (e.g., coping strategies, calming exercises).
Customers
Individuals with social anxiety, particularly young adults (18-35), students, remote workers, and professionals in high-stress environments who need discreet, real-time emotional support.
Unique Features
Therapy-approved AI model co-trained by therapists and anxiety sufferers, contextual conversation memory, and anonymized usage to reduce stigma.
User Comments
Provides instant relief during panic attacks
Feels like talking to a non-judgmental friend
Helpful between therapy sessions
Convenient midnight support option
Reduces isolation through constant availability
Traction
Launched June 2023, 1,200+ Product Hunt upvotes, featured in 8 mental health newsletters, 15,000+ active users (per SimilarWeb data), founder @anxietyai has 4.3K Twitter followers.
Market Size
The global AI mental health market is projected to reach $10.5 billion by 2030 (CAGR 29.1%), with 1 in 5 adults experiencing mental illness annually (NAMI).
Problem
Companies struggle to connect and hire top-quality software developers and designers remotely and on-demand, which can result in extended hiring processes and suboptimal team compositions.
Solution
Works is a Web3 work platform and talent network leveraging AI to match companies with highly skilled software developers and designers for remote and on-demand engagements.
Customers
Tech companies and startups seeking top-tier software developers and designers for remote and flexible working arrangements.
User Comments
Not enough data available to summarize user comments.
Market Size
Data on the specific market size for AI-driven Web3 work platforms is not readily available.
Work from where
Most powerful dashboard for sharing team work locations
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Problem
Teams struggle to share their working locations effectively, leading to a lack of transparency, connection, and engagement.
Teams lack transparency, connection, and engagement due to the inefficiency in sharing working locations.
Solution
Dashboard tool for sharing team work locations
Users can share their working locations easily, enhancing transparency, boosting connection, and fostering engagement.
Customers
Remote teams, hybrid teams, team leads, project managers
Team leads, project managers from remote and hybrid teams.
Unique Features
Enhanced transparency through shared working location updates
Boosted connection and engagement for remote and hybrid teams
User Comments
Easy and effective way to stay connected with team members
Great tool for hybrid teams looking to improve collaboration
Traction
Launched recently with positive user feedback
Growing user base, expanding feature set
Market Size
Global remote work technology market was valued at approximately $71.83 billion in 2020.
Don't Work
10-part series exploring: what happens when you don’t work?
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Problem
Lack of understanding and exploration of personal identity beyond work
Solution
An exploration series challenging the concept of personal identity tied to work through a 10-part series, 'Don't Work', by a recovering startup executive.
Customers
Professionals seeking to redefine their identity and purpose beyond work responsibilities
Unique Features
The series provides a unique narrative that challenges the traditional narrative of work defining one's identity.
Market Size
Market size cannot be determined as it is a content-based series and not a product with a direct revenue model.
Engagi - Grow your social with AI
AI powered social media engagement plugin
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Problem
Users struggle to manually write engaging comments and replies on social media, leading to slower growth and lower interaction rates due to time consumption and lack of creativity.
Solution
A browser plugin that uses AI to generate context-aware comments and replies in real time. Users can automatically create personalized responses across platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram (e.g., witty replies, supportive feedback).
Customers
Social media managers, influencers, content creators, and marketers aiming to boost engagement rates and grow their online presence through consistent, high-quality interactions.
Unique Features
Seamless integration with all social media platforms via browser plugin, context-aware AI suggestions that adapt to post content/tone, and one-click reply generation without switching apps.
User Comments
Improved engagement metrics post-installation
Saves time on crafting replies
Easy to use across multiple platforms
AI responses feel natural and relevant
Helped grow follower count faster
Traction
Launched 3 months ago, 1.2k+ active users, 4.6/5 rating from 84 Product Hunt reviews, founder has 2.3k followers on X.
Market Size
The global AI in social media management market is projected to reach $23 billion by 2028 (Grand View Research, 2023), driven by demand for automated engagement solutions.
Anxiety Breaker
Overcome anxiety by talking to our chatbot
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Problem
Users experiencing anxiety rely on traditional methods like therapy or self-help resources, which lack real-time accessibility and require high time/cost commitments.
Solution
An AI chatbot that provides real-time CBT-based anxiety management through conversational support, 3-minute lessons, and guided breathing exercises. Example: Users interact via text to receive immediate coping strategies.
Customers
Young adults aged 18-35 experiencing mild-to-moderate anxiety, particularly students and professionals seeking discreet, on-demand mental health support.
Unique Features
Combines real-time chat with structured CBT modules and breathing exercises in 3-minute micro-sessions for immediate relief.
User Comments
Helpful during panic attacks
Easy to use discreetly
CBT lessons feel practical
Breathing exercises calm quickly
Wish it had voice features
Traction
Launched on Product Hunt in 2024 with 500+ upvotes. No public revenue/user metrics yet.
Market Size
Global mental health apps market valued at $5.2 billion in 2022 (Grand View Research).
Daredash - Daily Social Dares
Daily Dares. Real Reactions.
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Problem
Users struggle to overcome social anxiety through traditional self-help methods or therapy apps, leading to inconsistent progress and lack of peer engagement.
Solution
A social challenge app where users complete daily dares (e.g., 'compliment a stranger') and share reactions with friends, combining structured tasks with peer accountability to reduce anxiety.
Customers
Young adults (18-30), socially active but anxiety-prone individuals, and digital communities seeking interactive self-improvement tools.
Unique Features
Gamified dares with real-time peer reactions, mimicking BeReal's spontaneity but focused on social growth rather than casual sharing.
User Comments
Makes facing fears fun
Friends' reactions motivate consistency
Dares feel achievable
Reduces isolation
UI is intuitive
Traction
Launched on Product Hunt with 500+ upvotes; founder's X (Twitter) followers: 1.2k; unclear revenue/user metrics from provided data.
Market Size
The global mental health apps market was valued at $5.2 billion in 2022, growing at 15% CAGR (Grand View Research).