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After burning through $3M and building 5+ failed products, we finally found our way

Three years ago, our team raised $3M and embarked on an ambitious journey to build the next big thing. We tried everything - collaboration tools, productivity apps, video conferencing solutions, AI-powered screenshot management... you name it. We built over 5 different products and countless prototypes.

Each time, we faced the same challenges:

  • Months spent on basic infrastructure
  • Weeks wasted on UI/UX iterations
  • Endless cycles of developer-designer coordination
  • By the time we launched, the market had moved on

The turning point came when we realized: what if we could dramatically reduce the time from idea to working product? What if anyone could describe their app idea and get a production-ready solution in minutes?
That's how Trickle was born - a natural language → full-stack app compiler. You describe your app in natural language, we generate everything from database schema to responsive UI.

Some real examples from our beta users:

  • A solo founder built and launched an AI writing assistant in 45 minutes
  • A marketing team created their campaign landing pages with full analytics in under 30 minutes
  • A startup founder prototyped 5 different versions of their MVP in one afternoon

We're currently in beta with 1000+ builders who've launched 3000+ apps/websites. We'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback!

Try it out:
https://www.trickle.so

on December 19, 2024
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    Very cool. How did you get the 1000 builders? Also, how does the app work at a high level?

    1. 3

      I would like to know this too

    2. 1

      launch on Product Hunt

  2. 0

    Thanks for all the valuable webdev advice! EchoAPI has been a game-changer for me, enabling me to debug APIs quickly and stay focused on building smooth user experiences.

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