What I've learned after 24hrs from my first launch of my life.

Valuable lessons in:
 
- perseverance,
- strategic planning, 
- embracing failure, 

and... the sheer joy of achieving dreams 🤞🏼

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#buildinpublic

I launched on @ProductHunt on August 25th, Sunday. 9am GMT+2

I chose this cos I thought there was less competition and I could reach a higher ranking.

It didn't happen. I had 33 upvotes, not enough to claim the #1 product of the day.

Never mind, I was prepared for this result.

I promoted it on @X and, scared about the result, I decided to promote this post.

I spent €50.00 for 24 hrs to boost engagement and chose the USA as a target country.

Not very satisfied with the results.

https://x.com/FedericoFanini0/status/1827603323589161288

BUT ... something crazy happened 👀

https://x.com/Unfeatured_/status/1827878321893286373

I posted on @Reddit and it went viral!

Never expected 17k views 🥳

Actually, I shipped 4 Reddit posts:

1st - 17k views, the viral one  
2nd - 3.4k views
3rd - 2.7k views
4th - 1.1k views

PS: You'll find all the post links in the Astroport Discord Server (link below)

I got tons of traffic 🔥

1,500+ visitors in just a few hours! 🚀

Breaking records and smashing goals — this surge is incredible!

@vercel free plan definitely broken 😂

Over 180+ users joined us in this journey. Thanks mates 🙏🏼

Sharing incredible feedback about our design, usability, and overall experience, helping me to refine and enhance astroport.it to better meet their needs and exceed their expectations.

22 masterminds joined our Discord server to build a collaborative community focused on creativity, and mutual growth.

Here you can join astroport.it/discord

EXTRA:

Some users said that the website is too slow. 

Mr. @vercel says 100. Idk how to fix their problems. Any ideas?


What I've learned from my first launch

Don’t get off the ride has been my mindset for 3 years now.

Some days left until the end of 2024. It's time for a yearly recap. Not because someone cares about me, but because I want to stay accountable and maybe one day I can say, “I’ve done it!”

Let’s break down this year. I’m building a MedTech startup to fight AMR using technology. We started almost 3 years ago, very challenging. Italy is our market. Bureaucracy is our best friend, and public healthcare is our enemy. We have fought, and we are fighting to succeed.

It’s a data-driven system, so we don’t have any alternative but to work with data. How do we get data? Obtain approval from the IT government department to use it nationwide. How?

Talking with every region and trying to give them a tool to help people, reduce antibiotic waste, and improve healthcare quality.

It’s software, yes. We also use hardware, of course. Medical devices connected with IoT gateways to push data into our HQ.

About a year ago, we faced another challenge. We needed more developers. I have a master's degree in corporate finance so, at least, I could only try not to fail overnight. We had another impossibility: a few euros in our bank account to afford a team of 20 crazy developers.

One night, thinking about it, I said, “I want to learn how to code.” I did it. I started working on tiny projects to improve my coding skills. I coded every day, every night, and I did everything myself. Now, I can say I’m also a quite good programmer.

I added a price tag to my tiny creations but nobody ever bought them. I want to open source some stuff I coded that helped me learn how to code. I’ll do it on my GitHub.

During these days, I faced another challenge. Why not create a sort of build space where people can craft tiny solutions to turn impossibilities into possibilities? I started iterating on it and bought the domain https://bsky.uno on Saturday night.

This may not be the next YC, I know. But I’m trying to build a network of founders (normal ppl who haven’t created unicorns yet) who can shape solutions for real problems that other people face.

Like you, sitting there reading this post, I’m also trying to turn an idea/vision (call it whatever you want) into reality.

2025 prospective? Succeed with the elephant in the room (MedTech startup) and trying to find the right angle to make a good community for building things together, starting from scratch and crafting solutions for real-world needs. Ambitious? Yes.

But, I’m 25, I have a girlfriend, I’ve good friends, 1 startup to bootstrap, and another to work with the government.

This “job” (entrepreneur/startupper/founder, whatever) is a rollercoaster. I hope I have my seat belts fastened properly. Wish me luck.

You can read the unrolled version of this thread here: https://typefully.com/FedericoFan/ba2hhoN

Don't get off the ride has been my mindset for 3y now

🏗️ We made it after 2 years of work, liters of blood, & sleepless nights! 

💊 I proudly introduce S.N.A.K.E. - the ultimate doctor’s tool to manage infections and therapies while fighting antibiotic resistance. 

🧵 Let me take you back to the beginning 

#healthtech #AMR #startup  

We started with a simple idea: build a tool that helps healthcare professionals fight Antimicrobial Resistance. 

Superbugs were looming on the horizon, and we couldn’t stand still. We had to act. 

The goal: create a tool that helps manage therapies, monitor infections, and keep antibiotics effective for the long haul. 

Simple, right? 

💡 But making that vision a reality took everything we had

The last 2 years were a whirlwind. 

Countless late nights, challenges, and almost-broken spirits. 

It wasn’t just a tool anymore; it became a mission. Each roadblock only pushed us to create something better.

There were many iterations of S.N.A.K.E., working with doctors, hospitals, and endless feedback loops. 

We wanted perfection — every interface, feature, and data point had to be just right. 🎯

The testing phase was intense. 

Imagine rooms full of lancets, blood vials, and medical equipment. 

We tested until we were certain that S.N.A.K.E.’s data would be both accurate and invaluable. 

At times, it felt like we were bleeding for this tool. 🩸

Behind the simple interface lies a robust ecosystem. 

We integrated @nextjs, making S.N.A.K.E. fast, secure, and scalable. 

We wanted real-time insights that are easy to access, even for busy doctors on the go. ⚡️

S.N.A.K.E. isn’t just about data; it’s about insights. 

- How is the patient’s condition evolving? 
- Is their antibiotic therapy still working? 
- What alternatives exist if resistance becomes an issue? 

These questions drive our vision. 🔍

Today, I sit surrounded by test kits, blood vials, and the remnants of 2 years of hard work. 

But seeing S.N.A.K.E. in action makes every drop of blood worth it. 🩸

This is more than a tool; it’s a promise to doctors and patients. 

A promise to fight antibiotic resistance and ensure every infection gets the right treatment — protecting the effectiveness of antibiotics for future generations. 🛡️

But this is just the beginning. S.N.A.K.E. will continue to evolve, with ongoing feedback, updates, and further AI integration. 

We’re ready for what’s next! 🚀 this is just the start - v0.1.0

🔗 Full article here: https://open.substack.com/pub/federicofan/p/we-made-it-after-2-years-of-liters?r=3ir802&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Finger crossed 🤞🏼

Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance

But this is just the beginning. S.N.A.K.E. will continue to evolve, with ongoing feedback, updates, and further AI integration. 

We’re ready for what’s next! 🚀 this is just the start - v0.1.0

🔗 Full article here: 

Finger crossed 🤞🏼

There was no Windows 9. 

In the code language, it looks for "Windows 9*" and web dev filters out Windows 95 and 98. So they went from 8 to 10 for this reason.

There was no iPhone 9. Who knows why?

Let me know in the comments 👇🏼

The healthcare industry is undergoing a massive transformation

Here’s how technology is reshaping the future of healthcare and what it means for you. 

[🧵] thread:

#HealthTech #FutureOfHealthcare

1/ Today’s healthcare is more tech-driven than ever. 

Innovations like telemedicine and wearable health tech are making healthcare more accessible and data-driven. 

#DigitalHealth

2/ AI is revolutionizing diagnostics, predicting patient outcomes, and streamlining administrative tasks. 

Imagine more accurate diagnoses and personalized care plans. 

#AIHealth

3/ Big data is providing better disease management and population health insights. 

We can now predict health trends and tailor interventions more effectively. 

#BigData

4/ Personalized medicine is the future. 

Treatments tailored to your genetic profile mean more effective and targeted therapies, improving patient outcomes. 

#PersonalizedMedicine

5/ Patients are more empowered than ever. 

Digital health records give you comprehensive, easily accessible information to make informed decisions about your health. 

#PatientEmpowerment

6/ The focus is shifting to preventive care and wellness, aiming to reduce chronic diseases and improve overall health. 

Prevention is better than cure. 

#PreventiveCare

7/ As tech evolves, expect a more connected, efficient, and patient-centric healthcare system, leading to better health outcomes and quality of life for everyone. 

#HealthTech #FutureOfHealthcare

The Healthcare industry is undergoing a massive transformation

Sam Altman said something 10 months ago that’s still on my mind: 

“I feel so bad about the advice I gave while running YC.” 

OpenAI, Airbnb, and more would’ve failed if they followed that advice. 

Here’s how startup advice is killing founder ambition:

Most Silicon Valley startup advice is written by investors who prioritize reducing risk. 

As a result, founders are forced to think small.

But if you want to build something that will change the world, you have to be willing to take bigger risks. 

There's no "proven formula" that will turn every startup idea into a success.

In fact, many examples exist of companies becoming insanely successful by rejecting conventional startup advice. 

Even Sam Altman didn’t follow the playbook preached by YC:

Here's the classic Silicon Valley startup advice: 

• Do things that don’t scale 
​​• Raise very little capital upfront 
• Find product-market fit in a small niche 

But every startup is different.

Let’s take OpenAI as an example: 

They raised $1 billion before they even had a product. 

And for a long time, they had no idea how they would make a single dollar:

The problem with advice from “experts” & famous entrepreneurs is it's extrapolated from limited experience, and founders treat it as gospel without questioning the source. 

Even good advice can be bad when it constrains your thinking. 
So, take most advice with a grain of salt.

It’s tempting to listen to what other people have to say. 

Especially when you’re receiving it from someone successful. But if there was a recyclable playbook to get to unicorn status. 

Anyone could be the next Facebook, Airbnb, or Slack.

If you’re a founder looking to disrupt an entire industry, You won’t find success by thinking small or copying someone else’s path. 

• Airbnb began as a solution for conference attendees. 
• Netflix only became a streaming company after 9 years. 
• Amazon first sold books.

Now, they’re all billion or trillion-dollar companies. 

There’s no secret formula to get to this level of success. 

It’s all about ignoring the noise, thinking big, and believing you can do it.

If you want to swing big and create something truly novel, you have to block out a lot of the conventional advice. 

You increase the chances of striking out...

But you also increase your chances of building something truly unique. 

So, follow whatever advice you want – just make sure you're not killing your ambition or thinking too small. 

Build what you really want.


The High Stakes of Startup Advice

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What about bitrot, you say? It takes ongoing maintenance to keep software working, doesn't it?

Bits don't actually rot - that's kinda the point of bits.

Bitrot happens due to progress. This is what I mean

Why we can't have nice software: 

- Software generates wealth rapidly due to its powerful capabilities.
- Once created, software operates with minimal maintenance and energy consumption.
- The challenge arises in controlling the distribution of wealth generated by software.