I built startups since 2016 and realized it only now
Now, I finally get that Product / Founder Fit matters.
Everyone talks about Product / Market Fit, but PFF is just as important that the PMF.
Back in August, I chose to make an AI chatbot tool (custom ChatGPT for websites). It’s very crowded market. There are many tools like this out there. And I've been thinking about making one for a while. But I always put it off because there were so many other big companies doing it.
So, I made a faith leap and built it.
A close friend of mine, who's done really well with his own businesses, told me it might not be a good idea.
But I kept on building because I really liked this kind of tool and believed I could make a difference. I chose to make my chat tool just for a specific niche - SaaS. And I added some special features too.
Yesterday, I made Craftman public and launched it on Product Hunt. Right now, we're in the #3 spot on PH! A lot of people are trying it out and giving feedback.
My friend saw the product and messaged me. He said maybe he was wrong and that I should forget his earlier advice about “red ocean”.
I know it's not a big win yet. But I'm happy to see people liking and using my tool.
I think I can really make this AI chatbot tool work.
Why? Because I found Product / Founder Fit.
I never felt this way about my other startups, even the one I sold. And I didn't care about them as much. And I don’t afraid of competition now. Really!
So, my main message to my younger self: build something you love in an area where people want to spend money.
PFF matters!
P.S. If you are in Product Hunt, I’d love to know your feedback on Craftman.