Desk Wisdom
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Desk Wisdom
Never forget the wisdom from the next door work desk
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Problem
Users often forget clever quotes, jokes, or wisdom shared by coworkers and struggle to organize them systematically. The old solution relies on manual memory or scattered notes, leading to lost insights and missed opportunities to reuse impactful content.
Solution
A platform where users can collect, categorize, and vote on workplace-related quotes, jokes, and insights. Example: Save a coworker’s witty comeback during a meeting and share it with others for voting.
Customers
Office workers, corporate teams, and remote professionals who value humor, wisdom, and effective communication in workplace culture.
Unique Features
Focus on crowdsourced workplace-specific content curation with voting mechanisms to highlight the most valuable contributions.
User Comments
Helps preserve team inside jokes
Useful for onboarding new employees
Simplifies sharing memorable quotes
Encourages a positive work culture
Needs better search features
Traction
Launched 2 months ago; 1.2K upvotes on Product Hunt. Founder has 860 followers on LinkedIn. No disclosed revenue or user numbers.
Market Size
The global workplace collaboration software market was valued at $15.1 billion in 2022 (Statista, 2023).
Your Pro Next Door
You only pay for success — that’s the POD way
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Problem
Users struggle to find reliable local professionals quickly due to outdated directories or apps lacking real-time availability tracking, leading to delays, trust issues, and inconsistent service quality.
Solution
A real-time geolocation-based platform where users can instantly connect with verified local professionals for on-demand jobs. Example: Request a plumber via the app and see nearby pros with availability, ratings, and pricing.
Customers
Homeowners, renters, small business owners, and individuals needing urgent services (e.g., repairs, cleaning) in urban/suburban areas.
Unique Features
POD (Pay for Success) model ensures users only pay upon job completion, coupled with real-time pro matching via geolocation and instant booking.
User Comments
Saves time finding pros
Trustworthy ratings system
No upfront costs
Responsive customer support
Wide range of services
Traction
Launched 6 months ago, 50k+ registered users, 10k+ active professionals, $120k MRR (as per Product Hunt data).
Market Size
The global on-demand home services market is projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2027 (Statista, 2023).
Gminder: Never forget
Where & when it counts
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Problem
Users rely on time-based reminders which may not trigger when they are at the relevant location, leading to missed reminders if not at the location or ineffective time-only alerts.
Solution
A mobile app enabling users to set location-based reminders using geofencing technology, ensuring alerts trigger precisely when arriving at or leaving specified locations (e.g., reminding to buy milk when near a grocery store).
Customers
Busy professionals, frequent travelers, and individuals with ADHD or memory challenges who need context-aware task management.
Alternatives
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Unique Features
Combines time and location triggers with geofencing, allowing reminders to activate only when users are physically present at specified places.
User Comments
Solves forgetfulness at critical locations
Intuitive setup for geofenced alerts
Reliable notifications without delays
Reduces anxiety about missing tasks
Seamless integration with daily routines
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt in 2023, exact revenue/user metrics undisclosed. Founder @gminderapp has 120+ followers on X (as of July 2024).
Market Size
The global productivity apps market was valued at $47.69 billion in 2023 (Statista), with location-based services being a key growth driver.
Billreminder never forget to pay a bill
Never forget to pay a bill again with our auto notifications
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Problem
Users struggle to track multiple bill due dates, leading to missed payments, late fees, and disorganization.
Solution
Web-based application that helps users track all their bills in one place and provides automatic reminders for payment deadlines.
Effortlessly track all your bills in one place and receive automatic reminders when payments are due.
Customers
Individuals who have multiple bills to manage, professionals with busy schedules, and anyone looking to stay on top of their finances.
People looking for a stress-free way to organize and manage their bill payments.
Unique Features
Automatic bill tracking and reminders, centralized bill management, customization of notification settings, user-friendly interface.
Automatic reminders when payments are due, centralized bill tracking in one place.
User Comments
Helped me stay organized with my bills!
Love the automatic reminders, saves me time and stress.
Simple and effective tool for managing bills.
Great for busy professionals who tend to forget due dates.
Highly recommend for anyone who wants to avoid late fees.
Traction
Over 10,000 users signed up within the first month of launch.
Positive reviews and ratings on ProductHunt.
Continuous growth in user base.
10,000 users signed up in the first month of launch.
Market Size
The market for bill reminder and finance management tools is promising, with a potential value in the billions due to the widespread need for such solutions among individuals and professionals.
The market for bill reminder and finance management tools is promising, with a potential value in the billions.
BReminder — Never forget birthdays again
Smart reminders, gift ideas, and celebration tools
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Problem
Users manually track birthdays using calendars or sticky notes, which often leads to forgetting important dates and last-minute stress in finding gifts or sending wishes.
Solution
A cross-platform app where users can track birthdays, set automated reminders, receive gift suggestions, and send wishes seamlessly. Examples: syncing contacts, curated gift lists, and reminder alerts.
Customers
Busy professionals, caregivers, and social media users who manage multiple personal relationships and prioritize timely communication.
Unique Features
Combines birthday tracking with AI-curated gift ideas and in-app wish-sending tools, integrated across platforms (iOS, Android, web).
User Comments
Saves time organizing birthdays
Automated reminders reduce missed dates
Gift suggestions are practical
Easy sync with contacts
Cross-platform convenience
Traction
Launched 6 months ago, 50k+ downloads, $15k MRR, featured on ProductHunt (top 5 of the day).
Market Size
The global reminder app market is projected to reach $3.8 billion by 2025, with the gifting industry valued at $630 billion in 2023 (Statista).
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
Alternatives
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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.
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.
Work Place Reminder
Alerts you in your work place.
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Problem
Users working long hours in front of screens often skip meals, forget to drink water, and lose track of time due to reliance on manual reminders or memory.
Solution
A desktop/mobile app that sends automated reminders for hydration, meal breaks, and work-hour limits, integrating with workplace routines to promote health.
Customers
Office workers and remote employees who spend extended periods at computers and prioritize health but struggle with consistent self-care.
Alternatives
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Unique Features
Focuses on holistic health (hydration, nutrition, time management) rather than productivity alone, with customizable reminders tied to work habits.
User Comments
Helps maintain consistent hydration
Reduces burnout from overwork
Simple but effective interface
Improves work-life balance
Customizable reminders feel natural
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 500+ upvotes; details like revenue/user counts not publicly disclosed
Market Size
The global corporate wellness market is projected to reach $63.7 billion by 2026 (Grand View Research, 2023).