I donated my iPhone 8 a few years ago and it’s still going strong, at least from what I heard last time earlier this year. Honestly impressive how long these older iPhones keep up, both in performance and battery life (still original battery)
18+ years of experience delivering robust, user-friendly apps across web and mobile. Recently built and launched several AI-based tools and a .NET MAUI app. I lead teams, ship fast, and write clean code. Let’s build something great together.
A firsthand account of how an offhand comment from a Startup Event judge sparked reflection, tension, and ultimately, transformation. This story blends the raw reality of building a startup under pressure with the unexpected challenges of navigating bias, leadership, and resilience.
I recently coined the term Vibe Marketing to describe a fast, fun, and surprisingly effective way of promoting side projects by building in sync with trending topics. Instead of writing long content or doing traditional marketing, I built a real-time SpaceX Starship IFT-9 countdown page in under 10 minutes — using AI tools, rapid deployment, and a little timing.
It got 500+ visitors in just a few days.
No ads. No SEO hacks. Just riding the wave of relevance.
Let's be clear: Amazon isn't doing this out of the goodness of their heart or to "provide customers the most convenient experience possible." They're grudgingly complying with a court order while Apple appeals. That spokesperson's PR spin is laughable.
The fact that it took LEGAL ACTION to get basic functionality that existed on Kindle e-readers from day one speaks volumes about how these tech giants operate. They'll happily degrade user experience to avoid paying each other's extortionate fees while pretending it's about "ecosystem integrity" or some other corporate doublespeak.
And let's not forget Apple's brilliant solution to the court ruling - a slightly smaller 27% tax instead of 30%! How generous! This whole situation perfectly illustrates the duopoly stranglehold that's been choking app developers for years.
The most telling part? Amazon "probably isn't going to change its mind about avoiding Apple's 30 percent cut." So even with the court ruling, we're still stuck with a half-measure solution because two trillion-dollar companies can't figure out how to play nice without extracting maximum profit at users' expense.
Wake me up when either of these companies actually puts user experience ahead of their bottom line.
This is classic OpenAI - acquiring competitors rather than innovating internally. They're desperately trying to keep up with competition from Anthropic and Microsoft's GitHub, but throwing money at the problem is hardly a creative solution.
What's especially rich is the timing - right after OpenAI backpedaled on their restructuring plans due to "public pushback" (read: Sam Altman making yet another governance blunder). Now they're dumping billions into a tool that's essentially the same thing everyone else is building.
Sneos.com | Founder | REMOTE | I help compare outputs from multiple AI chatbots
At https://Sneos.com, I've built a platform that allows users to write once and compare outputs from multiple AI models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini side-by-side. This helps users understand the unique strengths and perspectives of different AI systems without the hassle of copying/pasting between services.
Current Needs:
Growth Hacker (part-time/contract): Looking for a creative, data-driven growth specialist to help me scale the user base and optimize conversion from free to premium tiers. You should have experience growing B2C SaaS products and be comfortable implementing and analyzing marketing experiments quickly.
iOS/Android Developer (part-time/contract): While not an immediate priority, I'm interested in creating mobile versions of my web app. As the premium user base grows, I'd allocate more resources to mobile development. I'm open to sponsoring an open-source implementation initially, with potential for a more formal arrangement as user numbers increase.
Tech Stack:
Flexible (Objective C, Swift, Java, .NET, etc.)
What I Offer:
Flexible remote work
Opportunity to shape a product in the rapidly evolving AI space
Competitive compensation aligned with company growth
If you're excited about making AI tools more accessible and effective for everyday users, please reach out with your relevant experience and a brief note on why you're interested in working with Sneos.
We're building an AI-powered content engagement tool.
I am looking for a Growth Hacking Lead to drive user acquisition and retention. The ideal candidate has experience scaling B2B SaaS products, with a strong understanding of digital marketing, SEO, and conversion optimization. You'll work directly with the founders to develop and execute growth strategies.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience in growth marketing for SaaS products
- Data-driven approach with experience in A/B testing and analytics
- Experience with paid acquisition channels (Google, LinkedIn, etc.)
- Strong understanding of SaaS metrics and growth levers
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently
Email: sneos@victorantos.com with the subject "Growth Hacking Lead - [Your Name]"
MobilKaffee is a premium mobile coffee catering service in Zurich. We bring high-quality, barista-made coffee to corporate events, weddings, and private functions across Switzerland. Our custom-built coffee carts and passionate baristas create memorable experiences.
We're seeking a motivated Sales Representative to join our team in Zurich. You'll be responsible for developing new business relationships, managing existing clients, and representing MobilKaffee at networking events.
Requirements:
- Fluent in German and English
- 2+ years of sales experience, preferably in hospitality or events
- Strong networking skills and ability to build relationships
- Knowledge of the Swiss corporate and events landscape
- Driver's license and willingness to travel within Switzerland
Email: mobilkaffee@victorantos.com with the subject "Sales Representative - [Your Name]"
Early-stage founder seeking creative growth/marketing talent for two MVPs:
https://Sneos.com - AI prompt comparison platform allowing simultaneous queries across major AI models (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) for easy result comparison
https://Probotly.com - AI-generated text detection platform helping content creators, educators, and businesses identify AI-written content
Looking for T-shaped individuals who can:
Drive customer acquisition through unconventional channels
Handle content marketing and social media strategy
Contribute to product development and UX
Identify and execute growth opportunities
Ideal candidates:
Proven track record in B2B/SaaS growth
Experience with zero-to-one marketing
Technical background a plus
Self-driven and results-oriented
Note: Please include a brief description of your most successful growth campaign in your application.
