Sohail Hussain

I built SmartSpreadsheets to solve a problem I kept encountering: businesses were paying for 15+ SaaS subscriptions when most of their tasks could be automated directly in Google Sheets.

The core is a collection of 15 Google Apps Script tools that add functionality to Google Sheets without requiring users to leave the familiar spreadsheet environment. Each tool is a standalone add-on focused on a specific workflow:

• Content generation (OpenAI/Claude/Gemini integration)

The best lesson I ve learned through my Product Hunt journey is that . I ve had launches where everything felt perfectly aligned , , but they didn t gain traction simply because I didn t prioritize building pre-launch momentum or engaging the community beforehand. On the flip side, I ve also seen products unexpectedly take off when the community genuinely resonated with their story, even if the prep wasn t perfect. Another valuable takeaway? ; . I ve relaunched products after initial setbacks, refined based on feedback, and ended up with surprising success. The journey taught me to listen, adapt, and never take even the smallest wins for granted. What s been your key takeaway?

You're a seasoned marketer with a knack for exploring innovative strategies to boost business growth. With years of experience under your belt, you've witnessed the evolution of marketing tactics and understand the importance of staying ahead of the curve. You're curious, analytical, and always eager to challenge conventional wisdom to drive results. By your experience, is cold emailing still effective?