Introducing Ambassadors: For Makers, By Makers
When I first launched on Product Hunt, I had no idea what to expect. I wasn’t sure anyone would notice our little startup, and honestly, I felt intimidated. Everyone seemed so established, and I didn’t know where I fit in.
But then something incredible happened. A kind comment from @aaronoleary. Encouragement from the PH community. Support from the Product Hunt team when we ran into issues. A hunt from @benln. A thoughtful reply from @rajiv_ayyangar himself.
That first launch became Product of the Day.
We were later nominated for Product of the Year.
In 2023, I was named Community Member of the Year.
And now in 2025, I’ve been invited to serve as a Product Hunt Ambassador!
It’s a small group of Makers who get it – and are here to give back.
We’re here to help you feel less alone. To cheer you on. To answer questions, review launch plans, or just give honest feedback. Each of us brings our own perspective, experience, and passion for what the Product Hunt community stands for.
👋 I’m one of the Ambassadors right now, but you can identify other Ambassadors by the Ambassador badge on their profile. @chrismessina, @fmerian, and @busmark_w_nika are some others, who are willing to help. If you ever need support or just want to talk through your launch, we’d love to hear from you!
✨Want to become an Ambassador?
We’re looking to grow! If you’re an active community member and love supporting others on their Product Hunt journey, fill out this interest form – we’ll be expanding the program soon.
You can also learn more about the program here: producthunt.com/ambassadors
Any other questions? Reach out to the Product hunt team over the chat option in the lower right corner, or email them at hello@producthunt.com.
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Product Hunt
Glad to have you aboard, @elly_sp! Such an awesome journey with Product Hunt and goes to show that when push comes to shove....makers need to just LAUNCH!
@gabe Appreciate the kind words! Couldn’t have done it without the Product Hunt community 🧡
Launch, and keep launching. Product Hunt pays off in the long term.
@fmerian Love this mindset. It really does add up over time!
I am looking forward to how this community will grow even more! :) TBH, the Product Hunt ambassador program was a huge surprise to me! :)
@busmark_w_nika Wow, Nika! I’m always inspired by everything you do. I really appreciate your kind words!
@elly_sp We are together in it! :)
@chrismessina Wow, we can add GIFs on PH, I am going to try them :D
Jupitrr AI
Congrats Elly! So glad to see you becoming the ambassador. You deserve it buddy!
@lakshya_singh Thank you! It means so much that you always celebrate my happy days. Knowing you here has been such a special part of the journey!
PopPop AI Vocal Remover
@lakshya_singh Hi Lakshya, my launch of SurFast Video Downloader is live. Can you check it and share your thoughts? Thank you.
Jupitrr AI
@charlenechen_123 Sure. Just checked it out and supported
Product Hunt
Woo hoo! I'm so glad we've got this program off the ground and so excited for it to grow!
@ben_griese I know how much effort this took. Let’s grow something great together.
That's very cool! I am glad the ambassador program is back on PH. Thanks for sharing the update, @elly_sp :)
A week ago, @busmark_w_nika invited me to fill the form, that's when I found about it.
I joined Product Hunt back in October 2016, it’s been quite a journey watching the platform evolve over the years.
Along the way, I’ve made countless friends here and I’m always happy to guide, support or cheer on both new and seasoned makers.
If you ever want to talk product positioning, messaging or marketing, feel free to reach out! PH and Reddit are where I hang out most. :)
@elly_sp @rohanrecommends We need more PH veterans :)
@rohanrecommends Love this! It’s amazing to see how much you’ve contributed to the PH community over the years. Thanks for inspiring and supporting so many makers. Hope to connect soon! 🙌
@elly_sp @busmark_w_nika Thank you Elly and Nika :)
@elly_sp @rohanrecommends You are welcome :)
PopPop AI Vocal Remover
You have a wonderful journey with ProductHunt. I have been there for several years and launched my tools, with little attention. Until last year, my launch of PopPop AI Vocal Remover ranked 10th for that day. I know how powerful ProductHunt is.
@charlenechen_123 That’s amazing—ranking #10 is no small feat! If you’re ever planning another launch, I’d be happy to help however I can—feel free to reach out anytime🧡
PopPop AI Vocal Remover
@elly_sp Thank you so much, Elly. Yes, I am happy with that result of 10th.
I will launch our new version of SurFast Video Downloader on 07/22 and your help will be great for us. Thank you in advance.
@charlenechen_123 Sure, I'll be there💕
PopPop AI Vocal Remover
@elly_sp Hello Elly, my launch of SurFast Video Downloader is live. Can you check it and share your thoughts? Thank you.
Huge congrats @elly_sp !
This is such an awesome initiative! I’m genuinely happy to see the Product Hunt team shining a light on amazing ambassadors like all of you.
Big personal shoutout to @busmark_w_nika! So well deserved!
Really looking forward to some in-person meetups in Europe soon!
@elly_sp @byalexai Thank you, Alex! It is so kind of you!
@byalexai I really appreciate it. Your congratulations mean so much to me.
Congrats Elly 🥳
@gamifykaran I truly appreciate it. If you ever need any support, I’m here for you!
@elly_sp You are too kind 🙏
Great turn of events Elly. Super awesome to see this. PH feels like it is having a moment of importance again as building is becoming easier! I also enjoy seeing the forums growth. Expanding the users who notice these and the voices on it will help keep it fresh!
@howell4change Thank you! It’s so rewarding that you noticed the change. I’m sure the other ambassadors and the PH team appreciate it even more!
Velocity
Thank you for sharing your journey, Elly! It's inspiring to see how the community's kindness helped transform your first launch into such incredible milestones. The Ambassador program sounds like a wonderful way to give back – having experienced makers ready to guide others makes such a difference. Your story perfectly captures what makes the PH community special 🤗
@vorobiev Your words mean a lot. The kindness I received is exactly what made PH feel different. I’m really glad that came through. If you ever feel the same way, I’d love to help make that happen. Just let me know anytime you need support!
Droidrun
Congrats @elly_sp . Thank you for sharing your experience. I am also planing a launch and still struggling how and what :-). So for any advice I am very thankful.
@pe_lae That truly means a lot. I’m sending you some tips I put together when I launched. I’m here to help, so please don’t hesitate to ask if you have any other questions!
https://slashpage.com/ph-launch-tips
Triforce Todos
This is such a whole some update, Elly! Loved reading your journey it’s a great reminder of how strong and kind the PH community can be. It’s easy to feel lost during a first launch, so knowing there’s a group of people ready to guide and cheer you on makes a huge difference.
Big congrats on becoming an Ambassador and thank you (and the whole team) for giving back to makers like us 🙌
Looking forward to reaching out when it’s time for my next launch!
@abod_rehman That truly means a lot. Thanks a ton.
Please don’t hesitate to share any difficulties or ask for help. I and other members of the PH community, including Ambassadors, are here for you! To support your next launch, here’s a helpful list of tips I put together: https://slashpage.com/ph-launch-...
Trickle
@elly_sp Honestly, I started following you because of your profile picture 😄
I had no idea there was such an inspiring story behind it — I’m truly moved! Thank you for bringing so much positive energy to the community all this time ❤️
We’re about to launch a new version of our product, and we hope it’ll be a pleasant surprise for everyone!
Would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions — we’re super excited to get feedback from the community 🙌🚀
@ninaaaa0913 I guess my profile picture worked some magic, haha. Looking back as I wrote this, I realized just how much I have to be grateful for—nothing happened by accident. I’m attaching a link to some tips that might be helpful to check out before your new version launches. If you send me the link where I can set up a launch notification for your product, I’ll make sure to do that too. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask!
https://slashpage.com/ph-launch-tips
Trickle
@elly_sp Haha maybe it did! 😊 Really appreciate the tips — I’ll check them out. Here’s my launch notification link: https://www.producthunt.com/products/trickle-3. Thanks so much for the support!❤️
@ninaaaa0913 Supported✨
Trickle
@elly_sp Really appreciate it
@pollystack @allnash That’s fantastic to hear! The PH community really is special. Wishing you and your co-founder all the best with @pollystack keep us posted on your progress!
@pollystack @elly_sp 🙏
Huge congrats on becoming an Ambassador, this post just shows the spirit of what makes Product Hunt so special 🌟
Ambassadors are kind of like the people who walk in with a light when you’re not sure where to go :)
The more lights we carry together, the brighter this place becomes ✨
@isibol01 Thank you for your beautiful words! I love the image of ambassadors bringing light you’ve captured exactly what makes this community so inspiring. Looking forward to seeing how we can brighten things together!
This post and your journey are so inspiring! 🥹 Community building is no easy thing, and something that I've always been curious about!
@magical_marzhana Thanks a lot. I completely agree that community building is not easy. Have you tried building a community before?
I thought this might help with your launch, so I’m sharing a link to some tips.
https://slashpage.com/ph-launch-tips
This is a great idea. I am in your shoes right now, getting ready to launch in two days. Not sure if there is something I am forgetting or missing. Not sure if anyone will upvote my product and feeling intimidated by the entire process.
@jeremy_ferguson Thanks a ton for taking the time to leave a comment, especially when you’re busy I truly appreciate it. I’m sorry I missed the timing to support your launch. But remember, launch day isn’t the end it's just the beginning!
After my own launch, one of the things I focused on was reaching out to more people who were similar to our early users those who had signed up or tried our product. If I recall correctly, I contacted tens of thousands of potential users over the course of a month. I hope sharing this helps you as your product continues to grow.
If you have any more questions or worries, please feel free to ask anytime!
Great initiative! This should further enrich the PH ecosystem by helping makers connect with ambassadors and get past the initial launch hurdle.
@ash_grover Thank you for your kind words! We really hope the program helps more makers feel supported and confident as they launch. If there's anything we can do to make it even better, let us know!