Inspired by Product Hunt: Building catapulta.lat to boost launches in LatAm
Hola comunidad de Product Hunt! Olá comunidade do Product Hunt!
I am a huge admirer of Product Hunt and the incredible impact it has had in promoting the culture of launching and early feedback globally. Product Hunt is a significant reference for tech trends and is ideal for generating visibility, traffic, and gathering valuable feedback.
This admiration inspired me to build https://catapulta.lat.
What is Catapulta? It is a (WIP) launch and discovery platform designed specifically for the new wave of digital innovation in Latin America. I am not looking to be a simple alternative to Product Hunt, but rather to serve as a “pre-launch” or a complementary space.
I believe creators and startups in LatAm face unique challenges in gaining visibility, crucial feedback, and building a solid network within our diverse region. Often, the struggle to stand out and validate innovation can be exhausting and costly.
That’s why, with Catapulta, I want to offer a platform entirely focused on the LatAm ecosystem. My aim is to highlight innovative tech solutions for our region’s needs, facilitate free launching to a passionate regional audience, and foster an active community to strengthen our tech ecosystem together.
I am building Catapulta in an open and transparent manner, listening to the real needs of the LatAm tech community.
I would love to hear your thoughts on this initiative. Have you faced specific challenges when launching products in LatAm? How do you think a regionally focused platform could help?
I look forward to your comments and feedback!
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This is an awesome idea!
I've been a believer that LatAm's geographic and cultural qualities require tailored initiatives like this one. For example heavy use of WhatsApp is driving a lot of innovations lately and it's a bit difficult to keep up with them unless you are really immerse in the tech ecosystem.
Would love to see other kind of LatAm-focused initiatives out there
I really like this project! Latin America has its own unique set of challenges and opportunities, and I have been a firm believer that there's a real need for a product specifically tailored to support creators and startups in the region. Initiatives like Catapulta can make a huge difference by providing visibility, fostering community, and addressing the distinct barriers to launching and scaling in LatAm.
Wishing you all the best with Catapulta! Looking forward to seeing it evolve and help more innovators thrive.
I think it's an excellent initiative. Seeing a platform focused on the LatAm community is something that was really needed. Catapulta is already giving visibility to projects that often go unnoticed, and the support from Google for Startups gives it a huge boost. I’m already seeing some really interesting launches and love that a community is forming around it. Congratulations!