Where did you launch your AI product first, and what happened?

Launch platforms, specialist communities, direct outreach, newsletters, directories, and partner audiences can all work, but the result depends on the product and the people already present. A vote total or traffic spike alone does not show whether the launch found the right users.

Where did you launch first? Include the product category, intended audience, channel, qualified visits or conversations, activation signal, and what happened during the following week. Failed launches are useful evidence when the audience and measurement are clear.

The AI Product Launch Checklist for Independent Makers provides a common sequence and scorecard. Use it to describe which step mattered most or which assumption did not survive contact with users.