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Maybe I'm late in the game but Product Hunt was never about finding some new and useful product I might use or buy. And why would be? They also clearly say: "Discover the latest mobile apps, websites, and technology products that everyone's talking about." The keyword here is "talking about".

Now, "growth hackers" ended up believing that being popular on product hunt will get you customers. No - it will not. People who are reading and following Product Hunt are VC - and that is why acquisition by AngelList is an excellent move.