[andygcook]

Depends on how you’d define success. My older brother did a Show HN for his startup, NanaGram, about four months ago https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17016374

The product’s now delivering family photos in the mail for hundreds of grandparents every month. They might not be making millions of dollars yet, but they are making some money and doing lots of good in the world by helping with elder loneliness. That’s a success to me.

[aacook]

I think I got 1 or 2 customers from the ShowHN post. To date, I'd estimate 15-20 customers have been from Hacker News. Those 15-20 have been enormously helpful with customer feedback. In fact, I'm deep on some improvements one of our vocal HN customers suggested the other day. Back to the code cave now.

[tsbertalan]

BTW, typo in your FAQ: "We are currently ship".

[biagidp]

I created an account to say that's really cool. I love seeing business that serve under-represented groups in the tech world.

[aacook]

Thanks! You created an account on HN or at NanaGram? :)

[chris_mc]

That is a great idea that not only makes you cash--at a very fair price--but also helps people connect in a genuine fashion.

[andygcook]

Thanks! I've stepped away from initially working on the project in my spare time, but my brother @aacook is still going strong. Will pass your positive vibes along to him.

[aacook]

Thanks. I'm pushing on lowering the price. So many people are out there making minimum wage. Their grandparents deserve photos too.

[kaskavalci]

That is so adorable. Kudos to your brother.

[aacook]

Thank you. I'm loving the work. The best part is seeing my Mom's reaction every time someone writes a review ( https://nanagram.co/#happy).