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· Sep 25
🧵 UX lessons from AI tools that didn’t convert (and what every founder should know)
Smart tech isn’t enough. Clean UI isn’t enough
If users don’t understand or trust your product — they won’t stick around
Here are the most common UX gaps (with fixes) 👇
Smart tech isn’t enough. Clean UI isn’t enough
If users don’t understand or trust your product — they won’t stick around
Here are the most common UX gaps (with fixes) 👇
Let’s be real:
“Trust me, bro” is not a product strategy.
If your AI chat can’t cite sources, you’re not building an assistant, you’re building a liability.
“Trust me, bro” is not a product strategy.
If your AI chat can’t cite sources, you’re not building an assistant, you’re building a liability.
November 2, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Let’s be real:
“Trust me, bro” is not a product strategy.
If your AI chat can’t cite sources, you’re not building an assistant, you’re building a liability.
“Trust me, bro” is not a product strategy.
If your AI chat can’t cite sources, you’re not building an assistant, you’re building a liability.
Most startups think AI = magic
But here’s the truth 👇
If users can’t trust your AI’s answers, they churn faster than you can say “hallucination”
But here’s the truth 👇
If users can’t trust your AI’s answers, they churn faster than you can say “hallucination”
October 27, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Most startups think AI = magic
But here’s the truth 👇
If users can’t trust your AI’s answers, they churn faster than you can say “hallucination”
But here’s the truth 👇
If users can’t trust your AI’s answers, they churn faster than you can say “hallucination”
Your users don’t understand your pricing.
That’s why they don’t pay.
Most AI startups don’t lose customers because they’re “too expensive”
They lose them because pricing feels unpredictable and confusing 👇
That’s why they don’t pay.
Most AI startups don’t lose customers because they’re “too expensive”
They lose them because pricing feels unpredictable and confusing 👇
October 11, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Your users don’t understand your pricing.
That’s why they don’t pay.
Most AI startups don’t lose customers because they’re “too expensive”
They lose them because pricing feels unpredictable and confusing 👇
That’s why they don’t pay.
Most AI startups don’t lose customers because they’re “too expensive”
They lose them because pricing feels unpredictable and confusing 👇
Black-box agents don’t sell to enterprises.
If you can’t explain why this tool, not that one, you won’t close the deal.
Auditability isn’t enterprise polish—it’s table stakes.
If you can’t explain why this tool, not that one, you won’t close the deal.
Auditability isn’t enterprise polish—it’s table stakes.
October 11, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Black-box agents don’t sell to enterprises.
If you can’t explain why this tool, not that one, you won’t close the deal.
Auditability isn’t enterprise polish—it’s table stakes.
If you can’t explain why this tool, not that one, you won’t close the deal.
Auditability isn’t enterprise polish—it’s table stakes.
🧵 Mini Guide: Fixing Activation in Your AI Startup
Most founders chase acquisition.
But users don’t drop off because you can’t find them.
They drop off because you can’t activate them.
Here’s how to close the Activation Gap and turn first-timers into repeat users 👇
Most founders chase acquisition.
But users don’t drop off because you can’t find them.
They drop off because you can’t activate them.
Here’s how to close the Activation Gap and turn first-timers into repeat users 👇
October 8, 2025 at 9:28 AM
🧵 Mini Guide: Fixing Activation in Your AI Startup
Most founders chase acquisition.
But users don’t drop off because you can’t find them.
They drop off because you can’t activate them.
Here’s how to close the Activation Gap and turn first-timers into repeat users 👇
Most founders chase acquisition.
But users don’t drop off because you can’t find them.
They drop off because you can’t activate them.
Here’s how to close the Activation Gap and turn first-timers into repeat users 👇
If the first export fails… your CAC just doubled.
Because now you’re paying twice:
1️⃣ To acquire the user
2️⃣ To win back their trust
First-run reliability isn’t polish—it’s survival.
Because now you’re paying twice:
1️⃣ To acquire the user
2️⃣ To win back their trust
First-run reliability isn’t polish—it’s survival.
October 8, 2025 at 9:27 AM
If the first export fails… your CAC just doubled.
Because now you’re paying twice:
1️⃣ To acquire the user
2️⃣ To win back their trust
First-run reliability isn’t polish—it’s survival.
Because now you’re paying twice:
1️⃣ To acquire the user
2️⃣ To win back their trust
First-run reliability isn’t polish—it’s survival.
Founders think onboarding = tutorials
It’s not. It’s survival.
Most AI products don’t fail because of tech.
They fail because users never see the value in their first session 👇
It’s not. It’s survival.
Most AI products don’t fail because of tech.
They fail because users never see the value in their first session 👇
October 2, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Founders think onboarding = tutorials
It’s not. It’s survival.
Most AI products don’t fail because of tech.
They fail because users never see the value in their first session 👇
It’s not. It’s survival.
Most AI products don’t fail because of tech.
They fail because users never see the value in their first session 👇
People return to products that reward them fast. Not to products with endless roadmaps
Retention = first win UX
Retention = first win UX
October 2, 2025 at 10:44 AM
People return to products that reward them fast. Not to products with endless roadmaps
Retention = first win UX
Retention = first win UX
Retention is not a feature problem. It’s a UX problem
If users don’t get a “first win,” they won’t come back
If users don’t get a “first win,” they won’t come back
September 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Retention is not a feature problem. It’s a UX problem
If users don’t get a “first win,” they won’t come back
If users don’t get a “first win,” they won’t come back
Everyone talks about “AI UX” like it’s brand new👇
But here’s the truth: The biggest problems aren’t new at all. They’re the same old UX failures, just translated into AI
But here’s the truth: The biggest problems aren’t new at all. They’re the same old UX failures, just translated into AI
September 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Everyone talks about “AI UX” like it’s brand new👇
But here’s the truth: The biggest problems aren’t new at all. They’re the same old UX failures, just translated into AI
But here’s the truth: The biggest problems aren’t new at all. They’re the same old UX failures, just translated into AI
Anchoring and availability bias aren’t just user problems — they affect how you build too 🙈
Be careful when testing ideas or doing research:
– Don’t lead with your favorite concept
– Avoid “loading” questions
– Randomize the order in surveys
Good UX starts with clear thinking
Be careful when testing ideas or doing research:
– Don’t lead with your favorite concept
– Avoid “loading” questions
– Randomize the order in surveys
Good UX starts with clear thinking
September 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Anchoring and availability bias aren’t just user problems — they affect how you build too 🙈
Be careful when testing ideas or doing research:
– Don’t lead with your favorite concept
– Avoid “loading” questions
– Randomize the order in surveys
Good UX starts with clear thinking
Be careful when testing ideas or doing research:
– Don’t lead with your favorite concept
– Avoid “loading” questions
– Randomize the order in surveys
Good UX starts with clear thinking
🧵 UX lessons from AI tools that didn’t convert (and what every founder should know)
Smart tech isn’t enough. Clean UI isn’t enough
If users don’t understand or trust your product — they won’t stick around
Here are the most common UX gaps (with fixes) 👇
Smart tech isn’t enough. Clean UI isn’t enough
If users don’t understand or trust your product — they won’t stick around
Here are the most common UX gaps (with fixes) 👇
September 25, 2025 at 8:38 AM
🧵 UX lessons from AI tools that didn’t convert (and what every founder should know)
Smart tech isn’t enough. Clean UI isn’t enough
If users don’t understand or trust your product — they won’t stick around
Here are the most common UX gaps (with fixes) 👇
Smart tech isn’t enough. Clean UI isn’t enough
If users don’t understand or trust your product — they won’t stick around
Here are the most common UX gaps (with fixes) 👇
🙈If a feature isn’t visible, it might as well not exist. People lean on what’s recent, obvious, or familiar
To help users discover your product’s value:
– Surface key features when they’re most relevant
– Use tooltips or guided flows
– Repeat exposure over time
To help users discover your product’s value:
– Surface key features when they’re most relevant
– Use tooltips or guided flows
– Repeat exposure over time
September 25, 2025 at 8:36 AM
🙈If a feature isn’t visible, it might as well not exist. People lean on what’s recent, obvious, or familiar
To help users discover your product’s value:
– Surface key features when they’re most relevant
– Use tooltips or guided flows
– Repeat exposure over time
To help users discover your product’s value:
– Surface key features when they’re most relevant
– Use tooltips or guided flows
– Repeat exposure over time
Most users don’t choose the best option. They choose the one that feels like the best deal
👀 That’s anchoring bias: the first number they see sets their expectations
To guide decisions better:
Start your pricing table with the highest plan — then show your “most popular” one.
👀 That’s anchoring bias: the first number they see sets their expectations
To guide decisions better:
Start your pricing table with the highest plan — then show your “most popular” one.
September 23, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Most users don’t choose the best option. They choose the one that feels like the best deal
👀 That’s anchoring bias: the first number they see sets their expectations
To guide decisions better:
Start your pricing table with the highest plan — then show your “most popular” one.
👀 That’s anchoring bias: the first number they see sets their expectations
To guide decisions better:
Start your pricing table with the highest plan — then show your “most popular” one.
🛑 Compliance is UX now. It’s not just legal’s job.
❌ No consent flow? Users bounce.
❌ No safety toggles? No trust.
✅ Transparency
✅ Control
✅ Clarity
✨ Good UX = safer, smoother, more trustworthy products
❌ No consent flow? Users bounce.
❌ No safety toggles? No trust.
✅ Transparency
✅ Control
✅ Clarity
✨ Good UX = safer, smoother, more trustworthy products
September 23, 2025 at 6:42 AM
🛑 Compliance is UX now. It’s not just legal’s job.
❌ No consent flow? Users bounce.
❌ No safety toggles? No trust.
✅ Transparency
✅ Control
✅ Clarity
✨ Good UX = safer, smoother, more trustworthy products
❌ No consent flow? Users bounce.
❌ No safety toggles? No trust.
✅ Transparency
✅ Control
✅ Clarity
✨ Good UX = safer, smoother, more trustworthy products
😩 “Why are people churning?”
It might not be your product. It might be your UX:
❌ Confusing paths
❌ Hidden value
❌ Messy language
💡 People don’t leave bad tools — they leave unclear ones
✨ Clarity keeps users around
It might not be your product. It might be your UX:
❌ Confusing paths
❌ Hidden value
❌ Messy language
💡 People don’t leave bad tools — they leave unclear ones
✨ Clarity keeps users around
September 21, 2025 at 11:26 AM
😩 “Why are people churning?”
It might not be your product. It might be your UX:
❌ Confusing paths
❌ Hidden value
❌ Messy language
💡 People don’t leave bad tools — they leave unclear ones
✨ Clarity keeps users around
It might not be your product. It might be your UX:
❌ Confusing paths
❌ Hidden value
❌ Messy language
💡 People don’t leave bad tools — they leave unclear ones
✨ Clarity keeps users around
🧵 The 4 UX Gaps Blocking Growth in Your SaaS
These aren’t bugs. They’re experience gaps that silently ruin activation, retention, and trust.
Let’s break down each one 👇
These aren’t bugs. They’re experience gaps that silently ruin activation, retention, and trust.
Let’s break down each one 👇
September 18, 2025 at 11:41 AM
🧵 The 4 UX Gaps Blocking Growth in Your SaaS
These aren’t bugs. They’re experience gaps that silently ruin activation, retention, and trust.
Let’s break down each one 👇
These aren’t bugs. They’re experience gaps that silently ruin activation, retention, and trust.
Let’s break down each one 👇
🧠 First Win = Long-Term Win
Users don’t need to see everything. They need to succeed — once.
✅ One clear task
✅ One fast result
✅ One “I did it!” moment
✨ Design onboarding around momentum, not menus
Users don’t need to see everything. They need to succeed — once.
✅ One clear task
✅ One fast result
✅ One “I did it!” moment
✨ Design onboarding around momentum, not menus
September 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
🧠 First Win = Long-Term Win
Users don’t need to see everything. They need to succeed — once.
✅ One clear task
✅ One fast result
✅ One “I did it!” moment
✨ Design onboarding around momentum, not menus
Users don’t need to see everything. They need to succeed — once.
✅ One clear task
✅ One fast result
✅ One “I did it!” moment
✨ Design onboarding around momentum, not menus
🧠 The Activation Cliff: When users sign up, love your product — then vanish.
It’s not just a retention issue. It’s a UX issue:
❌ No clear next step
😵💫 Overwhelming choices
💬 Features with zero context
✨ Activation = a guided path, not a grand reveal
It’s not just a retention issue. It’s a UX issue:
❌ No clear next step
😵💫 Overwhelming choices
💬 Features with zero context
✨ Activation = a guided path, not a grand reveal
September 18, 2025 at 11:39 AM
🧠 The Activation Cliff: When users sign up, love your product — then vanish.
It’s not just a retention issue. It’s a UX issue:
❌ No clear next step
😵💫 Overwhelming choices
💬 Features with zero context
✨ Activation = a guided path, not a grand reveal
It’s not just a retention issue. It’s a UX issue:
❌ No clear next step
😵💫 Overwhelming choices
💬 Features with zero context
✨ Activation = a guided path, not a grand reveal