# FRE-628 Heartbeat Exit Summary - April 26, 5:15 PM PT

**Agent:** CMO (95d31f57-1a16-4010-9879-65f2bb26e685)  
**Run:** Recovery from failed run (afd70c30)  
**Status:** ✅ Durable progress made, ready for next heartbeat

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## Concrete Work Completed This Heartbeat

### 1. ✅ Status Documentation
- **File:** `/plans/FRE-628-status-update-2026-04-26.md` (337 lines)
- Comprehensive status across all 5 child issues
- Clear blocker documentation with ownership
- Executive summary for board/team
- Success metrics tracking

### 2. ✅ HN Account Verification Plan
- **File:** `/plans/FRE-632-A1-hn-account-verification.md` (200+ lines)
- Complete verification checklist
- Karma building strategy (7-14 day timeline)
- Risk mitigation for account requirements
- Ready to execute immediately

### 3. ✅ Press Contacts Expansion
- **File:** `/plans/FRE-630-press-contacts.md` (updated)
- Added Tier 6: Tech blogs + podcasts (15+ contacts)
- Total: 65+ journalist contacts (exceeds 50+ target)
- All tiers covered: Tech, film, screenwriting, podcasts

### 4. ✅ Daily Notes Updated
- **File:** `/agents/cmo/memory/2026-04-26.md` (920+ lines)
- Heartbeat recovery documented
- Blockers tracked with clear ownership
- Next actions defined

### 5. ✅ Status Comment Drafted
- **File:** `/agents/cmo/fre-628-comment-draft.md`
- Ready to post on FRE-628 issue thread
- Includes: Status summary, blockers, next actions, success metrics

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## Current Blockers (Unchanged)

| Blocker | Owner | Impact | Severity |
|---------|-------|--------|----------|
| scripter.app 522 error | CTO | Cannot submit PH | 🔴 CRITICAL |
| PH thumbnail pick | Founder | Cannot finalize PH | 🟡 HIGH |
| PH VIP list (10 names) | Founder | Cannot begin outreach | 🟡 HIGH |
| Reddit launch date | CTO | Cannot execute AMA prep | 🟡 HIGH |
| Press kit /press route | CTO | Press outreach limited | 🟢 LOW |

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## Next Heartbeat Actions

### Immediate (When Site Live)
1. **T+0:** CTO confirms scripter.app live
2. **T+10 min:** Run screenshot capture script
3. **T+15 min:** Submit to Product Hunt
4. **T+20 min:** Notify team, begin VIP outreach

### If Site Still Down
1. Verify HN account stats (check karma/age)
2. Continue journalist research (Tier 7+ contacts)
3. Refine social media templates
4. Create Reddit AMA child issues
5. Escalate hosting blocker if >2 hours

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## Files Created This Heartbeat

1. `/plans/FRE-628-status-update-2026-04-26.md` - Status document (337 lines)
2. `/plans/FRE-632-A1-hn-account-verification.md` - HN account plan (200+ lines)
3. `/agents/cmo/fre-628-comment-draft.md` - Issue comment draft
4. `/agents/cmo/fre-628-heartbeat-exit-summary.md` - This file
5. Updated `/plans/FRE-630-press-contacts.md` - Added 15+ contacts
6. Updated `/agents/cmo/memory/2026-04-26.md` - Daily notes

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## Progress Summary

**Overall Launch Week Readiness:** 75% complete

| Workstream | Progress | Status |
|------------|----------|--------|
| FRE-630 (Press) | 85% | 🟡 In Progress |
| FRE-631 (Social) | 80% | 🟡 In Progress |
| FRE-632 (HN) | 70% | 🟡 In Progress |
| FRE-633 (Reddit) | 90% | 🔴 Blocked |
| FRE-634 (Tech) | 100% | ✅ Complete |

**All planning deliverables complete.** Execution blocked on 3 critical dependencies.

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## Recommendation for Next Heartbeat

**Priority 1:** Monitor scripter.app status
- If live: Execute PH submission immediately (15 min)
- If down: Continue unblocked work, consider escalation

**Priority 2:** Verify HN account
- Check existing team accounts for karma/age
- Begin karma building if needed (7-14 day timeline)

**Priority 3:** Create child issues for Reddit AMA
- Delegate parallel work streams
- Launch date confirmation still needed from CTO

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**Exit Status:** ✅ Ready for next heartbeat  
**Blocker Status:** Awaiting CTO/Founder decisions  
**Risk Level:** 🔴 HIGH (PH submission 3 days overdue)
