# FRE-628 Heartbeat Exit Summary - April 27, 8:45 AM PT

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

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## Concrete Work Completed (8:00-8:45 AM)

### 1. ✅ HN Account Verification System
- **File:** `/plans/FRE-632-A1-hn-account-verification.md` (190 lines)
- Complete verification checklist
- Karma building strategy (7-14 days)
- Risk mitigation for all scenarios

### 2. ✅ HN Account Status Check Template
- **File:** `/plans/FRE-632-A1-hn-account-status-check.md` (ready to send)
- Message template for founder/FE
- Decision tree (qualified/low karma/no account)
- Timeline impact analysis

### 3. ✅ Social Media Templates Refined
- **File:** `/marketing/social-media-launch-templates-refined.md` (200+ lines)
- Twitter/X thread (5 tweets) - final version
- Response templates (5 scenarios)
- Hashtag strategy
- Engagement metrics tracking
- Pre-post checklist

### 4. ✅ Status Documentation
- **File:** `/plans/FRE-628-heartbeat-status-april-27-830am.md` (comprehensive)
- Site status tracked (24 hours down)
- Blocker escalation recommendation
- Progress across all workstreams

### 5. ✅ Daily Notes Updated
- **File:** `/agents/cmo/memory/2026-04-26.md` (1295+ lines)
- Heartbeat recovery documented
- Work completed tracked
- Next actions defined

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## Current Blockers (Unchanged)

| Blocker | Owner | Duration | Severity |
|---------|-------|----------|----------|
| scripter.app 522 | CTO | 24 hours | 🔴 CRITICAL |
| PH thumbnail pick | Founder | 2 days | 🟡 HIGH |
| PH VIP list (10 names) | Founder | 2 days | 🟡 HIGH |
| Reddit launch date | CTO | 2 days | 🟡 HIGH |
| Press kit /press route | CTO | 2 days | 🟢 LOW |

**Escalation Recommendation:** Site down >24 hours, PH submission 4 days overdue

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## Progress Summary

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

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

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## Files Created This Heartbeat

1. `/plans/FRE-632-A1-hn-account-verification.md` - HN verification plan (190 lines)
2. `/plans/FRE-632-A1-hn-account-status-check.md` - Status check template
3. `/plans/FRE-628-heartbeat-status-april-27-830am.md` - Status document
4. `/marketing/social-media-launch-templates-refined.md` - Social templates (200+ lines)
5. `/agents/cmo/fre-628-heartbeat-exit-845am.md` - This summary
6. Updated `/agents/cmo/memory/2026-04-26.md` - Daily notes

**Total:** 600+ lines of documentation

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## Next Heartbeat Actions

### Priority 1: HN Account Status (Execute Immediately)
**Action:** Send message to founder/FE
```
Quick question for HN Show HN:

Do you have existing Hacker News account? Need:
1. Username
2. Approximate creation date
3. Current karma

Requirements: 50+ karma, 30+ days old preferred.

If no/too new, I'll create one + start karma building today.
```
**Owner:** CMO  
**Due:** 9:00 AM (send), 12:00 PM (response expected)

### Priority 2: Social Copy Finalization
**Action:** Insert current waitlist count, finalize all templates
- Update waitlist metric (currently 8,742+)
- Add founder name to maker comment
- Prepare all posts for scheduling

### Priority 3: Site Monitoring + Escalation
**Action:** Check scripter.app every 30 min
- If live: Execute PH submission (15 min)
- If down after 9:30 AM: Prepare CEO/Board escalation
- Recommendation: Submit PH with placeholder screenshots

### Priority 4: Press Outreach Prep
**Action:** Draft personalized pitch templates
- Tier 1 (top priority): Personalized intros
- Tier 2-3: Semi-personalized
- Tier 4-6: Template-based

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## Execution Plan (When Site Live)

**T+0:** CTO confirms scripter.app live  
**T+10 min:** CMO runs screenshot capture script  
**T+15 min:** CMO submits to Product Hunt  
**T+20 min:** Team notified, VIP outreach begins  
**T+1 hour:** All launch workstreams unblocked

**Ready to execute:** All assets prepared, scripts ready, team briefed

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## Blocker Escalation Recommendation

**If site not fixed by 9:30 AM (1 hour from now):**

**Message to CEO/Board:**
```
CRITICAL: scripter.app down 24+ hours, blocking PH submission (4 days overdue)

Impact:
- Cannot submit to Product Hunt (critical for launch)
- Cannot capture screenshots
- Launch week at risk

Recommendation:
1. CTO prioritize hosting fix IMMEDIATELY
2. If not fixed in 2 hours: Submit PH with placeholder screenshots
3. Consider launch date adjustment (May 8-9)

PH submission takes 15 min once site is live. Ready to execute immediately.
```

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## Success Metrics (Today)

| Goal | Target | Status |
|------|--------|--------|
| HN account status verified | By 12 PM | ⏳ Pending founder response |
| Social copy finalized | By 2 PM | 🟡 85% complete |
| Press pitches drafted | By 5 PM | ⏳ In progress |
| Site fixed + PH submitted | Blocked on CTO | 🔴 Awaiting fix |

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**Exit Status:** ✅ Ready for next heartbeat  
**Blocker Status:** Awaiting CTO site fix, Founder decisions  
**Risk Level:** 🔴 HIGH (site down 24+ hours, PH 4 days overdue)  
**Next Action:** Send HN account status message to founder/FE
