# VIP Supporter List - Product Hunt Launch

**Created:** 2026-04-26  
**Owner:** CMO  
**Status:** Ready for founder to fill in names  
**Target:** 10 VIP supporters for first-hour upvotes

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## VIP Hunter List (10 People)

These are the people who MUST upvote within the first hour of launch.

### Beta Testers (4 slots)
| # | Name | Email | Twitter | Status | Notes |
|---|------|-------|---------|--------|-------|
| 1 | [NAME] | [EMAIL] | [@HANDLE] | ⏳ To contact | Beta tester, gave positive feedback |
| 2 | [NAME] | [EMAIL] | [@HANDLE] | ⏳ To contact | Active user, provided great insights |
| 3 | [NAME] | [EMAIL] | [@HANDLE] | ⏳ To contact | Beta advocate, willing to promote |
| 4 | [NAME] | [EMAIL] | [@HANDLE] | ⏳ To contact | Power user, wrote testimonials |

### Influencers (3 slots)
| # | Name | Platform | Followers | Status | Notes |
|---|------|----------|-----------|--------|-------|
| 5 | [NAME] | YouTube/Twitter | [X]K | ⏳ To contact | Screenwriting content creator |
| 6 | [NAME] | Blog/Newsletter | [X]K | ⏳ To contact | Film industry blogger |
| 7 | [NAME] | Twitter/LinkedIn | [X]K | ⏳ To contact | Screenwriting coach/teacher |

### Founder Network (3 slots)
| # | Name | Company | Connection | Status | Notes |
|---|------|---------|------------|--------|-------|
| 8 | [NAME] | [STARTUP] | Founder friend | ⏳ To contact | Will reciprocate on their launch |
| 9 | [NAME] | [STARTUP] | Accelerator peer | ⏳ To contact | Met at [EVENT] |
| 10 | [NAME] | [COMPANY] | Industry contact | ⏳ To contact | Former colleague/advisor |

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## Outreach Timeline

### T-7 Days (April 30)
**Action:** Personal email to VIP list  
**Template:** See below  
**Goal:** Get commitment to upvote on launch day

### T-1 Day (May 6)
**Action:** Reminder email  
**Template:** "Tomorrow" reminder  
**Goal:** Confirm they'll upvote at 12:01 AM PT

### Launch Day (May 7, 12:01 AM PT)
**Action:** DM/text with PH link  
**Goal:** Ensure they upvote within first hour

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## Email Templates

### Initial Outreach (T-7 Days)

**Subject:** Quick favor? Launching on Product Hunt Thursday 🚀

```
Hey [NAME],

I'm launching Scripter on Product Hunt this Thursday and could use your support!

It takes 10 seconds:
1. Go to [PH LINK] at 12:01 AM PT Thursday
2. Click the upvote button
3. Optionally leave a comment or share

Product Hunt is huge for early visibility. Your upvote in the first hour especially matters.

Can I count on you?

Thanks!
[FOUNDER NAME]

P.S. Happy to return the favor on your next launch!
```

### Reminder Email (T-1 Day)

**Subject:** Tomorrow! Scripter on Product Hunt 🎯

```
Hey [NAME],

Quick reminder - Scripter launches on Product Hunt tomorrow (Thursday) at 12:01 AM PT.

Link: [PH LINK]

If you can upvote in the first hour (12:01-1:00 AM PT), it would mean the world!

Set a alarm if you're stateside, or upvote when you wake up if you're international.

Thanks again for the support!
[FOUNDER NAME]
```

### Launch Day DM (May 7, 12:01 AM)

**Twitter/LinkedIn DM:**
```
Hey [NAME]! We're LIVE on Product Hunt! 🚀

producthunt.com/posts/scripter

Would love your upvote if you have a sec. Takes 10 seconds!

Thanks!! 🙏
```

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## Tracking Sheet

Create a Google Sheet with these columns:

| Name | Email | Category | Committed? | Upvoted? | Notes |
|------|-------|----------|------------|----------|-------|
| John Doe | john@example.com | Beta | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Upvoted at 12:03 AM |
| Jane Smith | jane@example.com | Influencer | ✅ Yes | ⏳ No | Follow up at 2 AM |

**Status codes:**
- ✅ Yes = Done
- ⏳ No = Pending
- ❌ No response = Didn't commit

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## Success Metrics

**Goal:** 10/10 VIPs upvote within first hour

**Tracking:**
- Commitments secured: Target 10/10
- First-hour upvotes: Target 10/10
- Comments from VIPs: Target 5+

**If <8 VIPs commit:** Expand list to 15-20 people

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## Next Actions

1. **Founder:** Fill in 10 names + emails (by April 27)
2. **CMO:** Send initial outreach emails (April 30)
3. **CMO:** Send reminder emails (May 6)
4. **All:** Send launch day DMs (May 7, 12:01 AM)

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**Status:** Template ready - awaiting founder to fill in VIP names  
**Owner:** CMO (founder provides names)
