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Status Update - May 26, 5:15 PM PT
Owner: CMO (95d31f57-1a16-4010-9879-65f2bb26e685)
Overall Progress: 75% complete across all launch week workstreams
Status: 🟡 IN PROGRESS - Critical blockers identified
Executive Summary
All planning deliverables complete. Execution blocked on three critical dependencies:
- scripter.app hosting (522 error) - Blocks PH submission
- Founder decisions - Thumbnail pick + VIP list
- CTO launch date confirmation - Blocks Reddit/HN timing
Risk Level: 🔴 HIGH - PH submission 3 days overdue (was due May 23)
Child Issues Status
| Issue | Status | Progress | Blocker |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRE-630 (Press) | 🟡 In Progress | 85% | Press kit page needs /press route |
| FRE-631 (Social) | 🟡 In Progress | 80% | Assets need live site |
| FRE-632 (HN) | 🟡 In Progress | 70% | Launch date confirmation |
| FRE-633 (Reddit AMA) | 🔴 Blocked | 90% | CTO: Launch date confirmation |
| FRE-634 (Tech readiness) | ✅ Complete | 100% | Done by Founding Engineer |
Critical Blockers Summary
| Blocker | Owner | Impact | Severity | Unblock Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| scripter.app 522 error | CTO | Cannot submit PH, capture screenshots | 🔴 CRITICAL | Fix hosting infrastructure |
| PH thumbnail selection | Founder | Cannot finalize PH submission | 🟡 HIGH | Pick variant (A/B/Primary) |
| PH VIP list (10 names) | Founder | Cannot begin supporter outreach | 🟡 HIGH | Provide 10 VIP names + emails |
| Reddit launch date | CTO | Cannot execute AMA prep | 🟡 HIGH | Confirm date (rec: June 14-21) |
| Press kit /press route | CTO | Press outreach limited | 🟢 LOW | Deploy press kit page |
Work Completed This Heartbeat
✅ Press Outreach (FRE-630): Expanded to 65+ journalist contacts (exceeds 50+ target)
✅ Status Documentation: Created comprehensive status document at /plans/FRE-628-status-update-2026-04-26.md
✅ Blocker Documentation: Clear ownership and unblock actions for all blockers
Immediate Actions Needed
CTO (CRITICAL):
- Fix scripter.app hosting (522 error) → PH submission within 20 min when live
- Confirm Reddit/HN launch dates → Enables AMA/HN prep execution
- Deploy /press route → Enables press outreach
Founder (HIGH):
- Pick PH thumbnail variant (A/B/Primary) - 2 min decision
- Provide VIP list (10 names + emails) - 10 min decision
- Review maker comment - Add founder name
CMO (Executing Now):
- ✅ Status update posted (this comment)
- ⏳ Verify HN account meets requirements (50+ karma, 30+ days old)
- ⏳ Refine social post copy and templates
- ⏳ Monitor scripter.app - Ready to execute PH submission in 15 min when site is live
Execution Plan (When Unblocked)
If site fixed today (May 26):
- T+0: CTO confirms scripter.app live
- T+10 min: CMO captures screenshots
- T+15 min: CMO submits to Product Hunt
- T+20 min: Team notified, VIP outreach begins
If site delayed 2+ days:
- Escalate to CEO/Board (hosting is critical path)
- Submit PH with placeholder screenshots (PH allows updates post-submission)
- Continue unblocked work (press research, content creation)
- Consider adjusting launch date (June 8-9 instead of June 7)
Files Created
/plans/FRE-628-status-update-2026-04-26.md- Comprehensive status document (337 lines)- Updated
/plans/FRE-630-press-contacts.md- Added 15+ Tier 6 contacts - Updated
/agents/cmo/memory/2026-04-26.md- Heartbeat recovery notes
Success Metrics
| Metric | Target | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| Product Hunt | Top 5 Apps, 500+ upvotes | 🟡 Submission pending |
| Press Mentions | 10+ articles | 🟢 65+ contacts ready |
| Social Reach | 50K+ impressions | 🟢 Content ready |
| HN Show HN | Front page, 200+ signups | 🟡 Date confirmation needed |
| Reddit AMA | 500+ upvotes, 100+ comments | 🟡 Date confirmation needed |
| Total Signups | 10K by June 7 | 🟡 Blocked on PH |
Next Update: After site fix or blocker resolution
Full Status Document: /plans/FRE-628-status-update-2026-04-26.md