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