Chris Kernaghan

Owner of We Are Founders, UX designer, husband, and dad. Got something you want to share with us? Reach out at hello@wearefounders.uk.

Belfast, United Kingdom

413 Articles

Marketing

Launch it: Lessons from Product Hunt’s Biggest Wins

This book breaks down real Product Hunt success stories, analyzing the strategies that took products from unknown to unstoppable.

By Chris Kernaghan Mar 12, 2025 1 min read

Entrepreneurship

Designing Workspaces That Grow With Your Startup

Design a workspace to help people work at their best

By Chris Kernaghan Mar 10, 2025 2 min read

Culture

Ecosia and Qwant Are Taking on Google—Should Founders Be Paying Attention?

Ecosia and Qwant are building their own search index, and it’s got big implications. If two European startups can take on Google’s monopoly, what’s stopping you from shaking up your own industry?

By Chris Kernaghan Mar 10, 2025 2 min read

SaaS

Building a 'Useless' Experiment That Made $50K MRR

From a 'useless' API to $50K MRR with WordPress optimization

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By Chris Kernaghan Mar 9, 2025 3 min read

Marketing

Free eBook: Reddit Marketing for SaaS Founders

Marketing on Reddit can be easier than you think—this book shows you how

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By Chris Kernaghan Mar 8, 2025 1 min read

Opportunities

(Closed) Technical Lead/Co-Founder @ Vine

Vine is looking for a Technical Lead/Co-Founder

By Chris Kernaghan Mar 7, 2025 1 min read

Opportunities

(Closed) Chief Revenue Officer, Co-Founder, B2B SaaS

SignalsAPI.com are seeking a Chief Revenue Officer to lead their go-to-market strategy

By Chris Kernaghan Mar 7, 2025 2 min read

AI is Writing Startup Code—But Can Founders Really Trust It?

A quarter of YC startups rely on AI for almost everything

By Chris Kernaghan Mar 6, 2025 2 min read

Failures

Humane AI Shuts Down Pin: A Case of Hype Over Substance?

A beautiful website and strong marketing couldn't save a broken product

By Chris Kernaghan Feb 21, 2025 2 min read

Netradyne: Smarter Driving and Safer Roads with AI

AI can improve road safety, but at what cost to personal privacy?

By Chris Kernaghan Feb 21, 2025 3 min read

Customer Acquisition

Duolingo’s Growth Playbook: Genius Strategy or Just Lucky?

Is the Duolingo Growth Playbook worth reading?

By Chris Kernaghan Feb 18, 2025 2 min read

e-commerce

The Origin Story of Bookshop.org: A David vs. Goliath Tale for the Modern Age

Empowering indie bookstores, one click at a time

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By Chris Kernaghan Feb 13, 2025 4 min read