It’s no secret that Product Hunt is the Pied Piper of startup land. Founders would probably follow the company anywhere, since the so-called Reddit for new apps and gadgets gives them exposure to media, investors and potential users.
Now, Product Hunt is using this influence for a social cause: Mental health. It’s teamed up with fellow Y Combinator graduate 7 Cups of Tea to offer a series of seminars on depression and anxiety led by YC’s Jessica Livingston, Tech Stars’ Brad Feld and Reboot.io‘s Jerry Colonna. It’s also urging founders and members of the startup community to use 7 Cups of Tea’s network of volunteer listeners.Read more in Gigaom. Thanks, +Elaine Choi
And if you haven't read it, check out YCombinator's Sam Altman's perspective on founder depression.
