Jack Smies

Enterpreneur and Investor

Joined June 2026

3d ago · 💬 General · in IOP Community

What community platforms actually cost in 2026

We did the homework so you don't have to. If you're wondering what's out there beyond this network, here's the current landscape of community platforms — what they cost, what they …

Jack Smies

3d ago · 📣 Announcements · in IOP Community

Markdown showcase — everything you can use in a post

Posts support GitHubflavored markdown. Each section below shows the markdown you type, followed by what it renders into — copy whatever you need. Headings Type: [code] To get: Head…

Jack Smies

3d ago · 📣 Announcements · in IOP Community

Why are we building this

If you're reading this, you're one of our founders. This space is for you, and it's free. Here's why it exists. Tech is no longer the moat. In the age of AI, anyone can ship a prod…

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Jack Smies

3d ago · 📣 Announcements · in IOP Community

Build the community before you build the product

Here's a hard truth we tell every founder: if you can't get a hundred people excited about a problem, don't bother building the solution. Most startups die in the same way. Months …