shipycorn

shipycorn is a weekly launch site for indie hackers where founders submit their projects, get upvotes, and gain visibility — no pitch decks or VCs required.

What is shipycorn?

shipycorn is a community-driven launch platform for indie hackers to showcase their startups every Monday. Founders submit their projects via the Submit form, and each Monday new projects are featured on the homepage. The site accepts projects across categories like AI, Marketing, Gaming, and more. Each project displays a title, description, tags, founder avatars, and an upvote count. The platform tracks winners weekly, monthly, and yearly via the explore launches page. Over 34 founders have shipped more than 24 projects so far, and a countdown timer shows the time until the next launch.

Key Features

• Weekly Launch Cycle: New projects are featured every Monday, with a visible countdown timer (currently 1 day, 7 hours, 29 minutes, 56 seconds).
• Upvoting System: Users can upvote projects to increase their visibility; votes are displayed as numbers next to each project.
• Categories and Tags: Each project is assigned a category (e.g., AI, Marketing, SEO) and tags (e.g., SaaS, Developer Tools) for filtering.
• Winners Section: Past winners can be viewed using filters (This Week, Last Week, This Month, This Year).
• Founder Profiles: Projects show avatars of founders, linking to their individual profiles.
• Visit Website Buttons: Each project includes a direct link to the live product (e.g., LaunchDirectories).

Who is it for?

• Indie Hackers: Builders who want to launch their side projects without the hassle of VCs or pitch decks.
• Early Adopters: Users looking for new, hand-curated startups to discover and try.
• Founders: Individuals seeking initial validation and feedback through upvotes and community engagement.

What can you do with shipycorn?

• Discover New Startups: Browse weekly featured projects across categories like AI, Marketing, Gaming, Productivity, and more.
• Submit Your Own Project: Share your startup with the community to gain upvotes and visibility using the submission form.
• Track Winners: View top-voted projects from the past week, month, or year to see what resonates with the community.

How does shipycorn work?

1. Founders submit their project using the Submit Your Startup form.
2. Submissions are queued for the next Monday launch.
3. On launch day, the project appears on the homepage and can be upvoted by visitors.
4. Upvotes determine winners, which are displayed in the winners section.

FAQ

Is shipycorn free to use?

Yes, there is no cost mentioned on the site. The platform states "no pitch decks, no VCs" and offers free submission and browsing.

What types of projects can I submit?

Projects across various categories such as AI, Marketing, SEO, Gaming, Productivity, Education, Design, and more are accepted. Examples include LaunchDirectories, Iron Gorilla, Postger, and ElectricianCalc.

How often are new projects launched?

New projects are launched every Monday. The countdown timer resets each week.

Can I upvote multiple projects?

Yes, users can upvote any project on the page. The upvote count is displayed publicly.