Taylor Matzeller

Indie builder 🚀 | shipping apps in public 📌 productivity & AI tools | sharing lessons on building, marketing & shipping 🤝

[Taylor Matzeller @TaylorMatzeller]

There’s no reason being offered to follow this account.

What’s here is simply how I think and work, shared as it happens. This is just a place to exist alongside others—thriends, strangers, passersby.

Whether that aligns with how you think and build is a personal call.

If it does, you’re welcome to follow.
If it doesn’t... 🤷🏼‍♂️

[Marc Lou @marclou]

Tell me you’re insecure without telling me

[Taylor Matzeller @TaylorMatzeller]

POV ur Orion on the Artemis II mission:

(Replay feature with added camera angles implemented in my new lil project)

https://t.co/AF82IocZza

[Taylor Matzeller @TaylorMatzeller]

Nominal Trajectory added to my mission tracker just in time for the next stage in 10 min!!!
https://t.co/v12hv5PmFv

[Taylor Matzeller @TaylorMatzeller]

Listing one of my side projects for sale:

A deterministic visual product where names generate unique gradients — plus a compatibility mode using two names + zodiac signs.

Simple concept, fully built, lightweight, and easy to expand.

Potential directions:
• premium exports
• print-on-demand
• gifting / relationship niche
• SEO content layer
• viral/shareable traffic potential

If you're looking for a clean micro-acquisition, DM me.

Shoutout to @marclou for building a marketplace that makes this possible for small indie projects.

https://t.co/rnESMhUY3O

[Taylor Matzeller @TaylorMatzeller]

guys... my first official FULL launch 🚀 even for a tiny app like this... I'm excited!
Every name has a unique gradient fingerprint. Type anything—first name, full name, multiple names, nicknames—and discover yours. Same input → same gradient, every time. No sign-up, no server. Export as PNG.
Try it: https://t.co/E1sNWGRRtQ 🎨✨

[Taylor Matzeller @TaylorMatzeller]

💡 Lesson learned: When external systems aren't perfect, build reconciliation layers.

iOS DeviceActivity API sometimes misses callbacks for the monitor schedules. Users complete focus sessions in Zndo but don't get points. We can't fix iOS, but we can detect the gap and reconcile on app launch.

Workarounds > perfection. User experience > system limitations.

[Taylor Matzeller @TaylorMatzeller]

I’m use Cursor daily and I’m happy with it.

Claude Code users: what am I missing?

[Taylor Matzeller @TaylorMatzeller]

The other day I made an app to try to get my dog’s attention to pose for a picture.

The app was functional with the hour… but it didnt work for either of us 😬

[Taylor Matzeller @TaylorMatzeller]

If you were just 30 failures away from your goals, how quickly would you fail?

[Taylor Matzeller @TaylorMatzeller]

Just came across a company building something very similar to what I’m working on.

Their product is really good, and honestly it’s a bit discouraging.

Curious how other builders handle this moment. Do you push forward, reframe, or pivot?

[Taylor Matzeller @TaylorMatzeller]

@marclou You should share an overview of your workflow, tips and tricks for working utilizing AI!

I know many struggle with quality results because of managing context. What are your methods to manage the chaos? 🙂

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@reachvaldo JOIN

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@DanKulkov https://t.co/GdYCEJcXvD

[Taylor Matzeller @TaylorMatzeller]

I'm officially launching my gamified focus app Zndo. If you are tired to losing time to doom scrolling during work, or when you want to be focusing on goals, Zndo is your app. Use it to block your most distracting apps and earn points for doing so.

https://t.co/GdYCEJcXvD

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@spwfeijen Nano

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@designerants @RevenueCat She’s selling shovels in the gold rush 🙏
I’ll take a copy, please!

[Taylor Matzeller @TaylorMatzeller]

Dev Log 11: building the next app that makes focus feel rewarding.

Home Screen with screen time stats is done.

Tons of bugs were squashed to get here.

[Taylor Matzeller @TaylorMatzeller]

Dev Log 10: building the next app that makes focus feel rewarding.

Version 1 of Home Screen with screen time stats

Inspired to build today by @gus_tiffer & @thepatwalls

[Taylor Matzeller @TaylorMatzeller]

@gus_tiffer Nahhhh you’re just being humble. Big congrats, Gus! Publishing an app is a big deal!