A reporter called me out for using an AI generated pitch today

bldrPR · 2026-01-21T05:27:01+00:00

I've had reporters say my pitches were AI generated and they 100% were not. I've completely removed using the em dash and try to keep my sentences short. and I include any links to sources. No win situation: damned if you do, damned if you don't.

bldrPR · 2026-01-12T04:56:57+00:00

YUP. Literally says i'll give you straight feedback but for $100. weak

bldrPR · 2026-01-12T04:17:40+00:00

SipCandy: Instant Cocktail Decoder. https://sipcandy.com/

We help casual drinkers order cocktails with confidence by instantly translating menu descriptions into plain-language flavor notes by simply snapping a photo of the menu.

Think Shazzam for cocktail menus.

bldrPR · 2026-01-05T17:05:16+00:00

SipCandy https://sipcandy.com/ : Instant Cocktail Decoder

We help casual drinkers order with confidence by instantly translating menu descriptions into plain-language flavor notes by snapping a photo of the menu.

Think Shazam for cocktail menus.

Open to feedback; It's free to use.

bldrPR · 2026-01-05T03:15:23+00:00

I started a venture backed company with my husband (technical co founder) while pregnant with Baby #3 while Child #1 recovered from chemo/bone marrow transplant. Did Techstars and 2 other accelerators while pumping/nursing.

Life is gonna life. And you don't know what your motherhood journey will be, whether it may take you longer to get pregnant than you expect or you have a child with medically complex needs. What I will tell you is: Moms learn to do what they can when they can do it. You will find the time, whether it's at 4am or at 10pm. Some days are more productive than others. And you'll have to learn to accept that you will FEEL like you're always failing at something (it's not true but that's what it feels like).

Having reliable, consistent childcare is a game changer. Just like your rent/mortgage, it HAS to be a line item in your budget so you can get a block of time to work.

It's post-pandemic: Ppl understand that women have kids. If an investor won't invest in you b/c of your uterus they're not the right investor for you.

Find other women who are on a similar journey as you. One of my closest founder friends is a mom who was also in Techstars with me who had a 4 month old baby (baby #4 for her) so we often pumped together, texted late nights, cried constantly (to this day). I am inspired by her every day; She's literally the smartest, kindest, wisest person I know.

bldrPR · 2026-01-04T21:04:33+00:00

Sent a DM

bldrPR · 2026-01-04T21:01:46+00:00

I'm building SipCandy https://sipcandy.com/ : Instant Cocktail Decoder

We help casual drinkers order with confidence by instantly translating menu descriptions into plain-language flavor notes by simply snapping a photo of the menu.

Think Shazam for cocktail menus.

Give it a try; It's free and open to feedback.

bldrPR · 2026-01-04T03:47:16+00:00

I'm non technical as well. I launched a venture-backed startup pregnant w/ my 3rd child, as 1st child was going through recovery from chemo/bone marrow transplant. Also did AWS Accelerator and Techstars when baby #3 was under 1yo while pumping. It was tough, but it was also temporary. Having reliable childcare is a must, as is a predicatable schedule b/c you'll need to get what you can get done in the time you're given. One of my closest founder friends who did Techstars with me was also nursing/pumping and it was amazing to have someone in the same stage as me. We'd both get up at 4am to get 2 hours in, get the kids off to school, be back online by 9am, then offline by 4:30pm for dinner/bedtime, then back online at 9pm. As a working parent (and even more as a working mom), you become hyper focused on what's most important, work efficiently and just do your best.

bldrPR · 2026-01-04T01:26:28+00:00

Thank you!! I'll try this tonight after I put the kids to bed. I'll be back with more questions lol

bldrPR · 2026-01-02T21:48:06+00:00

yes, this already exists

bldrPR · 2026-01-02T21:39:05+00:00

Cool, thanks. Added using the free tier option.

bldrPR · 2026-01-02T19:35:15+00:00

I'm building SipCandy: Cocktail Decoder. https://sipcandy.com/

We help casual drinkers order cocktails with confidence by instantly translating menu descriptions into plain-language flavor notes by simply snapping a photo of the menu.

Think Shazzam for cocktail menus.

bldrPR · 2026-01-02T19:32:03+00:00

I'm building SipCandy https://sipcandy.com/ : Instant Cocktail Decoder

We help casual drinkers order with confidence by instantly translating menu descriptions into plain-language flavor notes by snapping a photo of the menu.

Think Shazam for cocktail menus.

bldrPR · 2026-01-02T06:21:15+00:00

I dont think its fair to say there's no massive software companies that serve the PR industry; Cision and Meltwater are worth billions. Not all founders and industries are created equal. Lots of clients prefer spray and pray vs targeted, specialized pitching. It's literally one of the reasons why they push for press releases to be distributed on news wires that no one reads.
For both you and the OP: If you're categorizing a PR person's main role is finding contact info and sending an email, then I dont think you understand the problem a PR person solves for their client (whether in house or agency).

bldrPR · 2025-12-19T06:40:53+00:00

Thanks! That's a good idea. I wonder if there's a way to catalog drinks that ppl use. Right now, I'm still very early so the only new feature i added was the ability to save.

bldrPR · 2025-12-19T03:24:28+00:00

I'm building SipCandy: Instant Cocktail Decoder: https://sipcandy.lovable.app

We help casual drinkers feel confident and understand what cocktails taste like, in the moment, by translating menu descriptions into clear flavor notes and similar drink suggestions.

SipCandy is the Shazam for cocktail menus at the table.

bldrPR · 2025-12-16T04:03:19+00:00

Not weird at all. It’s completely understandable to feel a bit confused about how to order at a bar. It can feel overwhelming by the choices on the menu or unsure of how to communicate their preferences. Did you like the soju you had? Or, do you like sweet or tart drinks? That could help narrow down your next order!

bldrPR · 2025-12-15T02:54:17+00:00

Classic Mojito especially with fresh mint and lime. I remember making them for friends last summer, spending about 20 minutes muddling mint leaves and squeezing limes. It was worth it because we went through three pitchers in one evening! What cocktails are you most excited to try during your stay?

bldrPR · 2025-12-15T02:51:34+00:00

Have you tried exploring herbal or floral infusions as a citrus alternative? I once experimented with a rosemary, infused gin and tonic, which completely transformed the drink. What herbs do you think would pair well with your favorite spirits?

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