HydroPal
Sam Rivera
A founder profile about the actual build: the reason, the mistake, the lesson, and the current goal.
Background
Designer turned vibe coder, building small wellness utilities.
Why they built it
Most habit trackers feel punitive. Sam wanted hydration reminders that felt lighter.
Favorite AI tool
Lovable
Biggest mistake
Making the first version too cute before the habit loop was clear.
Biggest lesson
A tiny product still needs a sharp audience.
Current goal
Find a niche where hydration tracking feels necessary instead of nice-to-have.