About Talkshow
Talkshow aimed to add face-to-face context to remote teams working across time zones. It had an enthusiastic Product Hunt launch, but Yongfook reported that usage and customer acquisition fell to near zero.Source [1]Source [2]
What happened
Talkshow was the seventh product of Jon Yongfook's 12 startups challenge, launched on May 2, 2019, after which he ended the challenge to focus on it. Usage declined over four months and he shut it down on September 13, 2019.Source [1]Source [2]
Timeline
- 2019-09-13Shut down.Source [2]
- 2019-05-02Launched; the 12 startups challenge ended to focus on it.Source [1]Source [2]
People on Founded, and where they went next
| Person | Here | Also built |
|---|---|---|
| Jon Yongfook | Founder2019 | BannerbearActiveTropicShut downHyperjumpShut downTech Jobs AsiaShut downMontageAcquiredPromomaticAcquiredZipsellShut downBeatrixStatus unknown |
Sources
- Talkshow, blog.yongfook.com, 2019-05-02. Accessed Oct 2, 2026.
- Talkshow Metrics and Pivot, blog.yongfook.com, 2019-08-27. Accessed Oct 2, 2026.