Hey HN,

I’m a software designer who’s always been passionate about internet culture. Over the past few years I’ve been frustrated by how discovery online has become so impersonal, with algorithms, ads, and feeds we no longer control.

So I built Telescope, a publishing platform that connects tastemakers and tasteseekers in a more meaningful (and rewarding) way. It’s where tastemakers can curate what they love across any category—food, film, books, travel, whatever—and get paid for it.

We just launched the landing page and are currently in private beta, with a full launch planned for later this summer. Sharing it here to get early feedback on the concept, the landing page, or anything else that stands out. If you have any thoughts or questions, I’d love to hear them.

Thanks!