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24 alternatives to Founders & Friends: John Pettus of Fiskkit

A better way to discuss the news

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Founders & Friends: John Pettus of Fiskkit launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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13. 13
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14. 14
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17. 17FS
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