Show HN: Impraise – Easy continuous feedback at work (YC S14) (opens in new tab)

This is an interesting concept. Why the focus on a mobile app, as opposed to email or web? Is there something about the interaction that's better done via mobile device?

I feel like the site is light on details about how it actually works, but I'm intrigued.

Surprised to see a YC company doing an android app before the iOS app! Are we seeing a shift?

I feel like this is a technical solution for a bigger people problem: managers not communicating effectively with their subordinates.

Soon you won't ever have to talk to your boss! Thanks computers!

That being said, I think this is a good product to sell to companies that choose to ignore the real "problem".

Do you discuss pricing anywhere? I'm very hesitant to commit to a free trial when I don't know how much the product will cost afterwards.

I think the focus on immediate, actionable feedback is great, but I get really nervous when I see screenshots with graphs. Does peer to peer feedback happen often enough to merit such an analytical approach? Getting continuous feedback is a great goal, but it strikes me as a human (or process) problem, not a technical one.

Here's a video that describes the app: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lrp7ctc5FM

(Had a hard time finding details on the website)

Looks really nice, guys-- congrats! Would love to see some more product screens versus "request a demo" or "try it for free" (both are time-consuming ways to learn how a product looks/works).

This looks nice, but it's been a long time since I've worked in a organization that would need this so it's hard for me to comment on the value it would bring. I'm curious, though: can you provide anonymous feedback?

However, if other hackers out there are looking for ideas, I think there's a strong need for something similar to this but targeted at businesses with younger, wage-based employees. Think restaurants, hotels, and retail businesses. Their needs are slightly different but I think a feedback tool would be valuable.

Nice. I always thought Rypple was a great idea but a) early and b) was never sure if their execution would work. They were acquired by Salesforce and rebranded as Work.com in 2013.

I hope the Impraise team can make it work - waiting a year for performance feedback is a stunningly stupid notion.

The UVP for this should be: "The One Minute Manager" for socially awkward millennials

More details and screenshots on techcrunch.

http://techcrunch.com/2014/08/11/impraise/

Really glad feedback is moving in the direction of smaller, more frequent interactions.

Does this remind other people of MicroEval who also did YC a few years ago?

They have shut down now but you can see info at their site still http://www.microeval.com/.

I love the approach Weekdone has taken. It's more of a two-way communication thing than Impraise, which is more top to bottom. Any thoughts on comparison?

How about adding a page that explains the process and benefit to managers?

Another good name for this would have been "stroked".