Overall Progress
0/12Market Validation
0/3
Technical Setup
0/3
Business Foundation
0/3
Growth & Scale
0/3
Validate Your Market
high priority
Conduct market research to ensure there's demand for your product
💡 Tips:
- •Survey 100+ potential customers
- •Analyze competitor pricing and features
- •Calculate total addressable market (TAM)
Define Your MVP
high priority
Identify the minimum viable product that solves the core problem
💡 Tips:
- •List must-have vs nice-to-have features
- •Create user stories and acceptance criteria
- •Design wireframes for key user flows
Get 10 Paying Customers
high priority
Validate willingness to pay with real customers
💡 Tips:
- •Offer pre-orders or early access
- •Use landing pages to collect payments
- •Gather detailed feedback from each customer
Build Scalable Architecture
high priority
Design your tech stack to handle growth
💡 Tips:
- •Choose cloud-native solutions
- •Implement proper database design
- •Set up CI/CD pipelines early
Implement Analytics
medium priority
Track user behavior and business metrics
💡 Tips:
- •Set up Google Analytics or Mixpanel
- •Track conversion funnels
- •Monitor app performance metrics
Security Audit
medium priority
Ensure your app is secure from common vulnerabilities
💡 Tips:
- •Run automated security scans
- •Implement proper authentication
- •Set up HTTPS and data encryption
Register Your Business
high priority
Set up legal structure and necessary registrations
💡 Tips:
- •Choose LLC, Corp, or other structure
- •Register for tax ID (EIN)
- •Set up business bank account
Create Pricing Strategy
high priority
Develop sustainable pricing that customers will pay
💡 Tips:
- •Research competitor pricing
- •Test different price points
- •Consider freemium vs paid models
Build Financial Model
medium priority
Project revenue, costs, and profitability
💡 Tips:
- •Calculate customer acquisition cost (CAC)
- •Project lifetime value (LTV)
- •Plan for 18 months of runway
Launch Marketing Strategy
high priority
Create plan to acquire and retain customers
💡 Tips:
- •Identify primary marketing channels
- •Create content marketing plan
- •Set up email marketing automation
Build Community
medium priority
Create engaged user base around your product
💡 Tips:
- •Start Discord or Slack community
- •Host user feedback sessions
- •Create user-generated content campaigns
Prepare for Funding
low priority
Get ready to raise capital if needed
💡 Tips:
- •Create compelling pitch deck
- •Gather key metrics and traction data
- •Research relevant investors and VCs