Following up from my previous post. I want to share the successful-failure of my new startup building framework.
Successful, because I was super productive and built out an entire (and glad to say revenue generating) startup in 21 days.
Failure, because I wasn’t able to reach 1,000 users in 21 days. Which was my goal.
I learned a bunch of lessons and have some pretty awesome stories to tell.
Intro / Refresher on Challenge
Just a refresher the challenge forces me to reach certain user growth milestones for my startup.
100 users in 7 days, 1,000 users in 21 days, and 10,000 in 42.
I also livestreamed<link> my work. And open sourced<link> it.
Belvedere (1st Attempt) Summary
My first attempt at this challenge was Project Belvedere. A networking and recruiting service for college students. The service would provide students with, instructions on how to get an internship, resume & linkedin reviews, and controversially an alumni contact list, to connect with alumni for job opportunities.
Highlights
Day 1 - Sent out mass email to first and second years (220 students).
Day 3 - Received warning email with Dean.
Day 5 - Got my first paying customer (greatest dopamine rush I’ve ever felt).
Day 6 - Met with Dean.
Day 12 - Cease and Desist from school.
Day 12 - Met current co-founder on stream.