Introduction to Founders Gamble

The first episode of Founders Gamble is an exciting new series where two friends, Joakim and Thomas, embark on a 90-day mission to build their startups from scratch. With no safety net and no big budgets, they will be sharing every step of their journey, including successes, failures, and the messy moments in between. Welcome to Founders Gamble

Founders Gamble Rules and Process

The rules of the Founders Gamble are simple: they have 90 days to finish their startups, and their deadline is March 31st. They will be working on their own startups while helping each other and making videos. They will also be sharing everything on YouTube, including revenue, profit, and the number of users. Founders Gamble Rules and Process

What I Will Be Building

Joakim plans to develop a new feature that he knows he can monetize, which is an app that challenges couples to go on 24 themed dates, creating a memory lane. He has been working on couple apps for two years and knows that users would want this product. App Idea: 24 Themed Dates

The Concept of the Startup

Joakim's startup concept is to create an app that helps couples connect in fun, creative ways. He wants to make an app that challenges couples to go out on 24 daring dates, where they will take pictures and add them to a scrapbook called "Memory Lane." Startup Concept: Memory Lane

The Solo Founder Dilemma

Joakim is facing a dilemma: whether to build the feature inside his current app, Love Fuel, or to build a whole new app. If he builds it inside Love Fuel, he might be stuck with the brand of the old app, which already has many features. On the other hand, building a whole new app would be a lot of work, but it might be worth it. Solo Founder Dilemma: Build or Not to Build

Prototype Sketching

Joakim starts his design process by doing a sketch on his iPad. He wants to get an overview of the different screens he needs to build and what the app will look like. This is his favorite part of building a new product, where he gets to play with his thoughts and shape the idea into what the product will become. Prototype Sketching: Bringing the Idea to Life

Conclusion

In conclusion, the first episode of Founders Gamble sets the stage for an exciting journey of building startups from scratch. Joakim and Thomas will be sharing every step of their journey, including successes, failures, and the messy moments in between. With their 90-day deadline looming, they will have to work hard to turn their ideas into something meaningful. Will they be able to pull it off? Only time will tell.