Founders Gamble: 90-Day Startup Challenge
Welcome to the first episode of Founders Gamble, a series where two friends, Joakim and Thomas, embark on a 90-day mission to build their startups from scratch. The clock is ticking, and the pressure is on, as they navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship with a strict deadline and limited budget.
Introduction to the Challenge
Introduction to the 90-day startup challenge
The rules are simple: they have 90 days to finish their startups, with a deadline of March 31st. If they fail, they'll have to go back to the corporate world, which they're eager to avoid. With no budget to speak of, they'll have to be creative and resourceful to turn their ideas into reality.
The Concept of the Startup
Joakim explains his startup idea
Joakim's startup idea is an app that challenges couples to go on 24 themed dates, creating a memory lane of pictures and experiences. He's been working on couple apps for two years and has a deep understanding of what users want. Thomas, on the other hand, is still in the concept development phase, with no specific startup idea in mind.
The Solo Founder Dilemma
The challenges of being a solo founder
As a solo founder, Joakim faces a dilemma: whether to build his new feature inside his existing app, Love Fuel, or start a new app from scratch. He's torn between the two options, weighing the pros and cons of each. Thomas, meanwhile, is focused on researching and developing his startup idea.
Prototype Sketching
Joakim's design process
Joakim's design process involves writing his ideas in one sentence, then sketching out the different screens and features he wants to include. He believes that if the original sketch is great, the end product will also be great. He's excited to start building his app, but is still undecided on whether to build it inside Love Fuel or start a new app.
High Fidelity Design
Joakim's high fidelity design
Joakim is working on his high fidelity design, using Figma to create a complete and detailed design. He's skipping several steps in the design process, as he's working alone and doesn't need to communicate his ideas to anyone else. He's excited to start building his app, but is still focused on perfecting his design.
Pranking Thomas
Joakim pranks Thomas
Joakim takes a break from designing to prank Thomas, who has been working on his market research and concept development. Joakim discovers Thomas's Figma file and decides to have some fun, editing Thomas's work and leaving him a surprise.
Check-in with Thomas
Thomas's progress
The episode ends with a check-in with Thomas, who is still in the concept development phase. Joakim is eager to see Thomas's progress and offer his support and guidance. The 90-day challenge is heating up, and the pressure is on for both founders to turn their ideas into reality. Will they succeed, or will they run out of time and money? Tune in to the next episode to find out.