My AI startup, 0 to 1

Hello everybody,

In this post, I'll share a bit about how I started my AI startup and how it's going (still in the very early phase).

The Failure

I started about 6 months ago, developing an AI system for making restaurant calls without doing any prior research (spoiler: total failure). I developed the product (1-2 months) and launched it to the market. I thought it was a great idea and even wrote some posts discussing it in-depth. However, the product was a total failure—no one wanted to use it, even for free! So, instead of wasting time trying to find someone who would use it (I reached out to over 100 people), I pivoted. I repurposed the AI system into a fun platform where you can have fluent conversations with the AI.

Preventing Failure

Market Research! For the second attempt and the new product idea, I researched to see if there was a market fit and potential traction. I didn't have concrete data but wanted to move quickly. I looked at search trends for similar apps, asked in forums if the product could be useful, and received positive responses (I know, not the best market research, but I had to move forward).

The New Product

I developed the new product idea in almost a month. What is the product about? It's an app to practice fluent and common conversations in any language, like ordering a coffee at Starbucks or asking for directions on the street. You can practice any common situation in a fun way, with added objectives to make the conversations dynamic. I plan to add features to make conversations even more enjoyable while you learn another language.

First Milestone!

After reaching out to some people I had contacted before, making new posts, and engaging with potential users, I hit my first BIG MILESTONE: I gained 20 users in a week. It might seem like a small number, but it shows the product has potential, which is very exciting for me.

Road to Market Fit, 100 Users, and More! (Currently Here)

Now, I'm thinking about how to achieve the next goals: improving the product based on feedback, studying how to help users more effectively, and planning the next marketing strategies.

And that's all for the moment!

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