Wavyr

The startup world is full of buzzwords and hot takes on the latest and greatest strategies for success. But what if I told you that there's a better way, one that goes against the conventional wisdom of launching quickly and iterating fast? That way is crafting a great product, and that's what I've been doing for the past year with Wavyr.

Many of us are familiar with the popular startup strategy of launching an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) as soon as possible and then iterating quickly based on user feedback. While this approach can be effective for some, it often leads to shallow products that lack the polish and attention to detail necessary for long-term success. Instead, I took inspiration from the product development strategies at companies like Apple and Intel, who prioritize crafting a great product over speed.

To achieve this goal, I spent 12 months of focused effort developing Wavyr, a high-end membership platform for building on-demand with our low-code platform, Apollo. My previous startup, which was focused on conversational AI, showed me the challenges of building tools to automate a business. That's why I made the risky decision to pivot and focus all of my efforts on Wavyr.

So how did I ensure that this time and effort would result in a great product? By setting clear and measurable goals through the use of OKRs (Objectives and Key Results). OKRs are a powerful tool for focusing your team and aligning everyone's efforts towards a common goal. They help to prioritize what's most important and to track progress towards achieving that goal. In my case, my OKRs were focused on delivering a product that would delight users and provide them with value.

And I'm pleased to say that it worked. Just five days after launching Wavyr, I was approached by five investors and landed my first customer. This early success is a testament to the power of focusing on crafting a great product.

But Wavyr isn't just a great product, it's a new approach to startups. It's an antidote to the fast-paced and shallow MVP-focused approach that so many startups take. By focusing on crafting a great product, I've been able to create something that will last and provide real value to users.

So, if you're tired of the same old startup advice and want to try something new, give Wavyr a try. I'm confident that you'll find it to be a refreshing change from the traditional MVP-focused approach, and that you'll see the benefits of taking the time to craft a great product.