Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago
In this video, I take you behind the scene from idea to MVP of building my new startup and share the lessons I’ve learned, the mistakes I’ve made, and everything in between...including hiring developers, budgeting, product decisions, and the reality of building a startup as a solo bootstrapped founder.
If you’re a creator, coach, or entrepreneur thinking about launching your own software or digital product, this is the real behind-the-scenes I feel no one talks about.
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*▼ ▽ TIMESTAMPS*
00:00 – I’m Building My Own AI Tool
00:50 – Backstory: My First Software Project
01:39 – What ReadReady Is
02:06 – ReadReady Live Demo
05:06 – Ideation, Research, and Product-market fit
07:06 – Wireframing and Prototyping
07:48 – Hiring Developers
08:48 – The Issues I Faced With The Developers
09:48 – Mistakes and Lessons I Learned
13:04 – Perfectionism: The Biggest Trap
13:45 – How Much I Spent So Far
13:57 – Seeking a Potential Co-founder
14:58 – Bootstrapping vs Raising Capital
16:40 – What’s Next
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In this video, I take you behind the scene from idea to MVP of building my new startup and share the lessons I’ve learned, the mistakes I’ve made, and everything in between...including hiring developers, budgeting, product decisions, and the reality of building a startup as a solo bootstrapped founder.
If you’re a creator, coach, or entrepreneur thinking about launching your own software or digital product, this is the real behind-the-scenes I feel no one talks about.
📌 Join the ReadReady waitlist: aurelius.link/readready-waitlist
*▼ ▽ JOIN THE COMMUNITY - THE PRODUCTIVE DIGITAL CREATOR*
Join 20,000+ email subscribers who receive the latest tips and tutorials directly from me.
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*🌟 SOCIALS*
instagram.com/aureliustjin
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WEBSITE: AureliusTjin.com
🧰 TOOLS & GEAR I USE: aureliustjin.com/tools
🛒 SHOP MY PRODUCTS: aureliustjin.com/shop
📅 MY YOUTUBE CONTENT PLANNER: aurelius.link/master
☕ BUY ME A COFFEE and get 5 BONUSES: aureliustjin.com/coffee
*▼ ▽ MY RECOMMENDED TOOLS*
🚀 vidIQ - My secret YouTube growth tool. Start for just $1: vidiq.com/aureliustjin
🌐 Hostinger - Build a website in minutes with AI: aurelius.link/hostinger (Coupon: AURELIUS)
🎨 Canva Pro - Worth every penny for all your design needs: aurelius.link/canva
📘 Designrr - Ebook maker with dozens of templates: aurelius.link/designrr
🎵 Epidemic Sound - Where I get all my music for YouTube videos: aurelius.link/epidemicsound
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*▼ ▽ TIMESTAMPS*
00:00 – I’m Building My Own AI Tool
00:50 – Backstory: My First Software Project
01:39 – What ReadReady Is
02:06 – ReadReady Live Demo
05:06 – Ideation, Research, and Product-market fit
07:06 – Wireframing and Prototyping
07:48 – Hiring Developers
08:48 – The Issues I Faced With The Developers
09:48 – Mistakes and Lessons I Learned
13:04 – Perfectionism: The Biggest Trap
13:45 – How Much I Spent So Far
13:57 – Seeking a Potential Co-founder
14:58 – Bootstrapping vs Raising Capital
16:40 – What’s Next
................................................
Disclaimer: Some of the links contain affiliate links, meaning I will earn a small commission when you purchase through my link at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
*▶ CONNECT WITH ME*
instagram.com/aureliustjin
https://x.com/aureliustjin
WEBSITE: AureliusTjin.com
PARTNERSHIPS & SPONSORSHIPS: aureliustjin.com/contact
