I'm Building an AI Software Startup (The Honest Process, Struggles & Wins)

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: https://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. ✉️ Signup is free: https://aureliustjin.com/newsletter *🌟 SOCIALS* https://instagram.com/aureliustjin https://x.com/aureliustjin WEBSITE: https://AureliusTjin.com 🧰 TOOLS & GEAR I USE: https://www.aureliustjin.com/tools 🛒 SHOP MY PRODUCTS: https://www.aureliustjin.com/shop 📅 MY YOUTUBE CONTENT PLANNER: https://aurelius.link/master ☕ BUY ME A COFFEE and get 5 BONUSES: https://aureliustjin.com/coffee *▼ ▽ MY RECOMMENDED TOOLS* 🚀 vidIQ - My secret YouTube growth tool. Start for just $1: https://vidiq.com/aureliustjin 🌐 Hostinger - Build a website in minutes with AI: https://aurelius.link/hostinger (Coupon: AURELIUS) 🎨 Canva Pro - Worth every penny for all your design needs: https://aurelius.link/canva 📘 Designrr - Ebook maker with dozens of templates: https://aurelius.link/designrr 🎵 Epidemic Sound - Where I get all my music for YouTube videos: https://aurelius.link/epidemicsound ................................................ *▼ ▽ 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* https://instagram.com/aureliustjin https://x.com/aureliustjin WEBSITE: https://AureliusTjin.com PARTNERSHIPS & SPONSORSHIPS: https://aureliustjin.com/contact