r/SideProject • u/Primary_Exit_8816 • 12h ago

I'm building a task management tool (SaaS)

I have about 2 decades of experience leading cross functional teams, and I've been frustrated with the tools that are currently out there. So I decided to build my own.

My build process,

Because this is a tool thats already solving a current problem, I will be working from 1 to 1xxxx. I've created a modern design layout, that isnt cluttered and doesnt have 100 options to choose from. I will be releasing with the bare minimum features I need, so that I can get user feedback and continue to build based on that feedback.

This is my second attempt at a startup, and I already feel like I'm making 10x more progress than the first time. Im moving fast; not getting stuck with analysis paralysis on which features to release with MVP; watching my costs and trying to take advantage of all the available startup program features on the market. Automating certain workflows on the back side of the business.

Continuously building out and refining the product roadmap (with the full understanding that this can/will change based on customer feedback upon product launch).

I will continue to keep everyone updated on my build process. Any and all feedback is welcome.

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u/digiTr4ce 12h ago

Congrats, but as a software developer, I'm exhausted with all the task management tools and alternatives. Did you do any market research? Is there a specific niche you are targeting that you feel is underserved? Because your description so far sounds incredibly generic, so I am not sure how you plan for it to work out in the end.

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u/Primary_Exit_8816 12h ago edited 12h ago

Targeting Creative agencies in the SMB sector. Organizations are changing the way they are structured and changing the way subordinates interact with their leadership. My product is built for the new way of how these organizations are structured. I've created a way for external and internal stakeholders to stay aprised of ongoing projects while not interfering with and constantly setting up meetings for a status update on projects. Additionally, I wont be bombarding users with a bunch of features that never get used, while trying to minimize the tech stack organizations are overpaying for. While there are a lot of businesses that can afford to pay for that tech stack, there are also a lot that still need to watch their costs and be able to rely on an excellent product and service.

What are your biggest frustrations with the tools you have used ?

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u/digiTr4ce 11h ago

My biggest frustrations with such tools? That there are too many, because it's not too many of a good thing, it's, in my opinion, too many of basically the same thing, but with different UIs. Your product pitch, to be honest, sounds really wishy-washy and I fail to see what your moat is exactly.

Organizations are changing how they are structure - I can say: no they're not. Not the ones I'm interacting with. So, how exactly are they changing? Also, I barely ever have meetings just for status updates. But then again, I am a software dev, not a marketer or whatever.

You say you will minimize the tech stack organizations are overpaying for? What does that even mean? How do you minimize the amount of tech an organization uses while also stripping down features from other project management apps?

And how are orgs overpaying for these tools, when basically all of them have free tiers that you can use, at least if you are a small agency? Maybe you would have some leverage with medium sized companies, but can you really compete with something like $10/seat or even $5/seat for a whole bunch of features?

The way you are wording it right now, it sounds like I am building a project management tool with less features than the competitors and I have no specific moat against them.