Guide 05
Roadmap overview
A five phase journey from setup to launch, designed for part time founders and volunteers.
Phases and duration
Setup
1 week
Branding, tools, and hiring setup.
Kick off
2 to 3 weeks
First volunteers onboarded and rituals live.
Proto dev
8 to 10 weeks
Core features and UX progress.
Product dev
8 to 10 weeks
Stability, quality, and production readiness.
Launch
4 to 6 weeks
Release, first customers, and promotion.
Time commitment per phase
| Phase | Founder | Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | 3 to 5 hrs per week | 5 to 8 hrs per week |
| Kick off | 5 to 10 hrs per week | 8 to 10 hrs per week |
| Proto dev | 8 to 10 hrs per week | 5 to 8 hrs per week |
| Product dev | 8 to 10 hrs per week | 3 to 5 hrs per week |
| Launch | 5 to 10 hrs per week | 1 to 3 hrs per week |
Roadmap foundations
- Minimal branding and online presence.
- Clear ideation and a simple value proposition.
- Social media and website ready for hiring.
- Daily or every other day meetings and demos.
Total journey
The full guided journey is designed to take about five to six months. With a steady cadence, you can reach production without funding.