TaskMaster - Productivity MVP
Built and launched an AI-powered productivity MVP in 6 weeks that secured $500k seed funding and attracted 2,000+ beta users.
The Challenge
TaskMaster founders had a tight deadline to build an MVP for investor pitches. They needed a functional, impressive product in just 6 weeks.
Key requirements: - AI-assisted task prioritization - Smart scheduling with calendar sync - Team collaboration features - Third-party integrations (Slack, Google Calendar) - Clean, modern UI - Mobile responsive design
Our Solution
Week 1-2: Core Features
- Built task creation and management - Implemented user authentication - Created dashboard with Vue.js - Added basic team features - Set up MongoDB database
Week 3-4: AI Integration
- Integrated OpenAI for task prioritization - Built smart scheduling algorithm - Added productivity insights - Implemented automated task suggestions - Created time tracking features
Week 5: Integrations
- Connected Google Calendar API - Added Slack notifications - Implemented email reminders - Built export features
Week 6: Polish & Launch
- UI/UX improvements - Performance optimization - Bug fixes and testing - Documentation and onboarding - Beta launch preparation
Technologies Used
Results & Impact
MVP built in 6 weeks
$500k seed funding secured
2,000+ beta users signed up
80% weekly retention rate
Featured on Product Hunt (Top 5)
Average 4.5 star rating
20+ investor meetings booked
"The team moved incredibly fast without compromising quality. The MVP exceeded our expectations and impressed investors."