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Productivity & SaaS

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.

Client
TaskMaster Startup
Duration
6 weeks (MVP)
Team Size
3 developers
Industry
Productivity & SaaS

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

Vue.jsNode.jsMongoDBOpenAI APIVercelSlack APIGoogle Calendar APISendGrid

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."
David Kim
Co-founder, TaskMaster

Key Metrics

6 weeks
time To M V P
$500k
funding
2,000+
beta Users
80%
retention