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  • * product name: beat.yoga

    * product description: yoga music recommendations (no playlist)

    * market research/validation: people think the app look good but and it seems like yoga teachers could use it because making good playlists takes a lot of time, but the idea hasn't taken off

    * number of users: a few downloads but no regular users

    * business model: none

    * product implementation stage: working app launched

    * tech stack: React-Native/Django

    * cost of running: 7$ for Django worker, requires an Apple Developer account

    * domain name(s) owned: beat.yoga

    * available platforms: iOS (https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/beat-yoga/id1505203964)

    * patent(s): none

    * next steps: reach out to yoga teachers and yogi who self practice to try to the app. business model could be subscription based

    * minimum offer: $5000

  • * product name: boomroom

    * product description: music with friends - everyone can tune in to boomroom and add songs to the shared queue

    * market research/validation: tried it with coworkers and they found it fun - someone's kids ended up taking over the queue and adding tons of fun. No regular use besides that

    * number of users: a few users came by but no returning or regular users

    * business model: none

    * product implementation stage: launched v1

    * tech stack: React, WebSocket, Django

    * cost of running: $7 for heroku worker + pay as you go for now.sh front-end hosting

    * domain name(s) owned: boomroom.co

    * available platforms: web (boomroom.co)

    * patent(s): none

    * next steps: add multiple rooms, try to get events to use it. business model could be ads

    * minimum offer: $2500

  • Do they have to be failed?