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011: Mastering Mobile App Development: Ninja Techniques – Michael Chiang

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup
The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup
Episode • Feb 2, 2018 • 47m





Michael Chiang, an entrepreneur from Manhattan, joins The Expat Money Show to discuss app development and offers four steps to save months of effort. He specializes in pet-related apps and co-founded FitBark, a dog activity tracker available in over 125 countries. His latest venture, JoyRide, is a mobile trivia game played during Uber rides, where winning covers the ride's cost.





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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:



  • Why pivoting an idea in a new direction can make you money

  • The beginning of Augmented Reality apps (AR)

  • Why 200k downloads in 4 days can still be considered a failure

  • Looking for problems to fix can make you a good entrepreneur

  • How having the mindset of an athlete can set you up for success in business



 

4 KEY STEPS TO BUILDING AN APP:







  • Share your idea with a trusted circle and beyond to get feedback, ensuring your concept is clear and needed in the market.

  • Build a trustworthy team from your network who understands and supports your vision.

  • Create a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) quickly to test its viability and gather early feedback, failing fast if necessary.

  • Ensure proper funding, aiming for $10-20k USD to develop and test your MVP, allowing flexibility to pivot if needed.



 





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