This is my first time posting. I wanted to take a moment to share a quick thank you to Everett and this group. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been building out my PropTech startup, VIP Living, and as a non-technical founder doing this solo (for now), there have been a lot of moments where I’ve had to figure things out in real time. Connecting with Everett has helped me step back and think more clearly. Not just about what I’m building for residents, but how the app should also function and benefit third-party companies we plan to integrate with. Right now I'm focused on structure, integrations, and what actually makes an MVP viable vs. just visually appealing. One of the biggest mindset shifts for me has been understanding that I don’t need to replace every system on day one. I need to build the layer that connects them all. That’s where VIP Living is heading! We're here to reduce disruption when vendors and/or ownership changes within multi-family housing. Today, whenever an apartment community switches vendors and/or management, residents often have to uninstall apps, reinstall new ones, save new websites, and links, then learn a new system. The third-party app you used today to pay rent, may not be the same third-party 6 months from now. Starting now with VIP Living, the resident experience stays the same and the tools they need remain in one stationary place, even if backend vendors change. VIP handles the integration layer, so the property can switch from Yardi to AppFolio, or from one parking vendor to another, without forcing residents to relearn everything or jump from app to app or website to website. That realization alone shifted how I see the MVP and the opportunity. It’s not just about consolidating features. It’s about: - retention value - operational value - and enterprise value I’m still early in the journey and currently building the prototype myself, but I’m actively working toward bringing on a strong technical partner/CTO who can help take this to the next level.

I'm doing the final testing of the Plain n' Simple before submitting to the Chrome Extension Store. ✅ Things I've completed: - Updated the UI of the Chrome Extension—updated color scheme - Users can now minimize and drag the extension anywhere on the page - Built the web application for Premium users - Save and compare jobs - Resume matching against jobs - Built an AI coach to help you prepare for roles - Users can provide feedback about the extension and web app - Users can create an account using Gmail ⏱️ Remaining items to be tested: - Allowing users to sign up using their email - Final security checks I will be talking about what I've learned building this tool next week because phew... www.useplainandsimple.app Comment with what have you been working on??

Great class tonight and truly amazing of what can be created in such a short period of time.

This week felt like planting a seed and finally seeing it bloom 🌱. In just 7 days, my store pulled in $9K+ in A farmer once planted seeds but struggled to see a harvest until he met a wise gardener who showed him the right soil, the right tools, and the right season. With guidance, the harvest came quickly and abundantly. Ecommerce works the same way—when you walk with someone who knows the path, the results multiply faster. 🌾

I just had my first taste of what’s possible with this online business model.Not a crazy number yet, but seeing results this early gave me a huge boost of confidence. It feels like I’m finally connecting the dots. 🧩 Anyone else remember their first “aha” win?