MVP Roadmap & Feature Prioritization
Core Features: Skill Profiles, Time Credit System, Matching & Discovery, Trust & Safety
Must-Have Features: User authentication, Skill listing, Credit system, Basic matching, Community verification
What's NOT in the MVP: Premium features (unlimited exchanges, priority matching), Community leaderboard, Group skill shares, Local business sponsor partnerships
Feature Prioritization Matrix
Phased Development Plan
| Phase | Features | Timeline | Success Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 (MVP - Weeks 1-8) | User authentication, Skill listing, Credit system, Basic matching, Community verification | Weeks 1-8 | 50 beta users, Core workflow completion rate > 60%, No critical bugs |
| Phase 2 (Weeks 9-16) | Premium features, Community leaderboard, Group skill shares | Weeks 9-16 | 250+ active users, 30-day retention > 35%, First 10 paying customers |
| Phase 3 (Weeks 17-24) | Local business sponsor partnerships, API integration, Advanced analytics | Weeks 17-24 | 1,000+ active users, $5K+ MRR, Viral coefficient > 0.3 |
Feature Prioritization Framework
Priority Score = (User Value × 0.4) + (Business Value × 0.3) + (Ease of Build × 0.3)
| Feature | User Value | Business Value | Ease of Build | Priority Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| User authentication | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8.7 |
| Skill listing | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8.5 |
| Credit system | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8.3 |
Technical Implementation Strategy
Mobile-first PWA (iOS feel, web technology), Location-based search with privacy controls, Push notifications for match opportunities, Integrated calendar for scheduling, Rating system with sentiment analysis
AI/ML Components: User matching, Credit system optimization
Low-Code/No-Code Opportunities: Authentication, Payment processing, Email notifications
Development Timeline & Milestones
Milestones Checklist
- Milestone 1: Technical Foundation (Week 2)
- Milestone 2: Core Functionality (Week 4)
- Milestone 3: Beta Ready (Week 6)
- Milestone 4: Public Beta (Week 8)
- Milestone 5: Product-Market Fit (Week 16)
- Milestone 6: Scale Ready (Week 24)
Launch Strategy & Go-Live Plan
Pre-Launch (Week 6-7): Build landing page with waitlist, Create demo video, Write launch blog post, Prepare Product Hunt launch
Beta Launch (Week 8): Invite 50-100 waitlist users, Monitor for critical bugs, Collect feedback via surveys + interviews
Public Launch (Week 10-12): Product Hunt launch, Post on Reddit, HackerNews, Indie Hackers, Email outreach to relevant communities
Success Metrics by Phase
| Phase | Metrics | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Beta signups, Onboarding completion, Core workflow usage, Critical bugs | 50-100, >70%, >60%, 0 |
| Phase 2 | Active users, D30 retention, Paid conversions, NPS score | 250+, >35%, 10+, >30 |
| Phase 3 | Active users, MRR, Viral coefficient, Churn rate | 1,000+, $5K+, >0.3, <7% |
Post-MVP Roadmap Vision
Next 6 Months (Months 4-9): Focus on product-market fit refinement, Key Features: Mobile app, team features, integrations, Goals: 2,500 users, $10K MRR, break-even
Next 12 Months (Months 10-15): Focus on scale and enterprise readiness, Key Features: API, white-label, advanced analytics, Goals: 10,000 users, $50K MRR, Series A ready
Long-Term Vision (18-24 months): Platform play with ecosystem, International expansion, Adjacent market opportunities