Ives van Hoorne
@compuives
Co-Founder @ CodeSandbox
Eeeevs
Aives
Flip
https://ivesvh.com
Bas Buursma
@bazzjuh
Co-Founder @ CodeSandbox
Boss
Bus
What if I put my local editor on
the web?
31 October 2016
11 November 2016
25 November 2016
26 November 2016
17 December 2016
29 December 2016
Component Editor
Component Library Builder
Online Component Library Builder
Online React Editor
Let the idea
evolve
26 January 2017
I lost motivation
Seek external feedback
Release fast
Follow KISS
Keep it simple, stupid
Don't overengineer
6 likes
1,000 true fans
Ask for (a lot of) feedback
Sharability (virality) Features
Medium
CodeSandbox Popularity
Passed Exams
1. Lower the learning curve
2. Encourage sharing & discovery
3. Give a local editor experience
Rewrite based on requirements gathered from usage
So how did we get here?
Make sure people like your product
Acquisition offers
Ask other founders
Listen to your advisor
But make your own plan
"Why not start a startup yourself?"
Flashback
Let's get an investment
How do you get an investment?
Get introductions
Pitch your idea
Pitch your idea a lot
NovelT
Hire so you can stay focused on your strengths
(Again) don't overengineer
Thanks a lot!
codesandbox/codesandbox-client
