We just got the news we were approved to join Startup Chile's 10th round.
But there's something bothering us and we want to hear what you guys think.
When we filled the application form, we had one idea. Now, a few months later, we are being accelerated in Startup Farm, a 5-week Brazilian acceleration program, with another idea (yet the same name - Yoozon).
The idea approved to join Startup Chile is: "Host websites using Dropbox".
The idea we are working right now is: "Analytics for Project Managers".<p>The former is sexy. The later isn't.<p>We have already worked 3 weeks on the Analytics idea, validating our market and getting to a viable market-pain that we can heal. We don't have any code yet in this idea.<p>On the other hand, we didn't validate our market with the Dropbox idea, but we already have a [micro] MVP.<p>What do you guys think?<p>This is a broad question and that's the idea. We want to discuss the whole idea regarding the direction we should go now.<p>Any help will be much appreciated.
I think you guys should go for the idea that you believe in more. From the little information Ive gathered, it seems you are more passionate about the Analytics for Project Managers, but are hesitant because you have built out an MVP for the Dropbox idea. In my opinion, if thats the only reason who you would consider choosing the Dropbox idea, then you shouldnt choose it.You can build out an MVP for the ANalytics idea.
> "Host websites using Dropbox"<p>This seems like a cool hack, but awfully dependent on Dropbox for the core product of your business.<p>* If dropbox doesn't like what you are doing, they can just block you.<p>* If they really like what you are doing, it would be pretty easy for them to start offering the same service (and block you).<p>* There are bandwidth limits to files shared on Dropbox, meaning that it would only work for low-traffic sites where uptime is not critical. And if people don't care that much about their website, they are unlikely to want to pay for the service.<p>With the analytics product, you are in control and not at the mercy of another platform.
I went thru Startup Chile gen 7. Happy to give advice in more depth if you'd like, d@dylanized.com<p>Short answer: keep both ideas going for a while
In Start-Up Chile's 9th generation right now.<p>Like with Dylan, you're welcome to get in touch if you want any advice regarding the program - email's in my profile.