The biggest lesson I learned? Getting over my fear and finally #buildinpublic. You all, the feedback, the bugs, the late-night DMs, have been incredible.
I'm not stopping. We're gonna keep building, keep shipping.
To the finalists: go crush it. To everyone else: see you at the top. 🔥
#startup #founder #Delta
The @enter_delta II program is officially a wrap!
Did I make the final 3 going to SF? Nope. 😂
Am I disappointed? Not at all.
Just getting @MySponza chosen as 1 of the 1500+ applications was the validation I needed. What a ride. A massive, massive thank you to @PeterDAmbrosio and the whole @_TheResidency team for the shot.
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My next #buildinpublic update:
Me: "I'm going to shoot a nice, clean demo of @MySponza last week!"
The Universe: "Hold my beer."
Last week, I've been fighting a 3-front war:
1. A new registration bug (caused by a "simple" dropdown 🙄).
2. An intermittent subscription bug (the worst kind).
3. A rogue Docker image that decided to crash the whole server.
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BUT—as a massive thank you for all the amazing feedback (and for watching me put out these fires)...
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT:As soon as these bugs are squashed, I'm posting a 100% OFF COUPON for everyone to access the full Sona AI co-pilot on MySponza.
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So, one more time, with feeling. Thanks for the wake-up call, Everyone.
OLD/SMALL NARRATIVE: "AI for visa jobs." THE REAL MISSION: "MySponza: Stop just applying. Start winning jobs with your AI co-pilot."
(P.S. @PeterDAmbrosio@abhinavguptaIAQ, this is my final one-liner, I promise. Maybe. ��) (cc @enter_delta @theresidency)
OK, #buildinpublic is wild.
I build a tool for visa jobs.
I post about it.
A user (I hope 😀) (@sakaslim) basically says, "This is small. What happens when COS is gone?"
I realize... he's right. I'm building a Ferrari but telling everyone it's a really good lawnmower.
Thanks for the heads up Yemi and every other reviewer.
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I've been so focused on our first market (UK sponsorship) that I've been failing to explain the real mission.
The problem isn't just the visa. The problem is that job seekers are "applying" into a void.
MySponza's AI isn't just a "finder." It's a "co-pilot" for everyone, to review your CV, prep you for interviews, and actually help you win.
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#buildinpublic update #3!
This @enter_delta week 1 deliverable was the final boss.
I'd rather find a production CORS bug (week 1) or build a whole Next.js dashboard (week 2) than try to write one single, non-cringe sentence about my startup.
After 20 drafts of "AI-powered synergy," I'm pretty sure this is it.
@MySponza "Skip the sponsorship guessing game. Our AI platform matches your CV directly to verified UK employers."
I also shot the 30-sec pitch video. Pls be nice. 😂
How'd I do, @PeterDAmbrosio@abhinavguptaIAQ@aaravguptta ? (cc @theresidency)
Video below
Hey great people,
Are you, or is anyone you know, currently looking for a UK visa sponsorship job?
We all know how frustrating the guessing game is. I got so fed up that I built https://t.co/VdvBZouuEb @MySponza —an AI platform that matches your CV directly to verified UK companies that are actually sponsoring.
The good news: The project has gotten serious recognition and was just accepted into The Delta, one of the top venture programs in the world. We're not small!😀😀😀
As part of the program, I had to post my 30-second pitch on X (Twitter), and this is where I'd love your support.
The Ask:
1. Please engage with the pitch. A like/comment from our community would mean the world:
https://t.co/fijjKPJnBj
2. Most importantly: Please test the platform. Since you are the exact people I'm building this for, I need your 100% honest feedback to make it perfect for those still in the job hunt.
Product Link again abeg: https://t.co/VdvBZouuEb
Thanks for supporting one of your own! 🙏🏾🇳🇬"
My #buildinpublic updates went quiet. Why?
I found the real "final boss" after the pitch... it's called "juggling user feedback, refactoring a .NET API, and designing 3 new features at once." 😅
The founder grind is real, but @MySponza is getting stronger. More updates coming!
(P.S. @PeterDAmbrosio@abhinavguptaIAQ I'm still building! 😂)
(cc @enter_delta@theresidency)
@svallejo_tech@TevatiyaNupur@MySponza That's a fantastic insight, @svallejo_tech . The "no code" part is the real discipline, isn't it?
It's so tempting to jump straight to fixing, but you're 100% right—clarity only comes from that dedicated synthesis.
That's a super valuable tip. Thanks for sharing!
My #buildinpublic updates went quiet. Why?
I found the real "final boss" after the pitch... it's called "juggling user feedback, refactoring a .NET API, and designing 3 new features at once." 😅
The founder grind is real, but @MySponza is getting stronger. More updates coming!
(P.S. @PeterDAmbrosio@abhinavguptaIAQ I'm still building! 😂)
(cc @enter_delta@theresidency)
Hahahaha, it's the unwritten rule of #buildinpublic, right? "In case of silence, assume I'm building!" 😂
That's amazing you're deep in user feedback. Honestly, getting into their real thought process is the actual final boss—way harder than any line of code. Sounds like you're crushing it.
Thanks so much for the support, it means a lot! Right back at you. 🔥
@alexcloudstar@enter_delta Haha, 100%! My brain was running on fumes by draft 20. I'd almost rather fight 100 real bugs! 😂 Thanks so much for the props!
@svallejo_tech@enter_delta Thanks so much! You're 100% right, a frictionless flow is everything. We're obsessing over that exact screen right now—solid validation and a smooth UI are top of the list. Appreciate the great feedback!