Nicobe

Tech lead → Indie builder

Building MindNotes: AI content that sounds like you, not a robot

Making every mistake so you don't have to
Building in public

[Nicobe @NicobeDevFr]

So, it's been a month of building in public🎊, and I'm going to make a little summary of everything I've learned. I'm separating it into 3 categories (building, marketing, personal) and sharing what actually worked for me 👇

Building:

→ I validated ideas through users. I talked to people, not just nodded to my own hype.

→ I used the MomTest to invalidate one idea. It asks the right questions so users don't just flatter you.

→ Just because your app solves a problem doesn't mean people will buy it. I can be bothered enough to pay — but I'm biased.

→ Release a reliable MVP fast. It's "Minimum" and "Viable" for a reason — speed matters for learning.

→ Tech choice: pick what makes you fast and comfortable. Everyone will argue about speed/cost — but I care about shipping.

→ Copying an existing, proven concept is less risky. Start where people already pay. Less glamour, more odds.

→ A new concept is harder, but if it works, you get displacement power — few competitors, big upside.

Marketing:

→ Go niche. Small groups talk to each other. You get better conversion vs vague impressions.

→ Be consistent in your messaging. Don't flip your copy/position 15,000 times — pick one thing and stick with it.

→ Building an audience helps, but it's one channel. Ads, organic content, SEO — they all matter.

→ Organic content has massive upside if you learn it. I saw people explode by mastering it (@jackfriks).

Personal:

→ Discipline is the pillar. It doesn't guarantee success, but it's what people who win all have in → common.

→ Know when to quit. Sticking to an app that doesn't work wastes time. Fail fast, learn faster.

→ Failures teach more than long-term success. Success fades, mistakes stick — and they shape better moves.

→ Stop comparing yourself to others — it only brings frustration and stress. Focus on your path.

In one month I learned to validate with users, ship fast with a comfy tech stack, pick niche marketing, and treat discipline + smart quitting as core habits.

I'm grateful for everyone I've learned from by reading your posts or discussing in replies.

Let's make the next month even better

[Nicobe @NicobeDevFr]

Day 33 of building MindNotes:
I'm finally happy with the overall landing design !
Today I took some time reset my mind.
So I did some task planification, copywriting and features preparation.
I'll soon publish the landing !

[Nicobe @NicobeDevFr]

@anderoav Yeah I like backend so much better 🤣

[Nicobe @NicobeDevFr]

Day 32 of building MindNotes

First version of still ongoing.
Even with the AI tools, design is the part where I have the most trouble.

I'm always wondering if it looks good (if that even makes sense) or changing the colors, spacing, etc..

[Nicobe @NicobeDevFr]

@audiencon Miraculous Viral Product

[Nicobe @NicobeDevFr]

@AdityaShips It's accessible once you got the grab of what's working or not
For that you have to fail
Most pass on this step

[Nicobe @NicobeDevFr]

@averycode Fore sure gemini is right
We can see the huge design difference
Right is much more cleaner

[Nicobe @NicobeDevFr]

@jacobrodri_ Going with firebase

[Nicobe @NicobeDevFr]

Day 31 of building MindNotes

Today I wasn't feeling like coding.
I wasn't feeling like writing either and honestly I wasn't feeling to continue the streak.
But I still did a little, I switched on landing creation instead of the app test.

Sometimes when determination is fading the solution is to get some rest and come back stronger.

At least I didn't quit.

[Nicobe @NicobeDevFr]

@oranahhX Thanks for the advices !

[Nicobe @NicobeDevFr]

Day 31 of building MindNotes

Today I wasn't feeling like coding.
I wasn't feeling like writing either and honestly I wasn't feeling to continue the streak.
But I still did a little, I switched on landing creation instead of the app test.

Sometimes when determination is fading the solution is to get some rest and come back stronger.

At least I didn't quit.

[Nicobe @NicobeDevFr]

@jacobrodri_ This assets looks awesome !

[Nicobe @NicobeDevFr]

@averycode It's ok to dream big !

[Nicobe @NicobeDevFr]

@andi_losing Taking some time away when you feel like it is the good choice
It helps you coming stronger, don't be hard on yourself

[Nicobe @NicobeDevFr]

[MindNotes] Voice to notes apps for builders | Day 30

Created the MindNotes app in appstoreconnect and did all the subscriptions setup so I can setup RC after the first submission

I also fixed some onboarding stuff, still in trouble with the google auth😅

Today was a chill day I took some time for myself !

[Nicobe @NicobeDevFr]

🎉 1 month of building in public 🎉

→ 0 to 50K impressions 🔥
→ 0 to 71 followers 🚀
→ 90 posts, 0 days missed

MindNotes MVP: 70% done

Started posting into the void.

Now building an audience before launch.

Really happy with how this is going.

Thanks for being part of the journey 🙏

[Nicobe @NicobeDevFr]

[MindNotes] Voice to notes apps for builders | Day 30

Created the MindNotes app in appstoreconnect and did all the subscriptions setup so I can setup RC after the first submission

I also fixed some onboarding stuff, still in trouble with the google auth😅

Today was a chill day I took some time for myself !

[Nicobe @NicobeDevFr]

🎉 1 month of building in public 🎉

→ 0 to 50K impressions 🔥
→ 0 to 71 followers 🚀
→ 90 posts, 0 days missed

MindNotes MVP: 70% done

Started posting into the void.

Now building an audience before launch.

Really happy with how this is going.

Thanks for being part of the journey 🙏

[Nicobe @NicobeDevFr]

@MacAppu0 Excuse me
How many replies a day ? 😱

[Nicobe @NicobeDevFr]

So, it's been a month of building in public🎊, and I'm going to make a little summary of everything I've learned. I'm separating it into 3 categories (building, marketing, personal) and sharing what actually worked for me 👇

Building:

→ I validated ideas through users. I talked to people, not just nodded to my own hype.

→ I used the MomTest to invalidate one idea. It asks the right questions so users don't just flatter you.

→ Just because your app solves a problem doesn't mean people will buy it. I can be bothered enough to pay — but I'm biased.

→ Release a reliable MVP fast. It's "Minimum" and "Viable" for a reason — speed matters for learning.

→ Tech choice: pick what makes you fast and comfortable. Everyone will argue about speed/cost — but I care about shipping.

→ Copying an existing, proven concept is less risky. Start where people already pay. Less glamour, more odds.

→ A new concept is harder, but if it works, you get displacement power — few competitors, big upside.

Marketing:

→ Go niche. Small groups talk to each other. You get better conversion vs vague impressions.

→ Be consistent in your messaging. Don't flip your copy/position 15,000 times — pick one thing and stick with it.

→ Building an audience helps, but it's one channel. Ads, organic content, SEO — they all matter.

→ Organic content has massive upside if you learn it. I saw people explode by mastering it (@jackfriks).

Personal:

→ Discipline is the pillar. It doesn't guarantee success, but it's what people who win all have in → common.

→ Know when to quit. Sticking to an app that doesn't work wastes time. Fail fast, learn faster.

→ Failures teach more than long-term success. Success fades, mistakes stick — and they shape better moves.

→ Stop comparing yourself to others — it only brings frustration and stress. Focus on your path.

In one month I learned to validate with users, ship fast with a comfy tech stack, pick niche marketing, and treat discipline + smart quitting as core habits.

I'm grateful for everyone I've learned from by reading your posts or discussing in replies.

Let's make the next month even better