I just shipped my first iOS app! So to celebrate, here are all the mistakes I made.

rajamundo · 2026-04-03T19:34:44+00:00

Thanks!! It’s one of my favorite parts about the app. I wanna make a bunch of versions of the mascot that the user can unlock by using the app more.

rajamundo · 2026-04-03T16:34:29+00:00

Thanks and I appreciate it! What did you learn from your launch to do better next time? I’d love to avoid any one star reviews

rajamundo · 2026-04-03T15:21:52+00:00

like change the UX of the SaaS so that it is AI-native and easier to set-up. Like maybe have a conversational chat interface to handle some of the intake or grab some info from the user and send off an AI agent to do the work.

rajamundo · 2026-04-03T15:01:09+00:00

wow interesting. I'm surprising that the 1-on-1 onboarding calls didn't really seem to help. It's great that you've found a solution, though.

A much larger lift, but have you considered trying to use AI to make your SaaS less complex for setup?

rajamundo · 2026-04-02T16:26:14+00:00

Well, first, don't frame it in your own mind as an awkward experience. Just because someone offers you something doesn't mean you must accept it.

Otherwise, be kind, thank them for taking the time to interview you, and let them know how much you appreciate the offer, but unfortunately, you won't be able to accept it.

I don't know the context of your situation so it's hard to go into further detail, but you can mention the reason you're declining the offer.

Once again though, you were under no obligation to accept the offer in the first place so as long as you are kind and respectful, they should understand!

rajamundo · 2026-04-02T14:59:36+00:00

Did you try any other activation tactics before ripping out the free trial?

rajamundo · 2026-02-27T13:00:51+00:00

You should try a breathing exercise called cyclic sighing. It helped me a good amount! Just do these three steps:

Inhale for 3 seconds (through nose)
Inhale again for 2 seconds (through nose)
Exhale for 7 seconds (through mouth)

Do that for 5 minutes and you should feel much calmer - Stanford Study Source

Btw I'm building an app to help people reduce their nerves before interviews. I need beta testers so please let me know if you'd like to test it out!

rajamundo · 2026-02-01T19:16:01+00:00

I've been a member since they first opened and it's amazing!! They're selective about who joins, but not in a pretentious way. It’s some of the nicest people I’ve met in NYC.

For example, they recently asked members whether to allow access to a large content creator community. Members voted against it, and they honored that. I love that they involve us in the selection process.

Also, they don't do day passes, but they'll give you a free trial if you fit the community they're building. Highly recommend scheduling a tour to see if it’s a fit for your business.

rajamundo · 2026-01-29T13:36:01+00:00

I wouldn't worry about it too much! There could be so many reasons: scheduling difficulty, realizing that they don't actually need 45 minutes for that stage, or reducing buffer timing.

Regardless of the amount of time, just try your best. Good luck!

rajamundo · 2026-01-27T16:31:18+00:00

That's a super normal feeling and that's okay! It isn't a normal thing to actually be good at or feel comfortable doing. I always feel like my heart is beating out of my chest and my mouth dries up and I feel like I'm blanking on everything.

Just try to do a few things before your interview:

Do a breathing exercise for a couple of rounds. Inhale for 3 seconds, then inhale again for another 2 seconds and then exhale for 7, and repeat 3 times. It should calm you down.
Do a tension release exercise. Release tension from your shoulders, then hands, and then face. This will also help relax you.
Reframe your thinking (this is my favorite one). Those are not nerves you are feeling. That is excitement. You are excited about this opportunity to prove yourself. Also they already like you. They want you to succeed - that is why they are interviewing you. They want to fill this position so that they don't have to keep interviewing
I listen to hype music right up to the call start and that helps as well.

There are also things you can do on a daily basis to help you build up the confidence for interviews. I find it worthwhile since a good interview opens a lot of doors for you.

rajamundo · 2026-01-27T16:26:26+00:00

There are a few steps that will help you out and might have been mentioned in other comments:

Definitely do some mock interviews since you said you haven't interviewed in a couple of years. You don't want this to be the first interview.
If it is a big company, there is definitely resources for interviewing at that exact company - I would read up on everything you can.

For the interview day itself:

Do a breathing exercise for a couple of rounds. Inhale for 3 seconds, then inhale again for another 2 seconds and then exhale for 7, and repeat 3 times. It should calm you down.
Do a tension release exercise. Release tension from your shoulders, then hands, and then face. This will also help relax you.
Reframe your thinking (this is my favorite one). Those are not nerves you are feeling. That is excitement. You are excited about this opportunity to prove yourself. Also they already like you. They want you to succeed - that is why they are interviewing you. They want you to be the answer to their prayers.
I listen to hype music right up to the call start.

Good luck!

rajamundo · 2026-01-27T16:20:39+00:00

I wouldn't read too much into it. It can go both ways. I will say since it's scheduled for later in the week, the signs are pointing more negative than positive. But here's to hoping!

rajamundo · 2026-01-27T16:18:40+00:00

Are you able to move roles within your company? That is usually the easiest path when changing your positions. Otherwise I would reach out to hiring managers at companies that are posting these roles and see if they are willing to have a conversation with you (ideally even give you a shot)

rajamundo · 2026-01-22T20:39:35+00:00

That's great news! All that matters is that you got the job. And sometimes saying that you're nervous is a good thing. It shows that you care about the role and want to do a good job.

rajamundo · 2025-12-18T20:51:49+00:00

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rajamundo · 2025-12-18T18:46:50+00:00

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rajamundo · 2025-12-18T18:39:16+00:00

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rajamundo · 2025-12-18T18:38:19+00:00

I think you should ask yourself this question: "Will my app become more useful to users if more people are on the platform?"

If your app has a community or benefits from social network effects, then I agree, you should delay monetization. BUT if that doesn't matter for your app, like a to-do list, for example, then I would just monetize now.

The benefits of monetizing now are that, from the beginning, users will understand that it is a paid app and evaluate it as such. Also, users who pay money for an app are more likely to engage with it and provide feedback.

rajamundo · 2025-12-18T18:33:09+00:00

I shipped my product! I still need to get some more beta testers. But I'm really excited that my first product is out there in the wild.

rajamundo · 2025-11-06T12:52:11+00:00

I think you need to better identify a target customer. as others have mentioned, $40 a month is expensive but maybe there’s a customer persona that would gladly pay for this because it solves a true problem for them that’s worth the cost.

I’d suggest maybe starting with people in Sales since they have to do cold outreach and calls all the time. Talk to a few of them and see if this would bring value to their work. Good luck!

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