Slices: The Deep Dish Swift Podcast Emmanuel Crouvisier
Feb 13, 2023
Emmanuel Crouvisier, developer of CardPointers and race driver, joins a lively discussion about blending passion with technology. He shares his journey from engineering director to full-time indie developer, emphasizing the balance of marketing and product development. Listeners will enjoy anecdotes about building the CardPointers app and insights on engaging an enthusiastic audience at conferences. Plus, there's a nostalgic twist with favorite iOS apps and a playful game of 'two truths and a lie.' A delightful mix of tech, personal stories, and pizza!
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From Side Project To Full-Time Product
- Emmanuel went full-time on CardPointers after years of side work and gradual expansion across platforms.
- He now runs iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android, web extension, and website versions as a solo indie developer.
A Decade Of Iteration Built The Product
- CardPointers evolved from earlier failed attempts including an iOS app and a Facebook bot over nearly ten years.
- Emmanuel built the backend iteratively from those experiments and kept reusing and refining the database and concepts.
Complexity Creates Opportunity
- Credit card rewards are intentionally complex because issuers want to attract users but limit payouts.
- That complexity creates a latent demand niche perfect for a focused indie product like CardPointers.