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RNR 283 - From Side Hustle to Top Charts with Simon Reggiani
Dec 15, 2023
From building a successful COVID side project to top charts and acquisition, Simon Reggiani shares insights on Wertle. Discusses technical stack, incremental user experience improvements, and transitioning from a side hustle to mainstream success. Also touches on balancing family life and startup ventures.
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- Success with side projects can lead to unexpected opportunities and growth.
- Focusing on core gameplay experience and value over flashy features can drive rapid success.
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Creating a Viral Word Game: A Side Project Success Story
Simon Fregiani shares the journey of creating an immensely popular game called 'Wertis' in just a week. By building a simple clone driven by the need to learn Expo EAS and satisfy his coding itch during the Christmas holidays, Simon saw rapid success. With 1.5 million downloads and climbing the iOS game charts, the game was eventually sold to a game studio for a significant amount, marking a highly successful side project.
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