The Startup Ideas Podcast Go From Idea → 10,000 Users With This Simple Strategy
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Jun 4, 2025 
In this insightful conversation, Sherry Jiang, founder of the AI-native personal finance app Peek, shares her innovative journey. She discusses how 'vibe coding' enabled rapid prototyping, combined with user testing to refine the app. Sherry highlights the power of building in public on social media for user growth, achieving thousands of users within a month. The use of AI tools for both app development and marketing is a focal point, showcasing how technology can enhance user engagement and content creation, making finance more accessible and enjoyable.
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Rapid Prototyping Accelerates Learning
- Start building with a simple prototype coded in a few hours to test user interest immediately.\n- Don’t wait for perfection; rapid prototyping accelerates learning and iteration.
Chunk Info to Prevent Overwhelm
- Chunking information into bite-sized pieces prevents user overwhelm and encourages engagement.\n- Behavioral science principles like progressive disclosure enhance app usability and user satisfaction.
Rule of Six for User Testing
- Sherry vibe coded a basic prototype in under three hours and started user testing immediately.\n- She applied the ‘rule of six’ by interviewing six ideal users to gain focused feedback quickly.