Web and IT development centre with hundreds of bunk beds in Thailand or Cambodia
IT and web development centre with hundreds of bunk beds in Thailand or Cambodia
What is the product or service being offered?
We want to build a web development centre where developers, web designers and social media people can meet, live and collaborate.
What is the intended target market?
The target market is nerds, geeks and web designers, who want to work on projects in a safe and healthy environment in a tropical climate. The intended target market for the products and services being developed at the facilities is a general world audience since we primarily will be developing software, web sites, cell phone applications and so on.
What is the benefit of the product or service?
The benefit of this service is that skilled programmers, web designers and social media people can collaborate closely together in a safe, clean, friendly and healthy environment so it will be a micro Silicon Valley for tiny to midsized startups.
Any additional details?
Apart from just being a web and IT development centre we will have a strong focus on health. Alcohol and drugs including coffee, tea and chocolate will not be tolerated on the premises. We will try to let everyone have access to a swimming pool and encourage people to spend at least an hour a day swimming to strengthen the physique of these poor nerds. We will try to give everyone access to computer screens where you can turn off the backlight so as to save the poor developers eyes. We will try to ensure that everyone is eating healthy meals at least three times a day. No candy will be sold at the premises, only fruit and fruit juice, plain yoghurt, dark rye bread, brown rice and other healthy stuff like that.
How will the product be positioned relative to similar ones in the market?
There are no products or services similar to this one in the cities I have researched to the best of my knowledge so we will have a unique product.
How will the product or service be sold and distributed?
The products and services which are created through at this startup space will be sold and distributed online, for instance through web shops, sales, financial instruments and so on.
How will you execute this project?
I will rent a building to start with, arrange AC and broadband fibre.
Do you have any previous relevant experience?
I have created a crowdfunding campaign in the past.
I know a lot of web, IT and social media people.
What is the name of your network and how many people are involved?
I just refer to my peeps as the network. We are a loosely connected, decentralized network of thousands of computer enthusiasts.
What happens if you fail?
I don't know what happens if I fail. I usually win. However, don't hold me liable if something goes wrong, my life is hard enough as it is. If we cannot reach the target we will have to reconsider what to do, perhaps put the money in one of the other projects we're involved with.
How will the business framework be set up?
If we manage to raise the funding, a limited company will be registered. I will personally keep a majority of the shares, say 55% or so. I will keep 10% of the donated amount to cover my expenses for setting up this project and for being involved during the development. I will appoint some friendly and knowledgeable person to coordinate the project locally and ensure that the deadlines are met.
What is the content of the disclaimer?
All of the contents in this project description are guidelines only and not legally binding. By donating to this project you agree never to sue or libel me or any of my associates working on this project. You agree not to hold us liable for any loss you may have incurred by getting involved. You agree to give us free hands to operate this business any way we see suitable. Donating to the project does not give you voting rights about our business matters. We may change the business plan at any given time (though we will try to stick to the plan as described here). We reserve ourselves against bankruptcy and unforeseen circumstances that might make the project unfeasible.
How can people contribute with other means than donating?
If you don't have any cash you can also get involved by working with us as a developer, designer, spreading the word or something else, maybe coming up with new ideas. It's easy to get involved and we welcome everyone who is friendly and knowledgeable about something. Just contact us at crowdfundinghangouts.com
Project name?
The name of this project is: IT and web development center with hundreds of bunk beds in Thailand or Cambodia.
Type of project?
A real life project in the vein of open source, this project effectively tries to provide a startup space for tech people.
Estimated amount of hours needed?
We estimate that tens of thousands of hours will be put into this project.
Payment model?
You can fund this project through our crowdfunding campaign.
Duration (full time, part time, project)?
We will try to have at least a handful of people working full time on this project.
Time frame (When should the project be completed)?
We strive to have a rental contract for the premises in the beginning of 2013.
Budget (From X USD to Y USD)?
We need at least 200.000 USD as a budget to ensure we can pay the rent, air conditioning, cleaning and a fibre broadband line for a while.
Project scope (Does this project add to/build on an existing platform or is this is an entirely new project?
This is an entirely new project.
Client type (Is this a B2B or B2C project)?
Our clients are mainly found online, the products and services developed on the premises will be sold both to private companies and directly to consumers.
Client scope (How many (new) customers or users do you expect from this service? 1-100, 100-1000, 1000-10000, 10000+)?
We expect our web services to reach out to more than a hundred thousand people within three years.
Designing required (Do you require designing service (creative, content, copywriting)?
We could need a couple of freelancing designers to develop a website for the project.
Similar products?
Startup spaces exist in many parts of the world, however I am not aware of any location like this within the cities I have researched.
Marketing (How will the customers find your product? Or, if it's a modification of an existing product, how will the customers notice the difference)?
Online customers will find the products and services produces at the facilities through our web services and web presence.
Developers, social media experts and designers who want to stay at the facilities will find the building through word of mouth, local forums and online websites etc.
What is the first reward?
If you invest 1 USD you will get your name on our website.
What is the second reward?
If you invest 10 USD you will get to stay at the premises for one night.
What is the third reward?
If you invest 100 USD you will get to stay at the premises for ten nights.
Campaign link: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/270822?a=589983