BMC Business Model Canvas - Interview with the developer of a fantastic app

Did you have any prior development or coding experience?

Yes, I graduated with a Computer Science degree from UFF, a university in Brazil. It's short for University Federal Fluminense.

What was the most challenging aspect of developing mobile app?

Making the interface fit well for all different mobile phone devices. Still trying to do so, even though the most used cellphone resolutions are nicely covered in the actual version.

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I am an independent developer from Brazil trying to build up success by developing some mobile apps, a short-term action for being able to possess useful products to sell to the market and really grow a nice company in the future.

Name a few of your favorite apps and reason you love them.

I don't use any other specific apps on my mobile besides my own, so I would say I love "BMC Business Model Canvas".

How long have you been working on this app?

I made a pre-version of it for another platform on WebGL from November 2017, to January 2018. The mobile version was an upgrade of that version, adapted to a business model that could eventually profit. I started working on the mobile version in July 2018, and I have been updating it until now. I think I have created a nice functional version at this point.

What need of the user did you have in mind when developing this app?

The need for creating a model to know the complete range, risks, clients and other important needs of new businesses before spending money on them. A complete view of the users' future business idea may clear up their minds and help them adjust the details of their business before making monetary investments. The app is free and the purchase plans are cheap, so small business persons (new to the market) can use it.

In what way do you think your app is better than similar apps on the market? Please describe in detail what innovation you think you bring and what you are proud of in your app.

It's the simplest app compared to the similar apps on the market. It provides a full real-time version of business model canvas, without having to scroll to visualize all items. This helps the users to connect ideas they wrote faster, without getting confused in a mess of notes and scrollbars. The drag and drop function also lets new users be more comfortable with learning how to use the app.

What are your future plans and expected features of the coming new versions of this app?

Well, the future features depend on the growth of the app (number of downloads and user interest), the more I see people want it, the more I increment new functions to it. On the 'new functions to come' list, there are: smart tips (about field descriptions), how to make your BMC tutorial (what to write first and how to connect the fields), theme change (changing the interface to other color for example), interface upgrades (making interface always cleaner than it is).

Assuming new users of your app are reading this page. What do you want to ask them to do (contact you about X, Share the app, etc.)?

I can say to them that the app is worth a try and it may help them save money by not investing on non-fully reviewed business projects. With this app, you avoid risks, and every business person knows that's an important attitude. Please download it, share with everyone you know that might need it and contact me about any problem, by using the in-app form, so I can make your experience better as soon as possible.