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Description of the project
PitchFactor
PitchFactor will be a 2-sided marketplace for job seekers and recruiters servicing as an additional service to streamline the early stage of recruiting process.
USP: Job seekers can stand out from the crowd by recording an impactful short video pitch, instead of sending their CV or application letter.,
Recruiters save time vetting candidates for the initial interview.
MVP scope: Web-based app for job seekers and recruiters; Browser plugin for job seekers;
“Headless” content management system (connect API, e.g. Contentful?) capable of handling multi-media content fast; Extended analytics functionality for recruiters
Outlook: Earn additional revenue via API monetization by providing PitchFactor as a whitelabel solution to leading HR services like Taleo and Personio.
Team: 3xbiz + experienced software development studio from US who are our partners
🧭 Mission
To make freelancing an equally recognized career choice -with decent work, growth opportunities, and teamwork.
🔭 Vision
Our vision is to provide freelancers a platform and community that puts them first; to change the perception of freelancing making it an equally recognized career choice with a decent work environment and respect they deserve.
Ramen.network Team: 4 people (2x biz, 1xUX, 1xdev)
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Description of Product (MVP)
PitchFactor
PitchFactor will be a 2-sided marketplace for job seekers and recruiters servicing as an additional service to streamline the early stage of recruiting process.
USP: Job seekers can stand out from the crowd by recording an impactful short video pitch, instead of sending their CV or application letter.,
Recruiters save time vetting candidates for the initial interview.
MVP scope: Web-based app for job seekers and recruiters; Browser plugin for job seekers;
“Headless” content management system (connect API, e.g. Contentful?) capable of handling multi-media content fast; Extended analytics functionality for recruiters
Outlook: Earn additional revenue via API monetization by providing PitchFactor as a whitelabel solution to leading HR services like Taleo and Personio.
Team: 3xbiz + experienced software development studio from US who are our partners
Product MVP - for Freelancers:
For freelancers: build a professional profile, based not only on their functional experience, but also on their character and personality.
USP for freelancers: Freelancers get more and better client leads, can increase their rates & margins and save time because ramen. rre-filters clients for them.
MVP scope: Web-based app with the freelancer profile, tag system, possibility to upload multimedia-content, client request form, social login + connectors to APIs like Calendly and Mailchimp, social engagement features, Basic analytics functionality using Segment / Kissmetrics (tbd), GCP
Product MVP - for clients:
Clients can contact freelancers, save freelancer profiles they like and send project requests.
Outlook:
AI/ML-based matching algorithm is our key asset. It will match clients and freelancers based on their knowledge graph and tag system. The algorithm allows clients to build high-performance team of cross-functional people with diverse skills and matching characters.
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ramen. company building approach
MVP
Blueprint
Growth
Scale
Discover
Describe
Validate
Operating model & KPI definition
MVP building and launch
Proof-of-concepts
Growth & Ops Scaling
Conceptualize
Build Product
Strategic Fit/�Picture of the Future
Desirability/�Feasibility/Viability
Growth &�Monetization
Scale &
Profit
Insight exploration
WE ARE HERE
Already > 50 users registered in beta!
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Product Vision
Mission: We are a responsible business which puts freelancers first, letting them do their best work with respect & appreciation they deserve
Business model: We aim to become a two-sided marketplace which matches freelancers with their best clients.
USP FOR FREELANCERS
USP FOR CLIENTS
GET BETTER LEADS
INCREASE YOUR RATE & MARGINS
GET TO 1ST SALES CALL FAST
FIND AND MATCH WITH BEST FREELANCERS
BE RESPONSIBLE – BY WORKING DIRECTLY AND PAYING FAIR
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MVP Scope: Freelancers
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
TAG SYSTEM
SHOWCASES
CLIENT REQUEST FORM
BASIC ANALYTICS
GET BETTER LEADS
INCREASE YOUR RATE & MARGINS
GET TO 1ST SALES CALL FAST
GET MORE LEADS
TBD!
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MVP Scope: Clients
CONTACT FREELANCERS WITH PROJECT REQUESTS
SEARCH FREELANCERS BASED ON BOTH SKILLS & PERSONALITY
SAVE FAVOURITE FREELANCERS
PAYMENT WORKFLOW
TBD!
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Product Vision v. 2.0 (Jan 23)
Key principles / truths: A “high performing team” creates higher value then sum of individual freelancers.
Mission: We turn the freelance hiring process around. We match Freelancers in a Community (based on strengths, skills, experience).
Clients hire Individuals, not “ressources per hour”, and matching team members from the network.
Monetization: Freelancers pay SaaS for the marketing & community functionality - not % per contract.
Clients pay % per contract (later)
Product Manager
Designer
Data Scientist
START-UP TEAM ON DEMAND
MARKETING TEAM ON DEMAND
CMO
Content Manager
Performance Manager
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OUR MISSION�RAMEN. CONTRIBUTES TO “DECENT WORK” SDG
We are a responsible business which puts freelancers first, letting them do their best work with respect & appreciation they deserve:
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And what is the mission for you?
Let’s do an exercise!
Facilitator: Damian
Damian: make the world a better place for freelancers
Treat them with respect..
Give them the opportunity to shine
Make sure that they don’t get exploited
Practical: actually empower them to have a better life
Make a business for good
Manoj:
Crowded online talent place
Today: employer-employee relation
Goal w. ramen: Be able to set up a team with diff skills (like a pick—up group to setup a project/startup) in a democratic way;
Fair compensation for all
(step away from 1-time utilization)
> Ocean’s 11
Joao: Mix of 2 – have equality of opportunity all over the internet (> equalizer)
There are 2 kinds of Flers – fulltime vs opportunistic; but there is no actual distinction on the platforms – PPH treatment
Ramen could be an actual human freelancing that is completely different of how people perceive a freelancer
So that as a child I could say “I want to be a FLer so to say..”
Lisa: Make freelancing a feasible career choice
Currently platforms bridge the gap, but we want to turn around - freelancer first etc…
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