Path to Product
4 phases. 12 months. $27,500.
The full build roadmap for BidFast — from MVP to 200 paying operators.
Summary
| Phase | Timeline | Cost | Go signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 MVP | Month 1–3 | $8,500 | Voice → proposal working for painting, cleaning, and pest control. 10 beta operators using it. |
| Phase 2 Pricing Engine | Month 4–6 | $7,000 | Crowdsourced pricing data active in 5 metro areas. Operators reporting price confidence improvement. |
| Phase 3 Compliance Scale | Month 7–9 | $9,000 | 35-state compliance library live. $4,500 MRR. First 100 paying operators. |
| Phase 4 Platform Prep | Month 10–12 | $3,000 | 200 paying operators. $7,800 MRR. Trades OS cross-sell active. |
| Total | $27,500 | 12 months to 200 operators + $7,800 MRR | |
Phase Detail
Phase 1
MVP — Month 1–3
$8,500
Tasks
- → Voice capture pipeline (Whisper API)
- → Scope-to-line-item AI engine (trade-specific prompts)
- → Branded proposal PDF generation
- → E-signature integration
- → Onboarding pricing calibration flow
- → 10-state compliance template library
Go signal
Voice → proposal working for painting, cleaning, and pest control. 10 beta operators using it.
Phase 2
Pricing Engine — Month 4–6
$7,000
Tasks
- → Local market pricing database (by zip code + trade)
- → Crowdsourced flywheel — win/loss pricing data collection
- → Pricing suggestion overlay on proposals
- → Jobber + Housecall Pro integration
- → Mobile-first UX polish
- → Expand to 20 states in compliance library
Go signal
Crowdsourced pricing data active in 5 metro areas. Operators reporting price confidence improvement.
Phase 3
Compliance Scale — Month 7–9
$9,000
Tasks
- → Full 35-state compliance template library (legal review)
- → Compliance auto-detection by operator location
- → Team accounts (up to 10 users)
- → Open tracking + follow-up reminders
- → QuickBooks integration
- → Conversion analytics dashboard
Go signal
35-state compliance library live. $4,500 MRR. First 100 paying operators.
Phase 4
Platform Prep — Month 10–12
$3,000
Tasks
- → Trades OS cross-sell integration hooks
- → Referral program (operator → operator)
- → Custom proposal template builder
- → Advanced analytics (close rate by proposal type)
- → API for integration partners
- → Seed raise collateral
Go signal
200 paying operators. $7,800 MRR. Trades OS cross-sell active.
Capital Ask
$27,500
| Use of funds | Amount |
|---|---|
| AI/engineering — voice pipeline + proposal engine | $12,000 |
| Compliance library — 35 states, legal review | $8,000 |
| Marketing & operator acquisition | $5,000 |
| Reserve | $2,500 |
This is bootstrappable without external funding. The minimum viable business needs $27.5K — achievable from savings, revenue-based financing, or a single operator-investor.