Over the coming weeks we will be showcasing the stories of 18 individuals that will be participating in the World’s First Virtual App Incubator program. By following along her on AppClover.com you will see exclusive content and have an opportunity to see inside the wins and struggles of the App Entrepreneur, from idea inception to launch.
Why start a mobile app incubator?
Well, because starting an app business can be challenging all on your own and we want to help you succeed.
The long answer:
A lot of people seem to think that starting an app business can be a quicker, easier, cheaper way to entrepreneurial success. The challenges new startups face are the same challenges new app developers face, it is no different in the app business.
Unfortunately, these challenges often cause the downfall of a talented entrepreneur with a great idea. Especially in the world of apps, where there is a significant learning curve for new business owners. This is the opposite of what we want. We want great ideas and great apps to take off!
So what’s the solution?
Enter the APP INCUBATOR.
For app entrepreneurs, this is a perfect fit. Based on our experience, there is a clear path and definite skills that entrepreneurs need to build successful apps. Through an incubator, we can mentor entrepreneurs along this path and hook them up directly with resources that we know will work for them. Appreneurs + App Incubator…it’s the perfect marriage!
BUT, app incubator programs aren’t for just anyone.
Many people join incubators and maybe you have been or would like to be one of them!
People who join incubators are people who…
1. Have a great idea and want to turn it into a business
2. Have some of the skills required
3. Don’t have one or more of many resources needed to build it into a successful business, such as:
a. Guidance from mentors
b. Access to investors
c. Access to legal & financial advice
d. Systems in place for rapid development
If you’ve started your own business before you know that it can be a high-risk venture with many unforeseen obstacles.
Incubators take green entrepreneurs and pair them with advisors and mentors who have a track record of success, and are able to take much of the guesswork out of building a successful new business.
So to have an incubator organized and set up in the exact industry that you want to get into is a true gift that can keep on giving… and ultimately help to ensure your success when you take all the appropriate actions.
One of the main objectives of an incubator is to connect entrepreneurs with other like-minded individuals that are in a similar place. Incubators typically start all the participants at the same time and put them in an environment that sets them up for success. Allowing the members to collaborate with each other and lend support.
Acting independently, a new entrepreneur inspired by a great idea can easily spend YEARS trying to get it off the ground: assembling the right team, creating a strong strategy, getting your first customers and many, many more challenges. Due to the rapid-development style of an incubator, most entrepreneurs who are accepted walk in with an idea, and finish the program with a full fledged business that is ready to earn revenue from customers.
It’s all about quickly and efficiently assembling the building blocks to success…
Long story short: If you’re a new entrepreneur and you want to MAXIMIZE your chances of success, an incubator is where you want to be.
Now, let’s talk about how we’re taking things to the next level.
In addition to all the benefits of incubators that you just read about, there are a few things that separate ours from the pack.
First of all, this incubator is VIRTUAL. Most incubator programs actually expect you to re-locate your life to join their program in person. Not in the 90 Day App Challenge. Here, you’ll be able to participate in the program from anywhere in the world.
Second, and even more importantly, the 90 Day App Challenge includes an awesome partnership opportunity. In our program, you’ll be able to partner with all the other entrepreneurs, creating an App Network that will skyrocket your traffic, downloads and revenue. Picture yourself receiving revenue from all 18 apps in the Incubator, not just the one you built! Talk about a bonus.
Stay tuned here at App Clover as each week we will be showcasing the JOURNEY of the participants in the Virtual App Incubator. It will be a wild ride for sure. We will be sharing behind the scenes peeks at the life of an app developer… the struggles and the victories. We will be sharing the entire process with you as if you were watching a reality show. Please feel free to ask questions in the comments below.
If you have an app idea and are looking for the quickest, most effective way to turn it into a successful venture, apply to be in the next 90 Day App Challenge!
Amish Shah & James Sol Radina
Founders & Mentors of The 90 Day App Challenge
http://90DayAppChallenge.com
