Phase 1: Foundation (Q1-Q2 2026)
- Pilot Program: Validate core 10-step workflow with 10-15 initial pilot customers in Charleston, SC and Austin, TX.
- Customer Acquisition: Target 50 new mid-market companies and staffing agencies.
- Key Metrics: Achieve 10-18% reply rates, 1-3 qualified intros per pilot in 14 days.
- Hiring Trigger: Solidify core founding team (2-3 FTEs).
Phase 2: Scale (Q3 2026)
- U.S. Market Penetration: Expand sales and marketing efforts into the broader Texas and South Carolina markets.
- Product Enhancement: Launch advanced analytics and begin lightweight CRM/ATS integrations (export/webhooks).
- Key Metrics: Achieve $500K ARR, 500+ qualified intros delivered.
- Hiring Trigger: Expand sales (1-2 FTEs) and engineering (1-2 FTEs) teams.
Phase 3: Expansion (Q4 2026)
- National Rollout: Begin targeting key accounts across the U.S. market.
- Enterprise Features: Launch enterprise-grade features like SSO and advanced security.
- Key Metrics: Achieve $1M ARR, 1000+ qualified intros delivered, maintain 15%+ reply rates.
- Hiring Trigger: Scale to 10-15 employees across all functions.