May 12, 2016

How to Build a Social AI-Powered App in 2026

How to Build a Social AI-Powered App — if you're reading this, you're likely building a budget or writing a PRD. This guide focuses on execution steps, not moti...

How to Build a Social AI-Powered App — if you're reading this, you're likely building a budget or writing a PRD. This guide focuses on execution steps, not motivational fluff.

90-Day Execution Map

Month 1: scope + build. Month 2: launch + measure. Month 3: iterate on retention data.

Week 1–2: PRD + design
Week 3–5: development
Week 6: launch + first 100 users

Scope Discipline

MoSCoW prioritization prevents the #1 MVP failure: shipping too much too late.

Must: one job-to-be-done
Should: onboarding polish
Could: referrals, AI
Won't (v1): enterprise features

Partner Selection

Fixed-price, milestone-based agencies reduce founder anxiety vs hourly unknowns.

Entry packages from $3,460
TestFlight before final payment
References in your vertical

Launch Checklist

Store assets, privacy policy, analytics, support channel—before paid ads.

Crash reporting live
Key funnel events instrumented
Review prompt timing planned

Next Steps

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