Things are coming together! | WEEK 5 | G Can Build

Summary

In this week’s update, the speaker reflects on a busy development cycle, sharing progress on projects like 'quick drafts' and 'league drafts' aimed at enhancing AI and multiplayer gaming experiences. They also discuss the challenges of managing multiple systems, including 'poke chops' for podcast management and 'poke work' for tracking KPIs and development. While some projects like 'poke founder university' are slower than expected, the speaker remains optimistic, highlighting the need for professional help with databases and encouraging others to keep building innovative solutions. Stay tuned for more demos and tutorials on LinkedIn and YouTube.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker is recording the update a day early (Friday) due to a busy schedule and typically works six days a week, with Sundays off.
• 😀 Personal reflection: The speaker acknowledges a recent interaction didn't go well, takes responsibility, and views it as a learning opportunity.
• 😀 Progress is being made on the 'Quick Drafts' feature, which allows users to play against AI. It will eventually be adapted for 'League Draft' with multiplayer support.
• 😀 The speaker plans to experiment with adding users into the 'Quick Draft' for testing purposes, mimicking the 'League Draft' setup.
• 😀 PokeChops is a podcast management system that helps track podcasts from ideation to release, using a Kanban-style process integrated with Excel.
• 😀 PokeWorks, a related tool, automates scheduling and distribution for podcasts. There are plans to merge databases, though this may require professional database management.
• 😀 The speaker is considering a switch from Miro to a Canva-inspired design for the PokePitch tool, to better suit a pitch deck creation workflow.
• 😀 There is some procrastination around creating coursework for Poke Founder University, but upcoming announcements may tie into this project.
• 😀 Financials remain stable, with no significant changes to key metrics or the profit and loss statement. The speaker is currently spending about $40 a month on ongoing costs.
• 😀 Social media engagement is encouraged, with a request for followers on LinkedIn and YouTube to stay updated on demos and content releases.
• 😀 The speaker closes by motivating others to build products, emphasizing that anyone can do it and that more people are needed to solve global problems.

Q & A

What is the purpose of Quick Drafts in the project?

Quick Drafts is a feature that allows users to play against AI in a quick, experimental draft format. Users can test out different draft strategies, play around with the system, and then shut it down without any long-term commitment.

How does the League Draft feature differ from Quick Drafts?

League Drafts will involve actual multiplayer gameplay, where users will compete against each other rather than just AI. It will be more complex, with multiple players involved, and is intended for future development.

What is the current status of database integration in the project?

The project has a complex database, particularly for Draft Ston, and there are plans to merge various databases in the future. However, this is expected to be a challenging task, likely requiring a professional database administrator.

Why has the development of Poke Chops and Poke Work taken longer than expected?

The development of Poke Chops and Poke Work has taken longer due to unforeseen complexities, such as the need for database integration and refining the systems. Poke Work, which tracks podcast development and workflows, is still in progress.

What is the intended purpose of Poke Work in the project?

Poke Work is a workflow management system based on Kanban principles. It helps track podcasts from ideation through to release, making it easier for marketing teams to organize their processes.

What is the role of Poke Jobs in the project?

Poke Jobs is similar to Poke Work but is specifically oriented towards marketing tasks. It uses a Kanban board system to help manage the marketing aspects of podcast production and other related activities.

What tool was originally being used for Poke Pitch, and why was it changed?

Initially, Miro was being used as the base for Poke Pitch. However, the speaker found that a tutorial on replicating Canva's design would better suit the needs of the project, especially for creating pitch decks.

What is the current status of Poke Founder University?

Poke Founder University is currently in a state of delay. The speaker admits to procrastination in creating the coursework but hints that exciting updates are coming soon, which may involve new integrations with the program.

What tools are being used to manage the project and workflows?

The project uses several tools: Poke Work (a Kanban-style board for task tracking), Poke Jobs (a marketing-oriented Kanban board), and Poke Finances (an Excel-based tool to track financial data). These tools work together to streamline workflow and task management.

What are the next steps for the project moving forward?

The next steps include finalizing the Quick Drafts and League Drafts setup, continuing to develop Poke Chops and improve database integration, designing a better solution for Poke Pitch, and progressing with the creation of Poke Founder University content.