Frequently
Asked Questions
Be honest about your development process, but focus on what you’ve validated: user problems, market need, and initial traction. Investors care more about your ability to execute and scale than how the first version was built.
You can, but it’s risky. AI-generated apps typically lack proper error handling, security measures, and scalability needed for production. Professional code review is essential before public launch.
Typically $5,000-$50,000 depending on complexity. This covers code cleanup, security audits, infrastructure setup, and professional review. Still significantly less than building from scratch.
The main issues are: lack of edge case handling, security vulnerabilities, poor scalability architecture, missing documentation, and inconsistent patterns that make maintenance difficult.
The Questions
You Need to Answer
If you’re serious about launching or raising funding, here are the questions you should be able to answer:
Technical Readiness
Can your app handle 10x your expected user load?- What happens when something breaks at 3 AM?
- Is your data properly secured and compliant with regulations?
- Can another developer understand and maintain your codebase?
Product Validation
- Have you talked to at least 20 potential users?
- Do people have the problem you’re solving, and is it painful enough?
- Would they pay for your solution? How much?
- What’s your evidence that this will work?
Business Model
- How do you acquire customers?
- What’s your customer lifetime value vs. acquisition cost?
- What’s your path to profitability?
- What are your actual competitors doing?
Go-to-Market
- Who are your first 100 customers?
- How will you reach them?
- What’s your positioning and messaging?
- What does launch look like?
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