Version: 1.0.0
Purpose
This example demonstrates how AI Orchestrated Development (AOD) guides a founder through the early stages of creating a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform.
Unlike the previous example, this project contains multiple user roles, subscription services, and long-term scalability requirements.
Founder Statement
"I want to build a SaaS platform that helps independent fitness coaches manage clients, schedule sessions, deliver workout plans, and collect monthly subscription payments."
AI Response
Thank you.
Before discussing software or technology, I'd like to understand your business.
My objective is to fully understand your company, customers, and desired outcomes before making engineering recommendations.
Let's begin.
Discovery
Organization
AI
Tell me about the business you want to build.
Founder
The business doesn't exist yet.
I'm starting from scratch.
I want coaches to pay a monthly subscription to use the platform.
Business Problem
AI
What problem are you solving?
Founder
Most independent fitness coaches use spreadsheets, text messages, and multiple apps to manage clients.
Everything is disconnected.
Target Customers
AI
Who is your customer?
Founder
Independent fitness coaches.
Eventually I'd like to support gyms and personal trainers with multiple employees.
Users
AI
Who will use the platform?
Founder
Fitness Coaches.
Clients.
Platform Administrators.
Desired Outcome
AI
What does success look like?
Founder
Coaches can manage their business from one application.
Clients can easily communicate with their coach and access workouts.
The business generates recurring monthly revenue.
Success Criteria
AI
How will you know you've been successful?
Founder
Coaches save time.
Clients remain engaged.
Monthly subscriptions increase.
Customer retention remains high.
Discovery Summary
The AI summarizes:
Business
Subscription-based SaaS platform for independent fitness coaches.
Problem
Coaches currently manage their businesses using disconnected tools.
Target Customers
Independent fitness coaches.
Primary Users
Coaches.
Clients.
Platform Administrators.
Desired Outcome
Provide a single platform that simplifies coaching operations while creating recurring subscription revenue.
Success Criteria
Increase customer retention.
Reduce administrative work.
Improve client engagement.
Generate recurring revenue.
Human Approval
Founder
Yes.
That accurately represents what I want to build.
Result
Discovery is complete.
The project is ready to begin Governance.
No technology stack has been selected.
No implementation decisions have been made.
The AI now possesses sufficient understanding to begin creating governance artifacts.
Key Takeaway
Although this project is significantly more complex than the previous example, the AOD methodology remains exactly the same.
Every successful project begins by understanding the business before discussing implementation.