German 🇩🇪 Serial Entrepreneur and Technical Founder. Over 15 years of experience in software development and startups. My businesses have generated over $2M in revenue without any funding. Here's a fun Fact: I ended up completely broke after my very first startup. Let's embrace failure. I currently run a SaaS business (Magicul.io) specifically tailored to UI UX design teams with customer ranging from agencies to Fortune 500 companies like HP, Bank of America and IBM. I previously founded LookAround - a VR startup, enabling real estate agents to capture VR tours for properties. We established partnerships with the 3 biggest property portals in the UAE (PropertyFinder, Dubizzle and Bayut) and became one of the most used software tools to capture virtual tours across the region. I'm extremely knowledgable at getting lean startups off the ground, with limited human and financial resources. Love advising people (especially technical) on their journey to become founders and crack the mystery of getting some MRR going.

My Mentoring Topics

  • Startups
  • Lean Product Development
  • Customer Development
  • Early Stage Startups
  • B2B SaaS
  • Bootstrapping
  • Growth Hacking
  • Product Market Fit
  • Product Validation
  • Software Engineering
  • UI
  • UX
K.
26.February 2024

Kevin provided thoughtful insights during our mentoring call today about transitioning from consulting to bootstrapping a startup. He shared great ideas around leveraging existing client relationships to test product-market fit for a new SAAS tool. For example he suggested offering current clients early beta access or even co-creating a MVP with target users who I already trust and have worked with. This not only provides real-world feedback on the product, but starts building an initial customer base from established connections. On the financial side, Kevin had suggestions like using income from current consulting projects to self-fund the initial startup costs. This avoids high-risk loans or investment at such an early stage. Looking forward to our next session.

B.
26.February 2024

We had a fantastic session for which I am very grateful. Kevin was able to understand my challenges very quickly. With his experience and expertise, he gave me very valuable tips and advice. I would be happy to continue the conversation.

S.
10.January 2024

Y.
17.September 2023

My session with Kevin was a great experience. His journey from facing early setbacks to successfully bootstrapping startups and creating a renowned SaaS platform like Magicul.io resonated deeply. As a founder, his insights into lean startup methodologies, and product validation are invaluable. For anyone on the startup path, especially in the B2B SaaS space, Kevin's expertise is a treasure trove.

S.
13.September 2023

I'm currently trying to build my first startup in the AI space. Kevin was extremely knowledgeable and asked the right questions to break the concept down to a minimal version. He gave me some great tips on how to build a very first minimum viable product. He also asked me the right questions on user acquisition and how to sell to the first customers. I'm excited to speak to you again kevin. Thanks for everything!

R.
1.May 2023

Kevin's mentorship has been extremely helpful in getting initial traction for our startup. His expertise in lean product development has allowed us to define an initial MVP and iterate on it. Customer feedback was crucial during the process and we made sure to loop in some early stage customer champions in every iteration. He had some nifty tricks on how to get early adopters. I highly recommend Kevin as a mentor to anyone looking for guidance on learning how to build a lean startup.

R.
18.April 2023

I recently had the opportunity to participate in a mentorship session with Kevin Goedecke, and I can confidently say that it was a fantastic experience. As someone who's successfully navigated the world of startups and software development, Kevin's insights and guidance proved invaluable to me. Throughout our session, Kevin shared his expertise in areas like lean startups, product development, and customer development. His hands-on experience with his own SaaS business (Magicul.io) was evident as he provided me with practical advice and strategies to implement in my own journey. What truly sets Kevin apart is his ability to listen and genuinely understand the challenges faced by aspiring founders like myself. He shared several ideas to help me release my startup, even continuing the conversation after our session had ended. His passion for mentoring and supporting others is truly inspiring. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from Kevin, and I look forward to our next session. If you're considering a mentor, I highly recommend Kevin Goedecke for his knowledge, experience, and genuine enthusiasm for helping others succeed in the world of startups and software engineering.

G.
11.April 2023

I had a great session with Kevin. It was an very interesting and honest conversation and he took a lot more time than planned. I look forward to speaking with you again soon and can encourage everyone here to get in touch with Kevin!

T.
3.April 2023

Kevin gave me very actionable advice on how I can go about starting my own startup. It was very inspiring to hear how he started his own company, with very limited capital. I'm looking forward to our 2nd session. Kevin also helped me define goals and suggested to follow up on them during our next session. Thanks so much for all your help, it really means a lot!

A.
31.March 2023

Had one session with Kevin. He's very patient, a good listener and really jovial! He did shared good advices and resources with time management and backend development. Looking forward to our next session now!

N.
31.March 2023

Best mentorship session i've ever experienced. He was very well prepared and took a lot of care in making sure my doubts were clarified + gave me the confidence to return to him in the future based on the progress I make going forward. Thank you so much sir for all the help and guidance.looking forward to a session soon:)

O.
23.March 2023

Kevin shared some great insights and ideas on how we can get more growth and potentially tap into new customer segments. His tips were very practical and hands on. He also gave me some valuable suggestions in terms of our current pricing. I got the impression that he really knows how to get a SaaS business off the ground. Looking forward to our next session.