{
  "id": 24035,
  "title": "Building My First Startup From Scratch: Why I Started Askors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/building-my-first-startup-from-scratch-why-i-started-askors",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T02:24:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/askors/building-my-first-startup-from-scratch-why-i-started-askors-3n63"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hi there! My name is Aeiou, and I am thrilled to share my journey of starting my very first startup, Askors. This is my inaugural post on the DEV Community, and I am excited to document my experience from the very beginning.\n\nThe genesis of Askors came from a simple yet pressing observation - the inconsistent and convoluted process of making reservations. Different businesses use various methods, ranging from phone calls to social media interactions, or even requiring potential customers to submit forms on their websites, often followed by a wait for confirmation. This inconsistency sparked a thought: couldn't reservations be as straightforward as sending a single message?\n\nThis single question became the cornerstone of Askors, transforming it from just another side project into a real startup. Embarking on this journey has not only allowed me to delve into the technical aspects of software development but also has opened doors to understanding the broader landscape of product design, user experience, and business communication.\n\nThe process of building Askors has been a steep learning curve. It has required me to immerse myself in numerous facets of entrepreneurship. I have had to master the art of product design, ensuring that the user experience is seamless and intuitive. Engaging with businesses to understand their specific needs and pain points has been invaluable. Moreover, I have had to handle rejection and criticism with resilience, using constructive feedback to iteratively improve Askors. Central to this journey has been the realization that writing code is merely a part of the broader product development process. The empathy to understand users, the foresight to anticipate their needs, and the agility to adapt based on their feedback are equally, if not more, critical.\n\nIn the coming weeks and months, I will leverage this platform to chronicle my journey with Askors. This will include recounting the technical hurdles I faced, decisions made regarding product features, the lessons learned from inevitable mistakes, and the triumphs that have fueled my passion. I hope that by sharing both my successes and my setbacks, I can offer insights and guidance to others who are venturing into the world of startups.\n\nThank you for taking the time to read about my journey. I am genuinely excited to be a part of the DEV Community, and I look forward to connecting with like-minded individuals who share a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship.",
  "summary": "Aeiou has been working on a startup called Askors over the past few months. The idea for Askors came from a simple observation that making a reservation can be a complicated process, with different businesses having different methods such as phone calls, social media, or website forms. Aeiou wondered why reservations couldn't be as simple as sending one message, and this question became the foundation of Askors.\n\nAccording to Dev.to, building Askors has taught Aeiou that writing code is only one part of building a product, and that understanding users is just as important. Aeiou has had to learn about various aspects of building a startup, including product design, user experience, and receiving feedback from businesses.\n\nAeiou plans to use a blog to document the journey of building Askors, including technical challenges, product decisions, mistakes, and lessons learned. The goal is to share both successes and failures with others who may be starting their own projects, in the hopes that they can learn from Aeiou's experiences.",
  "key_points": [
    "Aeiou starts first startup Askors to simplify reservation process.",
    "Journey teaches product design, user experience, business communication.",
    "Shares technical hurdles, lessons, triumphs with DEV Community."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/24035.png",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}