How Chris Raroque Built Ellie Planner to 500 Daily Users Solo
November 2nd, 2024
Founded By
Chris Raroque
Days To Build
24
Founders
1
Employees
1 (est.)
Profitable
Yes
Days To Build
24
Year Started
2021
Customer
B2B & B2C
Founded By
Chris Raroque
Days To Build
24
Founders
1
Employees
1 (est.)
Profitable
Yes
Days To Build
24
Year Started
2021
Customer
B2B & B2C
Who is Chris Raroque?
Chris Raroque is a 26-year-old solo app developer from Dallas, Texas, who creates productivity apps and shares his experiences on YouTube and Twitter. Prior to founding Ellie Planner, he developed other projects like Mogul and runs a startup called Aloa.
What problem does Ellie Planner solve?
Ellie Planner tackles the struggle of juggling multiple tasks by providing a straightforward space for users to offload and organize their daily activities, helping them avoid forgetfulness and stay on top of their schedules. For users overwhelmed by daily chaos, Ellie acts as a "second brain," making life smoother and more manageable.
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i, I'm Chris and I built Ellie 👋
This might come as a surprise, but the Ellie team is just me! I do all of the development, marketing and customer support. I'm 26 years old and …
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