This app made over $1M

Ania Wysocka, founder of Rootd, shares her journey of turning personal panic attack experiences into a successful app downloaded over 4 million times with over a million in revenue. She discusses validating app ideas by examining user reviews of existing apps to identify gaps, such as solutions for immediate panic attack relief. Ania also details building an MVP without a technical background, focusing on design and user experience, and using savings to hire a student developer. Her growth strategies include active social media engagement, press releases, and app store optimization, emphasizing the importance of aligning the product with user needs and feedback. Ania stresses that prioritizing user reviews and product quality over revenue has been crucial to Rootd's growth and impact.