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lecture #2 -- build a toy

2024-07-17 · 17:23 UTC ·buildspace ·1 min read

Brief

Buildspace lecture #2 (presentation, published 2024-07-17) lays out a practical workflow for shipping toy prototypes: start with a tiny, shameless version to break inertia (17:20), iterate fast using early feedback (35:21), and keep prototypes simple (37:32). The session includes multiple example toys, community/team links, and week-two updates.

Why it matters

Buildspace lecture #2 (published 2024-07-17) urges building a minimal “toy” prototype to overcome fear and create momentum; core sections: creating a toy version (17:20), overcoming embarrassment (16:34–19:14), and why early prototyping matters (37:44).

Key details

  • The talk provides concrete quick-prototype examples (36:00, 38:28, 40:54), emphasizes getting early feedback (35:21), and encourages community engagement with team contacts (Dante, Jeffrey, Stavan, Josh, Aiden, Adrianna) and social links (Twitter/Instagram); week-two updates at 54:41.
Source evidence

https://sage.buildspace.so/

s5 lectures + labs
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOHhQHMQ2uzviz4L27YdvnqQCnX4GklOj&si=KBZhTWat-XBaZtIo

chapters —
00:00 introduction
02:00 today's agenda and personal updates
02:24 building your own toy: introduction
02:48 reflecting on last week's success
06:30 encouraging community interaction
16:34 overcoming fear and embarrassment
17:20 creating momentum with a toy version
19:14 examples of toy versions
35:21 the power of early feedback
36:00 examples of quick prototypes
37:32 the importance of simple prototypes
37:44 why early prototyping matters
38:28 more examples of toy versions
40:54 complex ideas simplified
52:39 encouragement and final thoughts
54:41 week two updates and final notes

twitter
https://twitter.com/_buildspace
https://x.com/_nightsweekends

instagram
https://instagram.com/_buildspace
https://www.instagram.com/_nightsweekends/

chat w/ the team
dante - https://sage.buildspace.so/@dante
jeffrey - https://sage.buildspace.so/@jeffrey
stavan - https://sage.buildspace.so/@stavan
josh - https://sage.buildspace.so/@joshua-cipYOXh
aiden - https://sage.buildspace.so/@aiden-oMZck6S
adrianna - https://sage.buildspace.so/@adrianna-IOWkabZ

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Channel: buildspace
Published: 2024-07-17
Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN0RVT2KwVg