I’m starting a company.

After years of building software for other people, I’m finally taking the leap and building something of my own. It’s called Chapter Champ, and the mission is simple: get kids excited about reading.

Why Reading?

We live in an age of endless distraction. Kids are drowning in short-form content, algorithmic feeds, and instant gratification. Meanwhile, some of the most important ideas that have shaped civilization sit on shelves gathering dust.

I want to change that. I believe classic literature has the power to shape young minds in ways that a TikTok video never will. There’s something irreplaceable about getting lost in a great story, wrestling with complex ideas, and seeing the world through someone else’s eyes.

Chapter Champ is my attempt to make that experience accessible and engaging for kids today.

Developer to Founder

Let me be honest: I’m a developer by trade. I’ve spent my career writing code, shipping apps, and solving technical problems. Building a company? That’s new territory.

I don’t have an MBA. I haven’t raised millions in venture capital. I’m not coming from a previous exit. I’m just a guy who knows how to build software and has an idea he believes in.

That’s both terrifying and exciting.

Building in Public

I’ve decided to document this journey with a weekly blog. Every week, I’ll share what I’m working on, what I’m learning, and where I’m struggling. The good, the bad, and the embarrassing.

I’ll cover everything:

  • Tech: The stack, architecture decisions, and interesting problems I’m solving
  • Business: Marketing, sales, pricing, and all the stuff I’m figuring out for the first time
  • Personal: The mental game of entrepreneurship and what it’s like to bet on yourself

The First Milestone: $1k MRR

Every journey needs a destination. My first milestone is reaching $1,000 in monthly recurring revenue.

It’s not a huge number, but it represents something important: proof that people will pay for what I’m building. Proof that this idea has legs.

I have no idea how long it will take. Could be months. Could be longer. But I’m committed to getting there, and I’m committed to sharing every step along the way.

Follow Along

If you’re interested in following this journey, check back here every week for updates. Whether you’re a fellow developer thinking about starting something, a parent who cares about kids and reading, or just someone who enjoys watching people try hard things, I hope you’ll find something valuable here.

Here we go.