Built by Founders, for Founders
Helping idea-rich, time-poor builders go from spark to MVP to traction with AI-powered lean guidance - because we've been where you are.
This Started With Multiple Failed Side Projects
Brandon Aday had built many side projects. Zero successes. Despite 20 years in digital marketing and being a Gen-AI engineer, he kept building products nobody wanted. Sound familiar?
The breakthrough came when he applied his AI expertise to Eric Ries' Lean Startup methodology, creating PivotBuddy - an AI coach that wouldn't let him build without validating first.
Project #48? LeanPivot.ai. Finally, a winner.
The same AI coach that broke Brandon's losing streak is now launching to help other founders.
Our Core Beliefs
Principles that drive every line of code & every coaching prompt
Validate
Then Build
Ideas aren't scarce - evidence is. We help founders test assumptions before writing a single line of product code.
Speed of Learning
Rapid experiments beat lengthy business plans. Momentum compounds when feedback loops are short.
Human-Centric AI
AI is your assistant, not your replacement. We design tools that enhance your judgment while keeping you in control.
What's a "Lean Pivot"?
It's a core concept of the Lean Startup methodology. Learn more.
Who's Building LeanPivot?
A tiny team with big conviction
Brandon Aday
Founder & Lead AI Engineer
20+ yrs in digital marketing & data analytics (Microsoft, Univision, FinTech, SGWS). Builds Gen-AI tools that turn insight into action.
PivotBuddy
Resident AI Coach
Your tireless co-founder. Provides 24/7 guidance, tracks experiments, and helps you make data-driven decisions.
From Side Project to Global Builder Hub
A few milestones on our lean journey
Nov 2024 — Spark
Brandon prototypes an AI coach to keep himself accountable on weekend side projects.
Dec 2024 — Personal MVP
PivotBuddy evolves into a comprehensive tool that tracks goals, suggests milestones, and provides lean startup guidance.
Jun 2025 — Family, Friends & Feedback
Early testers validate the concept, with founders reporting faster idea validation and clearer next steps.
July 2025 — Public Launch
LeanPivot.ai launches with AI-powered goal setting, stage-specific tools, and comprehensive lean startup resources.
Sept 2025 — Referral System
Launch of PivotCoins referral program, enabling founders to earn rewards by inviting fellow builders to the platform.
Oct 2025 — Stage Tools Beta Launch
Ideation, Validation, and MVP stage tools launch in beta. Each stage provides targeted AI-powered tools to help founders validate ideas, test assumptions, and build the right product.
Nov 2025 — Community & Gamification
Major platform expansion: LeanQuests (gamified learning missions), community forum and messaging system for founder collaboration, and enhanced gamification with points, levels, and achievements.
Today — Your Turn
Join fellow solopreneurs and early stage founders exploring the intersection of lean methodologies and AI transformation. We're building a community of evidence-based builders, one validated idea at a time!
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