Message from Riko
Hi, I’m Riko — founder of a new tech startup.
After three years working as a product manager for a hybrid-cloud automation tool, and a year as a user of a data automation tool in the banking sector, I realized something: if I combine my experiences, I can create real innovation for an underserved and overlooked audience — women.
Most tech products are built by men, for men. I want to change that.
I’m building a product that consolidates the unique needs of women in a way no existing service does. While many women put effort into looking and feeling their best every day, tech has not truly helped optimize that process holistically. Our vision is to offer data-driven, automated, and beautifully unified solutions that make women’s lives easier and more powerful.
Speed matters. Some parts of our idea touch on concepts seen in Google Nest or Tinder — but used in a whole new way. That’s why we’re in a race to launch early and stay ahead.
But one thing I’ve learned the hard way: expanding too quickly without a solid foundation leads to chaos, misalignment, and waste.
That’s why we’re taking a lean approach — building a focused MVP, validating fast, and scaling only once we see real traction. You won’t be stuck building speculative features. Every line of code matters, and you’ll help shape the future with real users in mind.
Right now, we’re preparing to build our MVP.
We’re looking for a fullstack engineer experienced in Next.js + Firebase or Supabase to join us for a 4-month build.
You’ll work directly with me and our PM, using either English or Japanese (language support is available).
If you’re excited to build something meaningful from scratch and help redefine the future of tech for women, I’d love to talk.
Let’s make something amazing together.
— Riko
Taking a Lean Approach
- Starting with an MVP that targets core user pain points
- Validating assumptions early with real users
- Avoiding over-building before we have data
- Using fast feedback loops from both engineers and early adopters
- Moving forward step-by-step with clear, prioritized milestones
We’re not just building tech — we’re building the right tech, in the right order.
This way, we reduce risk, learn faster, and make sure every step we take creates real value.
What You’ll Be Building: EmpowerWear MVP
Project Overview
EmpowerWear is a monthly fashion rental subscription for working women who want to look confident and stylish without wasting time. We’re building an MVP to quickly validate the concept and onboard our first users.
💡 Our mission is to empower professional women through fashion, functionality, and a sense of global community.
Tech Stack
You’ll work with modern, scalable technologies:
- Frontend: Next.js (with SSR)
- Backend: Firebase Functions or Supabase
- Auth: Firebase Auth (Google & LINE support)
- UI Design: Figma
- Codebase: GitHub
Key Features (MVP Scope)
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 🔐 Login / Registration | Secure user auth via Firebase (Google & LINE) |
| 🛍 Product Catalog | Browse and view products with images, size, and pricing |
| 📦 Order & Delivery | Add to cart, confirm order, and enter delivery info |
| 🌟 Review Submission | Leave ratings and comments for products |
| 📊 Recommendation Logic | Rule-based suggestions from browsing/purchase history |
| 🛠 Admin Panel | Add/edit products and manage inventory |
| 📸 Instagram Integration | Display branded social posts via Instagram API |
UI Pages (Figma-linked)
| Page Name | URL Slug | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Login | /login | Auth via Google/LINE |
| Product List | /items | Product gallery |
| Product Detail | /items/[id] | Item info + user reviews |
| Order | /order | Delivery & order confirmation |
| My Page | /mypage | User’s history & favorites |
| Admin Dashboard | /admin | Inventory management (admin only) |
🔗 Figma designs will be provided with developer notes.
API Overview
| Endpoint | Method | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
/api/items | GET | Get all products |
/api/items | POST | Add new product (Admin) |
/api/items/{id} | GET | Get product detail |
/api/items/{id} | PATCH | Update product info |
/api/orders | POST | Place an order |
/api/orders/me | GET | Get current user’s orders |
/api/reviews | POST | Submit review |
/api/reviews/item/{id} | GET | Get all reviews for an item |
/api/instagram/feed | GET | Show Instagram content |
Database (Firestore or Supabase)
// users
{
"uid": "user_xxx",
"email": "[email protected]",
"favorites": ["item123", "item456"],
"history": ["order001"]
}
// items
{
"id": "item123",
"name": "Black Dress",
"size": ["S", "M", "L"],
"price": 6000,
"stock": { "S": 3, "M": 5, "L": 2 },
"tags": ["formal", "black"]
}
// orders
{
"id": "order001",
"user_id": "user_xxx",
"items": ["item123", "item456"],
"address": "...",
"status": "shipping"
}Timeline (Expected Milestones)
| Phase | Work Scope |
|---|---|
| Week 1–2 | Login + Product listing |
| Week 3–4 | Product detail + order flow |
| Month 2 | Admin panel + review features |
| Month 3 | Instagram integration + testing |
| Month 4 | QA, debugging, and deployment |
How We Work
- Code: GitHub (branching via
feature/xxx) - Communication: Slack (daily), Google Meet (weekly)
- Docs & Tasks: Managed in Notion
- Design Feedback: Figma with dev annotations
Completion Criteria
- Working UI based on Figma design
- All core features implemented and tested
- Smooth database integration (CRUD + auth)
- Clear documentation for handoff
Let me know if you’d like this as a downloadable file (Notion, Markdown, or Google Doc), or embedded in your actual recruitment page!
Also happy to design a beautiful “Join Us” page layout with this content if needed ✨