Chief Mechanic – 8-Month Fast-Track Roadmap

Month 0 (Start)

• Stage 1: The Beginning of the Problem
  • “Something is wrong with this market! (No Warranty)”
  • Discovering the seed of an idea for a fraud prevention platform.

Month 1

• Stage 2: Need for Maintenance Knowledge & Intensive Learning
  • Intensive learning of basic maintenance knowledge (e.g., at REOC).
• Stage 3: Immediate Verification of Student Mechanic Potential
  • “Basic inspection skills verified!”
  • Matching student cost-efficiency with low-budget user needs.

Month 2

• Stage 4: Combining AI & Student Inspection (Solution Derivation)
  • Establishing the Student (Data) + AI (Analysis) hybrid model.
  • AI immediately compensates for the student’s lack of experience.
• Stage 5: Prototype Development (Sprint)
  • Intensive collection and testing of engine sound and vibration analysis data.

Months 3~4

• Stage 6: Building a Professional Mechanic Network
  • Recruiting local veterans with 10+ years of experience and establishing a review system.
• Stage 7: Official Educational Institution Partnerships
  • Building field data collection pipelines and documenting operational processes.

Months 5~6

• Stage 8: Pilot Operation (MVP Pilot)
  • Paid/Free pilot on actual vehicles (Verification of $39, $49 models).
  • Completing the cycle: [AI Analysis → Expert Mechanic Review → Report Issuance].

Month 7

• Stage 9: Dealer Cooperation & B2B Expansion
  • Partnering with dealers focusing on low-cost cars; securing transparency and trust.

Month 8+

• Stage 10: Official Launch
  • Brand: Chief Mechanic
  • Official Web/App launch and designing the nationwide expansion model.

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[Key Summary Bar]

• 0~2 Months: Problem Recognition → Intensive Education → Solution Derivation
• 2~4 Months: Prototype Dev → Expert/Institution Partnerships
• 5~6 Months: MVP Pilot Operation
• 7 Months~: Dealer Expansion & Official Launch