Solo Founder, Big Vision:Democratizing Market Research
Hi! I'm Ikou, and I'm building Perplica to solve a problem I've experienced firsthand - getting reliable customer insights shouldn't take weeks or cost thousands. Launching beta soon to validate this vision with real users.
Our Mission
As a solo founder, I've felt the pain of traditional market research firsthand. Weeks of waiting, thousands in costs, and often outdated insights that don't help make real decisions.
That's why I built Perplica - to democratize market research by making it instant, affordable, and accessible. Whether you're a solo founder like me or part of a Fortune 500 company, you deserve fast, reliable customer insights.
Our Vision
A world where every entrepreneur, marketer, and strategist can validate ideas in minutes instead of months. Where market research is as easy as having a conversation, and as reliable as traditional methods.
"Bootstrapped, customer-focused, and building in public"
Our Values
The principles that guide how I build Perplica, treat customers, and make decisions as a solo founder
Customer-First
Every decision starts with how it helps our users validate ideas faster and more effectively.
Speed & Simplicity
Complex AI made simple. Get insights in seconds, not weeks.
Transparency
Open about our methods, limitations, and roadmap. Building in public with our community.
Accessibility
Making enterprise-grade market research accessible to teams of all sizes and budgets.
Meet the Founder
Bootstrapped, customer-focused, and building Perplica one feature at a time
Ikou Soufyane
Founder & CEO
Solo founder building the future of AI-powered market research. Passionate about democratizing customer insights and helping entrepreneurs validate ideas faster.
Our Journey
From idea to product-market fit, here's how I've built Perplica as a solo founder
Founded Perplica
Started with the vision to democratize market research through AI
First Prototype
Built initial AI persona generation engine and core algorithms
Product Development
Refined the AI models and built the user interface
Marketing Website
Created professional website and prepared for launch
Beta Launch
Ready to onboard first users and validate product-market fit
Join Us on This Journey
Whether you're looking to validate your next big idea, have feedback to share, or just want to connect with a fellow entrepreneur, I'd love to hear from you.