7. Roadmap
Phase 1: Quillix Ventures Founded and Initial Growth (February 2021 – May 2023)
February 2021: Quillix Ventures Private Limited was founded by Jeel B. (CTO), Yogesh S. (CEO), and Nikhil K. (CFO), focusing on IT solutions such as website development and application design.
May 2023: Expansion with the launch of a digital marketing department to enhance client services.
Phase 2: Ideation and Research (October – December 2024)
October 2024: Yogesh S. shares his vision for the Umbrella LGBTQ Social Media App with the core team.
November 2024: Market research and competitor analysis conducted to identify the needs of the LGBTQ+ community.
December 2024: UI/UX design process begins, and recruitment for additional developers starts.
Phase 3: Development and Fundraising (January – February 2025)
January 2025: Front-end and back-end development begins.
February 2025: Launch of the Initial Digital Offering (IDO) to secure funding for the project.
Phase 4: Beta Launch Preparation (March – October 2025)
March 2025: Continued development and feature integration.
June 2025: Internal testing and quality assurance.
October 2025: Beta version of the app launched globally, with users invited to test and provide feedback.
Phase 5: Post-Beta Roadmap (October 2025 and Beyond)
2026: Launch of an in-app marketplace for LGBTQ+-friendly products and services.
2027: Development of AI-based mental health tools, including chatbots and virtual therapy sessions.
2028: Expansion of partnerships with global advocacy groups to host international campaigns and amplify LGBTQ+ voices.