From Barber to Tech Startup Founder: How I Launched Cutnova | @dorian_barber_yt | CEO & Founder, Cutnova
The Hairdresser Strong Show · Hatching Imagination, LLC
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Show Notes
From the barber chair to the tech world, Dorian shares how he turned a gap in the booking app market into Cutnova—a platform blending appointments with community to help barbers grow, connect, and thrive.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
🔅Identify gaps in your industry by listening to pain points—Dorian created Cutnova after realizing existing booking apps isolated barbers instead of connecting them.
🔅Combine functionality with community—Cutnova merges appointment booking with a social network for barbers to share ideas, inspire each other, and grow together.
🔅Transitioning from hands-on work to tech requires research—Dorian studied market demographics and competitive platforms before development.
🔅Build with mentorship—partnering with his developer helped Dorian navigate technical challenges as a non-coder founder.
🔅Adapt and improve—future plans for Cutnova include AI integration and interactive features to deepen engagement.
🔅Entrepreneurship is about persistence—overcoming funding hurdles, building relationships, and staying committed to your vision are key to startup success.
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