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A Founder’s Journey: Building Rookeyz App – Episode 1

Written by
Gina Chiruță
February 6, 2025
5 min read

What does it really take to build a startup from an idea to a fully launched product? As a software company, having built loads of apps, we thought it would be cool to share with you the journey we had with our client—from their perspective. In this 5 episode series, we follow Armina, the founder of Rookeyz, as she shares how her Gen Z job-finding platform came to life.

Every startup begins with an idea, but sometimes the inspiration comes from unexpected places. In this episode, Armina shares what led her to create Rookeyz, a Gen Z job-finding platform. Her answer? Not what we expected. A must-watch for early-stage founders with big ideas.

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Building a startup is one thing, but finding the right tech partner to bring your vision to life? That’s a whole different challenge. As a software company that has built many apps, we know how crucial this step is. In this episode, Armina shares how she chose the right team to develop Rookeyz and why this decision was so important.

So, what drives someone to launch a startup? Armina’s journey began with a surprising realization, one that many aspiring founders can relate to. If you have an idea but aren’t sure if it’s worth pursuing, this episode might just be the push you need.

At Gatenor, we love working with visionary founders like Armina, turning their ideas into reality through great software and design. Building Rookeyz alongside her has been an exciting and rewarding experience, and we couldn’t be prouder to be part of this journey.

Curious about what happens next? In the next episode, Armina shares how she chose the right tech partner to bring Rookeyz to life. Don’t miss it—watch Episode 2 now!

Gina Chiruță
Head of Business Dev
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