SpaceforU

SpaceforU is a B2C marketplace connecting venues in Cornwall and Devon with local event organisers. Designed to streamline fragmented booking process typically handled via emails or phone calls, the platform enabled fast listing creation, real-time availability, and instant bookings. The MVP was launched within 24 hours using no-code tools, allowing for rapid validation, early traction, and user feedback within the first week.

Selected for Falmouth University’s fully funded startup incubator and was featured in a Falmouth University article highlighting regional innovation and early-stage entrepreneurship.

Key Achievements

• Launched an MVP within 24 hours using no-code tools, enabling live user testing and early market validation
• Secured partnerships with over 20 venue owners and onboarded 40+ rentable spaces in 3 months, building initial supply-side liquidity
• Led product development and UX from concept to launch, including user flows, conversion-focused landing pages, and mobile booking experience
• Conducted 40+ user interviews to investigate demand, identify drop-off points, and refine onboarding and messaging based on real feedback
• Improved booking flow completion through Figma-based A/B tests and rapid iteration on search and conversion UX
• Translated early GTM feedback into product changes that increased listing completion and reduced user churn during onboarding
• Owned user acquisition and support for hosts and guests, converting leads into activated users through hands-on outreach and guided onboarding

After pivoting several times, we found that long-term demand in Cornwall and Devon simply wasn’t strong enough to sustain growth. There weren’t enough experienced organisers to justify building advanced features, and acquiring new or out-of-region event organisers required in-person engagement and marketing spend that resulted in acquisition costs that were too high. We decided to sunset the product and I joined Amutri full-time.