Payout
Claim class action settlements you didn't know you qualified for
TL;DR: Claim class action settlements you didn't know you qualified for.
Key Metrics
Milestones
Pricing
Tech Stack
Timeline
2022
Connor Burd starts learning to code via YouTube tutorials
2022
Builds first app: Hotspot Events (social app)
2023
Hotspot Events fails after 6-8 months of development
2023
Pivots from social apps to utility apps
2024
Builds Preflop Wizard poker training app
2024
Preflop Wizard / Bink reaches ~$700K/year revenue
2024
Establishes BURD LLC as app studio entity
2024-Q3
Creates X/Twitter account, starts building in public
2025-Q1
Joins Origami Agents (YC F24) as Founding Engineer
2025-Q1
Moves to San Francisco
2025-06
Develops vibe coding methodology using Claude and Cursor
2025-07
Identifies class action settlement opportunity via TikTok research
2025-07
Downloads and teardowns 20+ competitor apps in settlement space
2025-08
Partners with Casper Capital (6-7M finance followers across platforms) via equity model
2025-08
Builds Payout in 14 days using vibe coding (Claude Code + Cursor)
2025-08
Submits Payout to RevenueCat Ship-a-ton hackathon (55,000+ competitors)
2025-09
Payout launches on iOS App Store and Google Play
2025-09
UGC campaigns with Casper Capital drive initial downloads
2025-09
Organic UGC videos repurposed as paid Facebook ads
2025-10
Reaches 17,000+ users and $30K revenue (hackathon metric window)
2025-10
Hits $20K/month MRR in 50 days from launch
2025-10
500,000+ impressions on X/Twitter
2025-11
Wins RevenueCat Ship-a-ton Grand Prize: Build & Grow Award ($65K)
2025-12
Payout reaches $100K/month revenue
2025-12
BURD LLC positions as premium app studio for influencers
2026-01
160,000+ total downloads, 3,243 App Store ratings (4.6 stars)
2026-01
Overall portfolio at $185K+ MRR (Payout + Preflop Wizard + Gymdex + others)
2026-01
Indie Hackers feature story published
2026-01
Starter Story interview published
2026-01
Launches Vibe Coding Academy course
2026-01
Version 2.1 released with improvements
2026-02
BURD LLC accepting 2 new influencer partners
Distribution
Growth Story
Target Audience
US consumers who have purchased from major brands and may qualify for class action settlement payouts without knowing it
Problem Solved
Billions of dollars in class action settlements go unclaimed because consumers don't know they qualify or find the filing process too complex. Payout simplifies discovery and claim filing.