ShedConsult

Load-shedding-proof video calls for Zambian lawyers – record & resume seamlessly.

Score: 8.0/10ZMMedium BuildReady to Spawn
Brand Colors

The Opportunity

Problem

Zambian legaltech firms suffer constant disruptions to cloud-based document management and virtual client consultations due to frequent load shedding.

Solution

ShedConsult enables peer-to-peer video consultations with local buffering and auto-recording during outages. Sessions pause/resume on reconnect, with transcripts and recordings uploaded post-call. It integrates scheduling to avoid peak shedding times.

Target Audience

Zambian legaltech firms using cloud-based tools for document management and virtual consultations

Differentiator

Outage-aware scheduling with Zambia power grid API integration for best-call windows.

Brand Voice

supportive

Features

P2P Video Calls

must-have25h

WebRTC calls with local buffering for dropouts.

Auto-Record & Resume

must-have18h

Records locally during outages, resumes on reconnect.

Client Scheduling

must-have12h

Calendar with shedding predictions to book safe slots.

Transcript Generation

must-have15h

AI-powered post-call transcripts stored offline.

Secure Client Portal

must-have10h

Clients join via link, view recordings.

Push Notifications

nice-to-have6h

Reminders via PWA even offline-ish.

Screen Sharing

nice-to-have5h

Share docs during calls with offline cache.

Analytics Dashboard

nice-to-have4h

Call success rates and outage impacts.

Total Build Time: 95 hours

Database Schema

users

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
emailtextNo
roletextNo
created_attimestampNo

meetings

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
host_iduuidNo
client_emailtextNo
scheduled_attimestampNo
statustextNo

Relationships:

  • host_id references users(id)

recordings

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
meeting_iduuidNo
blob_urltextYes
transcripttextYes
uploadedboolNo

Relationships:

  • meeting_id references meetings(id)

API Endpoints

GET
/api/meetings

List upcoming meetings

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/meetings

Schedule new meeting

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/recordings/:id/upload

Upload local recording

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/transcripts

Generate transcript

🔒 Auth Required

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + Tailwind + shadcn/ui + LiveKit (WebRTC)
Backend
Supabase Edge Functions
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Stripe
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
Whisper.js for local transcriptionZambia grid API

Build Timeline

Week 1: Auth and scheduling

18h
  • User auth
  • Meeting CRUD
  • Calendar UI

Week 2: Video core

28h
  • WebRTC integration
  • P2P calls
  • Local buffer

Week 3: Outage handling

22h
  • Auto-record
  • Resume logic
  • Upload

Week 4: Transcripts & polish

16h
  • Local AI transcript
  • Client portal
  • Payments

Week 5: Testing

12h
  • Outage sim tests
  • Analytics
  • Landing

Week 6: Nice-to-haves

8h
  • Notifications
  • Screen share
Total Timeline: 6 weeks • 104 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

No transcripts

  • 5 calls/mo
  • Basic recording

Pro

$30/mo

10GB storage

  • Unlimited calls
  • Transcripts
  • Shedding scheduler

Enterprise

$99/mo

Unlimited

  • All Pro + Analytics
  • Custom branding
  • API

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 11515%$67.5$810
Month 68025%$600$7,200

Unit Economics

$20
CAC
$400
LTV
4%
Churn
88%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 20.0xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

Hold Consultations Even in Blackouts

ShedConsult pauses, records, and resumes video calls – perfect for Zambia's grid.

Feature Highlights

P2P Video Resilience
Local Recording
AI Transcripts
Smart Scheduling
Client Portal

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"'Clients love no-show-free calls!' – Kitwe Law"
"'Survived 12hr shed!' – LegalPro ZM"

First Three Customers

Join Zambia Legal Facebook groups, offer free Pro for first month to 10 firms. LinkedIn message Lusaka lawyers with 'load shedding call demo'. Partner with 1 legaltech directory for referrals.

Launch Channels

ProductHuntr/legaltechIndieHackersZambia Twitter

SEO Keywords

zambia lawyer video calls load sheddingoffline consultations legal zambiaresilient telelaw zambia

Competitive Analysis

$15/mo
Strength

Reliability online

Weakness

Fails completely offline

Our Advantage

Outage buffering

$10/mo
Strength

Easy rooms

Weakness

No local record on outage

Our Advantage

Zambia scheduling

🏰 Moat Strategy

Network effects from shared client portals and shedding data insights.

⏰ Why Now?

Post-COVID virtual consult boom meets worsening 2024 load shedding schedules.

Risks & Mitigation

technicalmedium severity

WebRTC NAT issues in Zambia

Mitigation

Fallback to TURN servers

legallow severity

GDPR-like compliance for recordings

Mitigation

Client consent flows

Validation Roadmap

pre-build5 days

Survey 15 lawyers on call pains

Success: 70% want outage-proof

mvp28 days

Beta test with 5 firms

Success: 90% call completion rate

Pivot Options

  • General P2P video for Africa SMBs
  • Audio-only focus
  • Integrate with CRMs

Quick Stats

Build Time
104h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$600
Market Size
$0.1M
Features
8
Database Tables
3
API Endpoints
4