Offline-first task management that syncs seamlessly during Eritrea's internet blackouts.
Eritrean businesses endure chronic internet blackouts and sub-1Mbps speeds that cripple digital service deployment and remote operations.
BlackoutBoard lets teams create, assign, and track tasks entirely offline using a progressive web app with local storage. When internet returns, changes sync automatically with conflict resolution. Optimized for sub-1Mbps speeds, it ensures govtech teams maintain productivity without data loss.
Eritrean businesses, particularly govtech companies
Built specifically for Eritrea's blackout patterns with predictive sync queues and SMS fallbacks for critical updates.
supportive
Create, edit, and assign tasks without internet using IndexedDB storage.
Bidirectional sync with optimistic UI and merge conflict resolution when online.
Invite members to shared boards with role-based permissions.
Kanban-style view with filters, searchable even offline.
Critical task updates sent via low-data SMS during outages.
Generate PDF reports from offline data.
Sync tasks to device calendar offline.
Basic ML for prioritizing tasks based on history.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| name | text | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| owner_id | uuid | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| title | text | No |
| status | text | No |
| workspace_id | uuid | No |
| assignee_id | uuid | Yes |
| last_synced | timestamp | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/workspacesFetch user's workspaces
/api/workspacesCreate new workspace
/api/tasksUpsert tasks from offline sync
/api/tasks/:idUpdate single task
/api/syncHandle bulk offline sync
Solo use only
5 users
None
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 50 | 5% | $75 | $900 |
| Month 6 | 400 | 8% | $960 | $11,520 |
Offline tasks, instant sync, Eritrea-optimized for govtech reliability.
DM 20 Eritrean govtech founders on LinkedIn mentioning blackout pains. Offer free Pro access for feedback. Follow up with demo video tailored to their ops.
Cross-platform
Poor offline in low bw
Eritrea-specific sync + SMS
Proprietary offline sync algorithm trained on Eritrea outage data.
Eritrea gov pushing digital services amid worsening blackouts.
Sync conflicts in multi-user
Robust merge logic + manual resolve UI
Small Eritrea market
Expand to similar low-infra countries
Success: 10+ confirm need
Success: 80% retention week 1
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