Master the role of speculation through interactive historical market simulations
Investors and the public repeatedly misunderstand the necessary role of speculation in markets, leading to fear-driven reactions and regulations after crashes like 1929 and 2008
SpecSim allows Brazilian investors and policymakers to interactively simulate major market events like the 1929 crash, 2008 financial crisis, and Brazilian economic turmoil. Users can adjust the level of speculation to see different outcomes, helping them understand its necessary role in markets. This reduces fear-driven policies by providing experiential learning rather than abstract theory.
Brazilian investors, financial professionals, and policymakers following economic history
The only platform offering side-by-side comparison simulations of 'speculation-allowed' vs 'speculation-banned' market scenarios based on real historical data from Brazil and the world.
supportive and insightful
Curated library of 20+ major market events with accurate data
Drag-and-drop interface to modify speculation parameters and run simulations
Rich charts comparing GDP, unemployment, market recovery in different scenarios
Guided lessons explaining the economics behind each simulation
Track completed simulations and key insights learned
Generate shareable certificates for completed learning paths
PDF exports comparing different speculation levels
AI-powered explanations of simulation results
Discuss simulations with other Brazilian professionals
Custom equation editor for power users
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Relationships:
/api/simulationsCreate and run a new market simulation
/api/eventsFetch list of historical events
/api/progressGet user's learning progress
/api/certificatesGenerate completion certificate
/api/auth/webhookHandle auth events from Clerk
3 simulations per month
None
Custom
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 150 | 8% | $264 | $3,168 |
| Month 6 | 1,200 | 12% | $3,168 | $38,016 |
Interactive simulations that show why speculation isn't the enemy – it's essential. Built for Brazilian investors and policymakers.
Target Brazilian financial LinkedIn groups and r/investimentos on Reddit by offering free Pro access for the first 50 signups who are verified investors or professionals. Partner with one popular Brazilian financial YouTuber focused on economic history for a co-branded webinar. Reach out to 20 mid-level policymakers via cold email with personalized simulation demos using the 1999 Brazilian currency crisis.
Comprehensive articles on financial history
Passive reading, no interactivity or simulations
Hands-on experiential learning instead of theory
High quality free education
General, not Brazil-focused or speculation-specific
Targeted at professionals with policy implications and simulations
Proprietary simulation models calibrated with Brazilian economic data that becomes more accurate with user feedback and usage data.
With recent market volatility in Brazil and global discussions about regulating crypto and speculation, there's renewed interest in understanding past mistakes to avoid repeating regulatory overreactions.
Low initial adoption from busy professionals
Focus on high-value certificates and policy impact to drive B2B sales
Simulation engine accuracy
Start with well-documented historical events and partner with an economist for validation
Financial advice regulations in Brazil
Clear disclaimers that it's educational not advisory
Success: Validate pain point and get willingness to pay $22/mo
Success: 100 signups in 2 weeks
Success: 200 users in first month
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