Elliot Choy builds an app to rent his NYC apartment | Software Slices

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In this episode, we sat down with Elliot Choy, entrepreneur, creator, and founder of the streetwear brand COPYRIGHT, to build a private subletting network for creators and close friends in New York.

Together, we prototyped a real MVP with Replit AI, built a live Notion integration, explored gated access models, and discussed the realities of designing your life as a creator.

🌐 Connect with us
• Elliot Choy:    / @elliotchoy  
• COPYRIGHT: https://dub.sh/NzAeTS9

• Aman:   / amanmathur_  
• Horacio:   / hl3rd_  
• Software Slices: https://dub.sh/jr7UIYq

⏰ Timestamps
0:00 – Intro: Meet Elliot Choy, NYC Creator & Entrepreneur
1:00 – Elliot’s Origin Story: From College Vlogs to Creator Career
4:00 – The Subletting Problem: Missed Rent & Expiring IG Stories
6:00 – MVP Walkthrough: Private Network with Invite Codes
12:00 – Notion Integration: Add Listings with Google Sheet Simplicity
17:00 – MVP Use Case: 20 Friends Swapping Places in NYC
21:00 – Elliot’s Factory Trip to Asia: Learning Cut & Sew from Scratch
24:00 – How Physical Travel Accelerates Learning
27:00 – Designing a Life, Not Just a Brand
30:00 – Platform UX Debates: Cropped Images vs. Full Galleries
34:00 – Taste, Creativity, and AI’s Role in the Creative Process
38:00 – From Content to Copyright: What Elliot’s Building Next
41:00 – Advice for Aspiring Creators Starting in 2025
44:00 – Building Tools That Wouldn’t Exist Without AI
47:00 – Long-Term Vision: Live by Design, Not Default

🚀 Resources & Links
• Replit: hhttps://dub.sh/zlYf52G
• Notion Integration:    • Our newest integration: Notion