From the archive
Arvid Kahl’s essays and podcast conversations published in November 2023, from The Bootstrapped Founder archive.
Andrew Hudson (@MyBuddyAndrew) is an indie hacker who has taken an unconventional journey. From getting his hands dirty as an auto mechanic to now paving the way as a software entrepreneur, Andrew…
Read the essay →With Black Friday happening today and many founders ready to make their libraries a little less incomplete, I will share with you the books that helped me on my own founder journey in the hopes that…
Read the essay →Rob Walling (@robwalling) unpacks the fascinating world of SaaS businesses, touching on topics like scaling, diversification, and the role of AI in SaaS projects. Rob shares his unique stair-step…
Read the essay →I recently experienced a 12-hour power outage. I had forgotten to charge my laptop. All my devices were just expensive black mirrors. I was limited to writing on paper and reading books. And most of…
Read the essay →Channing Allen (@channingallen) is the co-founder of Indie Hackers. Today, Channing and I uncover the secrets of thriving in the indie hacking scene from someone who is wrangling thousands of Indie…
Read the essay →Should you build an indie business on top of OpenAI? Absolutely. It’s not in OpenAI’s interest to build niche solutions that compete with indie hacker startups. It’s in their interest to enable them.…
Read the essay →Do you truly know yourself? Have you ever wondered about your multidimensional identity —the many layers of who we are and to whom— and the role it plays in finding your purpose? Well, Sakshi Shukla…
Read the essay →There’s a cardinal rule to effective digital writing. You have to write for attention first, then add whatever message you might have. Lead with value, lead with insights, and start with the outcome.…
Read the essay →Dickie Bush (@dickiebush) discusses Ship 30 for 30, a movement he started to transform writing from a solitary to a communal activity, now a structured course. Along with Nicholas Cole, their…
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