Today, I want to share with you something rather unexpected. I'm building a Software-as-a-service business again. You heard that right. After a few years of writing for people, I'm coding for machines again. And this time, I'll share the whole journey, starting today, right from the beginning. Let's build in public. Now, I've been a … Continue reading I’m starting a new SaaS Journey
Author: Arvid Kahl
I write about bootstrapping, audience-building, and building in public at The Bootstrapped Founder.
Formerly FeedbackPanda (exit/2019)
Wrote Zero to Sold, The Embedded Entrepreneur, and made Find your Following.
Amanda Natividad — Mastering Content Creation and Audience Engagement
Amanda Natividad (@amandanat) is an expert in marketing and writing. She talks about using humor and strong marketing skills to understand what people on social media like — and what resonates strongly enough to make them do things. We discuss making content that's not just different, but interesting and true to your audience. Among many … Continue reading Amanda Natividad — Mastering Content Creation and Audience Engagement
Freedom vs. Autonomy
For entrepreneurs, "freedom" too often means having a choice in what kind of cage you'll find yourself in once you double down on your business. I ran into a meme on Twitter last week where people were joking about quitting their nine-to-five to work 24/7 instead. It often feels that we have to endure a lot of … Continue reading Freedom vs. Autonomy
Andrew Hodson — A Mechanic’s Leap into Tech Entrepreneurship
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 shares how skills honed in the garage fuel his tech ventures, Hauling Buddies and WrenchRadar. We get under the hood of his entrepreneurial … Continue reading Andrew Hodson — A Mechanic’s Leap into Tech Entrepreneurship
Arvid’s Top 15 Book Recommendations for Founders
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 your Black Friday budget has room for a few of these books. Welcome to the Bootstrapped Founder. This episode … Continue reading Arvid’s Top 15 Book Recommendations for Founders
Rob Walling — Stair-Stepping into SaaS Success
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 approach to building a SaaS business and paints a realistic picture of the challenges faced by a SaaS founder and the potential rewards of running a … Continue reading Rob Walling — Stair-Stepping into SaaS Success
Embracing Obstacles for Opportunity
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 the time, I was in the dark. This made me think about how I make the best of my time … Continue reading Embracing Obstacles for Opportunity
Channing Allen — Myths and Realities of the Indie Hacking Scene
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 Hackers every day. We delve into intriguing discussions that debunk the myth of the 'death of indie hacking' and guide you through the complexities of … Continue reading Channing Allen — Myths and Realities of the Indie Hacking Scene
Risks and Rewards of Building on OpenAI
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. The community is caught up in a strange back-and-forth between “look at all these amazing opportunities” and “don’t build, OpenAI is just … Continue reading Risks and Rewards of Building on OpenAI
Sakshi Shukla — Understanding Identity and Being the Only One
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 knows, and she's going to take you on her journey of self-discovery. Today, I delve into a profound conversation with … Continue reading Sakshi Shukla — Understanding Identity and Being the Only One