A reading path · 6 essays
The Podscan journey
I founded and bootstrapped Podscan.fm, a podcast intelligence platform, and sold it to Audiohook in 2026. Along the way, I wrote about the decisions while I was still making them. This reading path follows the early product, funding, shifts in direction, and the work that took time to pay off.
Podscan, One Month in
Begin with the first month: an early product, first customers, and finding my footing.
Funded!
Read why I chose bootstrapper-compatible funding from Calm Company Fund.
Repositioning Podscan: From Monitoring to Data Platform
Follow the decision to focus on Podscan as a data platform.
One Year of Podscan: Reflecting on Tech & Business Decisions
Look back over a year of technical choices, customer needs, and business decisions.
When Profitability Disappears — A Podscan Reality Check
See the setbacks alongside the progress, including a difficult change in profitability.
When Long-Term Investments Finally Pay Off
Follow the investments in data, automation, and discovery that needed time to compound.
For the next chapter, read Audiohook’s acquisition announcement and more about my work today.