The Bootstrapped Founder

The Bootstrapped Founder

Arvid Kahl

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282: Kevon Cheung — Embracing Vulnerability in Startup Culture

Kevon Cheung (@MeetKevon) is an expert builder-in-public. The moment his life pivoted with the birth of his daughter is where our conversation begins,...

Jan 3, 2024 55m

281: AI and the Future of SaaS

2023 saw an explosion of AI. 2024 will make 2023 look like cheap fireworks next to the Death Star's superlaser.SaaS founders either go with the flow o...

Dec 29, 2023 19m

280: Dominic Monn — Crafting a Thriving Online Mentorship Community

Dominic Monn (@dqmonn), the pioneering founder of MentorCruise, shares the secrets behind building a flourishing online mentorship community that tran...

Dec 27, 2023 48m

279: Fear-Setting my SaaS: What’s Enough?

The holidays are a season when our priorities clash particularly often. And for me, Christmas is also a time for re-evaluating choices, making long-te...

Dec 22, 2023 21m

278: Nicolas Cole — Harnessing the Written Word for Profit

Nicolas Cole (@Nicolascole77), co-founder of Ship30for30, will teach you why indie hackers should embrace writing as a transformative tool in their ar...

Dec 20, 2023 58m

277: NoCode, AI, and the Future of Software Entrepreneurship

I've always been a fan of no-code tools. But recently, I stumbled into AI-assisted coding. And that has changed everything for me. Initially, I consid...

Dec 16, 2023 21m

276: Khe Hy — Breaking Free from the Rat Race

Khe Hy (@khemaridh), the brilliant mind behind Rad Reads and the Examined Life podcast, shares his introspective journey through the multifaceted worl...

Dec 13, 2023 58m

275: I’m starting a new SaaS Journey

I'm working on a new SaaS, and I'm sharing the journey from day one.Today, I'll introduce you to my market, early tech stack choices, the financials o...

Dec 8, 2023 35m

274: 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...

Dec 6, 2023 64m

273: Freedom vs. Autonomy

Let's dive headfirst into the crazy world of starting your own business. We're going to chat about how "running your own show" can be freeing, but als...

Dec 1, 2023 14m

272: 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 pav...

Nov 29, 2023 57m

271: Arvid's Top 15 Book Recommendations for Founders

If you’re shopping for books this Black Friday, here are the 15 most impactful books I read before and during my SaaS founder journey. From entreprene...

Nov 24, 2023 15m

270: 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 Sa...

Nov 22, 2023 55m

269: Embracing Obstacles for Opportunity

How can we master the art of managing constraints and turning obstacles into opportunities?With intentional choices.Join me as I candidly share my exp...

Nov 17, 2023 12m

268: 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 f...

Nov 15, 2023 75m

267: 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...

Nov 10, 2023 13m

266: 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 pl...

Nov 8, 2023 55m

265: "Authenticity" in the Digital Age

What does it even mean to be "authentic" online? Just posting things you want other people to see? Sharing everything, treating people like friends? O...

Nov 3, 2023 10m

264: Dickie Bush — Harness the Power of Digital Writing

Dickie Bush (@dickiebush) discusses Ship 30 for 30, a movement he started to transform writing from a solitary to a communal activity, now a structure...

Nov 1, 2023 56m

263: Indie Hacking Isn't Dead — It's Just Less Hacky

Indie Hacking Isn't Dead — It's Just Less Hacky. The transformation of Indie Hacking over the years creates new challenges and opportunities for Indie...

Oct 27, 2023 11m

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