The Bootstrapped Founder
Arvid Kahl
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317: Podscan, 2 months and $1k MRR in
It's been two months of running Podscan at full speed.Have I spent 6 figures of money yet? Well, you'll see in this week's update :)This episode is sp...
316: Marybeth Alexander — Knowledgebase Secrets
Marybeth Alexander is the Chief Executive Owl at KnowledgeOwl, a SaaS that focuses on providing the most impactful knowledgebase you could possibly ha...
315: MicroConf Atlanta — My Biggest Learnings
I went to MicroConf 2024 in Atlanta — here is what I learned. Literally. My brain just absorbed this. I recorded this episode minutes after waking up...
314: Nicolai Klemke — Switching Lanes: Physics PhD to Indie Hacker
Nicolai Klemke (@nicolaiklemke) is an Indie Hacker with a PhD in Physics. Talk about a career change! Nicolai shares his founder journey from learning...
313: Challenges of Offering an API
When you sell access to an API, what should you keep in mind? How would you protect your data but still make it easy to use? What product and legal re...
312: Aaron Francis — You're FIRED!
Aaron Francis (@aarondfrancis) lost his job and gained a new outlook on life — or rather, he stepped into entrepreneurship for good. Aaron weighed his...
311: Finding my Ideal Customer Profile
This week, I share my journey to finding Ideal Customer Profile — live on air. In this episode, I share my framework for determining who I will build...
310: Jessica Malnik — How to Communicate as an Indie Hacker
Jessica Malnik (@jessicamalnik) deeply understands how remote work has changed the world of marketing and running a business. And fortunately, she's s...
309: Funded!
Big news! Podscan.fm, my B2B SaaS that alerts you when your keywords or topics are mentioned in any podcast anywhere, has received bootstrapper-aligne...
308: Michael Taylor — Prompt Engineering for Fun & Profit
Mike Taylor (@hammer_mt) literally wrote the book on Prompt Engineering. He paints a vivid picture of a future where generative AI could make our trad...
307: Addressing my Weaknesses
I’m a pretty okay developer, but when it comes to marketing and sales, I really need help. And for the longest time, I’ve held myself back.That ends t...
306: Johannes Radig — Traveling the World and Raising Prices
Johannes Radig (@joradig) runs a SaaS from the Canary Islands — the most recent stop on a globe-spanning digital nomad trip. Johannes and I chat about...
305: AI Hype — The Straight Line Bias and the Fear of not Keeping Up
“If this tech keeps developing as fast as it does right now, will I ever be able to catch up?” is a question on my mind and the minds of many founders...
304: Tyler Tringas — Investing in Bootstrapped SaaS
Tyler Tringas (@tylertringas) invests in bootstrapped businesses. Wait… Aren't those supposed to NOT take investment money? What's going on here?Align...
303: How I Deal with Investment Offers
Ever since I started building Podscan in public, I’ve received a lot of attention.And it’s been spectacular: I’ve found early users, prospects, custom...
302: Nick Groeneveld — Speaking the Language of your Customers
Nick Groeneveld (@ToolboxOfDesign) understands that design isn't about gadgets, widgets, or buttons. For Nick, design is understanding the needs, desi...
301: Podscan, One Month In (MRR, Expenses, Marketing Tactics)
Do you like revenue and expense numbers? I've been running my new SaaS podscan.fm for a month now. And today, I share all the facts and figures behind...
300: Marc Louvion — Becoming a Product Launch Beast
Marc Louvion (@marc_louvion) is the Maker of the Year 2023 and the visionary behind the innovative ShipFast. His product development philosophy emphas...
299: Adversarial Thinking in Entrepreneurship
Sometimes, pondering what your worst enemy would do is a good idea. Taking their point of view gives you a fresh perspective on your own work, your bu...
298: Sharath Kuruganty — Letting Go Isn't Quitting
Sharath Kuruganty (@5harath) is not only a successful software entrepreneur and podcast host, but he's also open about the tough times he's faced, lik...
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