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Frugly vs. Freemium
uglify the UI for non-paying consumers
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The worst users come from referral programs, free trials, coupons
Above: Many small business figured out the hard way why coupon sites generate worse users
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When should you give up on a project that doesn't work?
I spent most of my free time after work over the last month working on a project and today I'm giving up.
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Brex Layoffs
Today, Brex Founder and co-CEO Pedro Franceschi sent the following note to Brex employees:
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I regret selling my startup
Selling my company was a milestone that many entrepreneurs dream of. But today, I get to look back on all of that nearly two years later with the benefit of hindsight.
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2023: Focusing on a single product pays off
The first year where I managed to keep my focus entirely on a single project.
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Beeper – Moving Forward
Each time that Beeper Mini goes ‘down’ or is made to be unreliable due to interference by Apple, Beeper’s credibility takes a hit. It’s unsustainable. As much as we want to fight for what we believ…
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“Yes” means “no”: The language of VCs
A failed founder’s survival guide
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You do need a technical co-founder [video]
Based on the thousands of companies YC has funded over the years, companies lacking a technical co-founder underperform. In this episode of Dalton + Michael, we’ll discuss exactly why that is.
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Most AI startups are doomed
Just because it matters doesn’t mean it’s defensible or profitable
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Your small imprecise ask is a big waste of their time
When managers and leaders don't specify the expected time investment of an ask, the time that is invested is almost never what was intended.
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Nile: Serverless Postgres for modern SaaS
I am thrilled to announce Nile, a serverless Postgres database designed for modern SaaS applications.
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Stocketa – An app I designed, built and never launched
A dive into the app I designed, built and never launched. Stocketa was a personal project developed to serve as a simple stock portfolio tracker for casual investors. The app was built using Swift and SwiftUl and offered a custom UI, comprehensive transaction tracking, and a variety of features.
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Bootstrapping a SaaS Business in Germany: How I did it
Lukas Hermann, founder of Stagetimer, delves into the nitty-gritty of bootstrapping a SaaS business in Germany. Learn about navigating bureaucracy, tax management, pricing, product development, tech stack, marketing, and more. A must-read for aspiring German entrepreneurs.
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Why you shouldn't join Y Combinator
Or why YC is good for the economy but bad for your economy
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The Advice SaaS Startup Founders Would Give Their Younger Selves
Discover the top advice SaaS startup founders would give their younger selves. Learn valuable insights and actionable tips for success in this blog post.
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Looking back on SaaS product strategy
Looking back on how we chose what to build over the years.
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Why we bootstrap
Venture capital isn’t the necessity it once was for tech startups. We've chosen to bootstrap because it gives us flexibility in the way we build. Here's why.
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My solopreneur story
Today is exactly 2 years since I quit my job and become a full-time indie hacker.
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It's okay to make something nobody wants
产品看起来是给用户用的，但我觉得这可能是一种假象，它实际上更像是一种自我表达。 许多表达被不同的人创造出来，经历了自然选择后，存活下来的那一个，是用户喜欢的那个。 我的意思是，这个过程是这么发生的：你做一个东西，不是“我觉得他们可能需要这个”而做，而是“我觉得这个有点意思”而做。然后，别人在使用你的产品时，感受到了与你相同的那种感受，这时他说：“我觉得这个有点意思”。 从这个角度来说，产品就像一种情绪的存储器，作者存进去，复制一千份，用户从产品中取出来。 你不能自己不含任何情感，却期望用户使用后带有情感。 我觉得即使做了个没人想要的东西，也没关系。你唯一需要做的是确保你已经完整呈现了你的情感。…
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Why agencies get stuck at $50k MRR
Can we just keep adding more clients until at 150 clients we hit $300k MRR?
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Lessons from YC AI Startups
The evolution of the AI landscape, and YC's Copilot era.
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How long it took different companies to find product-market fit
Part five of my seven-part series on kickstarting and scaling a B2B business
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Why SaaS prices are still going up when companies are spending less
Discover why software prices surge despite reduced spending. Explore the 2023 landscape of hikes, inflation, and AI investments.