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How a Solo Dev Hit 10K MRR With a Desktop App That Replaces Spreadsheets
In episode 90 of The Indie Hacker Podcast, Lucas and Luna dive into the story of a solo developer who built a desktop app that replaces spreadsheets for small business accounting. They break down how the founder discovered the niche by talking to local accountants, why he chose Electron and SQLite for a lightweight but offline-capable product, and how a 'pay what you want' launch on Hacker News brought in 1,200 users in the first week. The hosts discuss the economics of a $49 one-time purchase model versus SaaS subscriptions, and why this indie hacker deliberately avoids venture capital. They…
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