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How a Solo Dev Hit 10K MRR With an API-First Product
In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down the story of a solo developer who built a simple API for converting PDFs to text and scaled it to $10,000 monthly recurring revenue without a traditional SaaS dashboard or user interface. They explore how API-first products reduce friction, the importance of documentation and developer experience, and why selling to developers requires a different approach than selling to consumers. The hosts discuss pricing strategies like usage-based billing, the role of rapid iteration based on user feedback, and the challenges of standing out in a crowded API…
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