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How a Solo Dev Bootstrapped a SaaS With No Personal Savings
Most indie hackers assume you need savings or a side hustle to fund a SaaS. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how one solo developer bootstrapped a profitable SaaS product without any personal savings, using just a credit card and a weekend of work. They break down the specific strategies: targeting a tiny niche (tools for local coffee roasters), using a free tier to validate demand before spending a cent, and keeping costs below $200 per month. The developer reached $2,000 MRR in 90 days and $8,000 MRR in a year, all while working a full-time job. Lucas and Luna discuss the trade-offs…
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