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Arvid Kahl

Being your own boss isn't easy, but it's worth it. Learn how to build a legacy while being kind and authentic. I want to empower as many entrepreneurs as possible to help themselves (and those they choose to serve).

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Johannes Jäschke — From Hypnosis Innovation to Business Exit — The Bootstrapped Founder 368

Podcast, YouTube, Blog Dear founder, Johannes Jäschke is a pioneer in the intersection of technology and mental health. From a college seminar to the forefront of digital well-being, Johannes developed Hypnu, a hypnosis app that gained significant traction during the pandemic. His innovative approach offered an alternative to traditional methods, addressing insomnia and anxiety without side effects. After successfully exiting Hypnu, Johannes continues to inspire with his journey through the...

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Podcast, YouTube, Blog Dear founder, Last week, I did a recap of 2024. Now that we’re starting a new year, let’s look ahead at the opportunities and challenges facing the software business world in 2025. I want to share my insights into the SaaS and software engineering landscape, exploring emerging trends and patterns—and most importantly, how to leverage them, whether you’re looking for business opportunities or just trying to stay ahead of the curve. 🎧 Listen to this on my podcast. The...

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Podcast, YouTube, Blog Dear founder, Omar Zenhom (@TheOmarZenhom) is one of those few amazing founders who just can't stop giving back to their entrepreneurial peers, no matter how much success they might have. Recently having sold WebinarNinja, Omar still shows up every single day — on Twitter, on the $100 MBA podcast, or wherever builders and makers struggle to build and make.We talk about the exit, how to build a support network as a founder, and what Arnold Schwarzenegger has to do with...

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Podcast, YouTube, Blog Dear founder, Sometimes, you have to pivot. And that's harder than it seems: old assumptions are deeply ingrained, new frontiers look scary.But right now, Podscan needs this. And today, I'll share what happened, why I'm changing direction, and where this will go. 🎧 Listen to this on my podcast. Looking back at 2024, it's been a year of significant transitions, learning curves, and unexpected opportunities. The biggest professional shift was the launch of Podscan, a...

Podcast, YouTube, Blog Dear founder, Sometimes, you have to pivot. And that's harder than it seems: old assumptions are deeply ingrained, new frontiers look scary.But right now, Podscan needs this. And today, I'll share what happened, why I'm changing direction, and where this will go. 🎧 Listen to this on my podcast. As Podscan inches closer to profitability, I've come to an interesting realization: what got me here won't get me there. Unlike my previous ventures—books, courses, and...

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Podcast, YouTube, Blog Dear founder, Ben Rometsch (@dabeeeenster.bsky.social), the founder of Flagsmith, created a bootstrapped SaaS success story. Feature flags are transforming software deployment by decoupling releases and enhancing control. And Ben bootstrapped this deceptively simple-looking part of engineering into a significant software business. And then there's the open-source part of all that. The Open Feature project is setting new standards in software development, akin to...

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Podcast, YouTube, Blog Dear founder, The podcasting industry is full of business opportunities. I see them every day, either as a podcaster, a listener, or someone running a SaaS in this industry. So here are the most promising ideas and problem areas in podcasting — right now. 🎧 Listen to this on my podcast. After spending a year deeply embedded in the podcasting ecosystem through building Podscan.fm, I’ve gained unique insights into this rapidly evolving medium. With an estimated 500...

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Podcast, YouTube, Blog Dear founder, Pierre de Wulf (@PierreDeWulf), the founder of Scraping Bee, transformed himself from a frustrated developer into a SaaS success story. Here's what you'll learn from this episode. 1/ 🐝 Pierre's journey began with a subpar web scraping tool, sparking the idea for Scraping Bee. Discover how he bootstrapped his company in a crowded market, emphasizing lean operations and strategic growth. 2/ 🚀 Overcoming growth plateaus in SaaS can be challenging. Pierre...

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Podcast, YouTube, Blog Dear founder, The journey to product-market fit is always fascinating, and my experience with Podscan has been particularly enlightening — and challenging. While we’re not yet profitable, we’re getting closer every month, and I want to share some insights about how we’re finding our way there. 🎧 Listen to this on my podcast. From the start, I struggled with clarity about what Podscan was going to be. The potential seemed vast: with transcripts and insights from every...

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Podcast, YouTube, Blog Dear founder, Connor Turland (@Entrecurious) is the prototypical software entrepreneur. He found a niche from a "prior life" and is now building an AI bookkeeping SaaS.Now, many founders struggle with bookkeeping, so this is your opportunity to learn more about the pitfalls and opportunities of that field from someone who speaks both "developer" and "bookkeeper."Here's Connor and how he is employing cutting-edge AI in an industry that is usually very resistant to...