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The Bootstrapped Founder

Arvid Kahl talks about starting and bootstrapping businesses, how to build an audience, and how to build in public.

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22:48

392: Building AI Businesses Without Breaking the...

The Bootstrapped Founder ·

2025/05/30

Ever heard of model collapse? It occurs when AI models are trained on the outputs of previous AI models. And it's not pretty.I recently recorded an in-depth session for Rob Walling's SaaS Launchpad. This module is called AI in SaaS, and I share over a dozen pitfalls, unobvious risks, and hard-earned insights from my own AI SaaS building journey. The course was already great, but... you know... ;) Use the code ARVID150 to get $150 off until June 8th.The blog post:

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25:32

391: AI is Flipping Our Relationship with Technology

The Bootstrapped Founder ·

2025/05/23

Second brains were all the rage a year ago. Now, it feels like we're not just externalizing our thoughts; we're training a much bigger, much less personal brain. A first brain. THE brain. Is this a good thing? Are we truly the beneficiaries here?The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/ai-is-flipping-our-relationship-with-technology/The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/391-ai-is-flipping-our-relationship-with-technologyCheck out Podscan, the Podcast database that

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16:39

390: When to Choose Local LLMs vs APIs

The Bootstrapped Founder ·

2025/05/16

When I started Podscan, I wanted to go full local AI. Self-hosted, self-managed, self-serving. But that tune has changed. Here's what to think about when contemplating a local AI strategy.The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/when-to-choose-local-llms-vs-apis-a-founders-real-world-guide/ The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/390-when-to-choose-local-llms-vs-apisCheck out Podscan, the Podcast database that transcribes every podcast episode out there minutes after it gets

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14:06

389: The Founder's First Hire: When to Let Go of Your...

The Bootstrapped Founder ·

2025/05/09

It's time. Solopreneurship works for a while, but it can't last forever. Not for me, not for Podscan. We need help.The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/the-founders-first-hire-when-to-let-go-of-your-weaknesses/The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/389-the-founders-first-hire-when-to-let-go-of-your-weaknessesCheck out Podscan, the Podcast database that transcribes every podcast episode out there minutes after it gets released: https://podscan.fmSend me a voicemail on

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11:44

388: The Job To Be Done: Understanding Customer Value...

The Bootstrapped Founder ·

2025/05/02

PMF is MIA without JTBD. Make sense? :DThe "job to be done" sits at the core of my customer's use of my product. I need to understand it to understand them. To fathom their needs.This week, I'll share how I approach that — and why it's taken me years to get here.The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/the-job-to-be-done-understanding-customer-value-communication/The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/388-the-job-to-be-done-understanding-customer-value-communicationCheck out

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11:05

Your API Documentation is Not For Developers Anymore

The Bootstrapped Founder ·

2025/04/25

API docs used to be by and for developers. Now, non-technical people use AI tools to build integrations into our SaaS products. We need to rethink how we communicate with them (and the AI agents that write their code).The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/your-api-documentation-is-not-for-developers-anymore/ The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/your-api-documentation-is-not-for-developers-anymoreCheck out Podscan, the Podcast database that transcribes every podcast

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24:23

386: One Year of Podscan: Reflecting on Tech &...

The Bootstrapped Founder ·

2025/04/18

This week, I'm sharing behind-the-scenes choices that allowed Podscan's growth from a small experiment to a thriving business. I'll delve into the choices I've made and how some have worked better than others. I'll explore the key decisions that have driven our success, such as selecting the right tools and technology, and utilizing AI to enhance the efficiency of our processes. Join me to learn how these choices, along with important upgrades and strategic partnerships, have contributed to

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15:33

385: The Balancing Act: Free Trials, Value...

The Bootstrapped Founder ·

2025/04/11

Just how much of your service should a trial user be allowed to "try"? When it costs you real money to supply your product, when and how do you apply limits so that people have to upgrade?That's my challenge this week, and I'll share a concrete example from my journey with Podscan.The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/the-balancing-act-free-trials-value-demonstration-and-business-sustainability/ The podcast episode:

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21:21

Podscan's Profitability Milestone: What's Next?

The Bootstrapped Founder ·

2025/04/04

Podscan is profitable. Wild. A great success, a year after starting the business, and a fun opportunity to look at the options that lay before me. What will be my next milestone? What's the ultimate goal here?Well, you'll hear all about it today.The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podscans-profitability-milestone-whats-next/ The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/podscans-profitability-milestone-whats-nextCheck out Podscan, the Podcast database that transcribes every

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18:45

383: Repositioning Podscan: From Monitoring to Data...

The Bootstrapped Founder ·

2025/03/28

Last week, in my hotel room just after MicroConf, I got excited about repositioning. I have had some time to think about the steps forward since then, and here's what I've come up with. This week, I dive into what I have already done, what needs to be done next, and where this is going.The blog post: https://tbf.fm/episodes/383-repositioning-podscan-from-monitoring-to-data-platform The podcast episode:

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16:13

382: I went to MicroConf in New Orleans

The Bootstrapped Founder ·

2025/03/21

And I have a few things to say.In one of my rare directly-from-the-hotel-room-to-you episodes, I'll dive right into the many wonderful experiences of this uniquely amazing conference, and I'll share my biggest learnings with you right here.The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/i-went-to-microconf-in-new-orleans/ The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/382-i-went-to-microconf-in-new-orleansCheck out Podscan, the Podcast database that transcribes every podcast episode out

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24:59

381: How AI Changes Famous Laws in Software and...

The Bootstrapped Founder ·

2025/03/14

The rise of AI is fundamentally changing and challenging the classic laws and principles of software development and entrepreneurship. Drawing from my experience building Podscan.fm with AI assistance, I dive into how laws like Conway's Law, Brooks' Law, and Postel's Law are being transformed in this new era of AI-assisted development, while sharing practical insights for founders and developers navigating this shifting landscape.The blog post:

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23:48

380: Experiment Report: Trying New Things

The Bootstrapped Founder ·

2025/03/07

When I talked to Anne-Laure Le Cunff earlier this week, we get into experiments and how to run them effectively. That made me think that I've been running quite a few of those recently, and here's how that has worked out for me.The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/experiment-report-trying-new-things/ The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/380-experiment-report-trying-new-thingsCheck out Podscan to get alerts when you're mentioned on podcasts: https://podscan.fmSend me a

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32:28

379: Anne-Laure Le Cunff — Tiny Experiments

The Bootstrapped Founder ·

2025/03/05

Anne-Laure Le Cunff (@neuranne) is a neuroscientist and author of the book Tiny Experiments, where she shines a scientific light on how we set goals, what experiments we should think about, and how we can deal with uncertainty in a high-stress world.We chat about goals, reprogramming your own subconscious, and how learning in public can benefit anyone on any journey.The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/anne-laure-le-cunff-tiny-experiments/The podcast episode:

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19:31

378: Think with AI, Do with People

The Bootstrapped Founder ·

2025/02/28

I'm not usually trying to create FOMO in other founders — I know all too well that we're busy enough with what we're building.But if you're not using chat-based AI to collaborate with (both in your business and outside of it), you're playing the game on hard mode.I'll share a few stories today of why this particular kind of virtual collaborator helps me so much in my business.The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/think-with-ai-do-with-people/The podcast episode:

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11:16

377 — Virality is Poisonous

The Bootstrapped Founder ·

2025/02/21

The most insidious consequence of chasing virality isn't that it makes you look foolish; it's that you're actively poisoning your precious audience.Here's what "playing the algorithm" might do to (instead of for) your personal and professional brand.The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/virality-is-poisonous/The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/377-virality-is-poisonousCheck out Podscan to get alerts when you're mentioned on podcasts: https://podscan.fmSend me a

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37:46

376: Justin Moore — Becoming a Sponsor Magnet

The Bootstrapped Founder ·

2025/02/19

Justin Moore (@justinmooretfam) knows a thing or two about sponsors. He's responsible for dozens of episodes of this very podcast to be sponsored! And what he taught me, he'll teach you.I was VERY hesitant when I started looking at sponsors. I thought that would dilute my brand. Make me a sellout. But that's a self-limiting belief — and Justin will give you the tools to profitably reprogram your mind to embrace alignment and value-added sponsorship relationships for whatever you do.The blog

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11:44

375: Mute those “Dings”

The Bootstrapped Founder ·

2025/02/14

When notifications prevent you from focusing on your actual work, you know you're in trouble. Here's how I approach the balance between keeping an eye on the critical parts of the business and focusing on the deep work that needs to get done.The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/mute-those-dings/The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/375-mute-those-dingsCheck out Podscan to get alerts when you're mentioned on podcasts: https://podscan.fmSend me a voicemail on Podline:

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24:27

374: Indie Hacking Databases at Scale

The Bootstrapped Founder ·

2025/02/07

Databases are hard. Making the right choices early and keeping things running smoothly even when budget pressures and customer requests start piling on — that's the hard part that many solopreneurs and indie founders struggle with.I certainly do.So here's a journey through my learnings and experiences from running SaaS offerings with sizeable —talking about terabytes of data— databases.The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/indie-hacking-databases-at-scale/ The podcast episode:

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17:28

373: Delete Your Backlog

The Bootstrapped Founder ·

2025/01/31

Sometimes, less is more. Here's how I pruned my feature backlog from 120 to 15 items.I'll share my decision-making framework; every single rule comes with examples. Time to cut down on the mental load that is having too many "ideas" in your backlog.The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/deleting-your-backlog-a-founders-guide-to-feature-pruning/The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/373-delete-your-backlogCheck out Podscan to get alerts when you're mentioned on podcasts:

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