Podcast, YouTube, Blog Dear founder, When Peter Jackson was brainstorming the Lord of the Rings movie universe, two amazing Tolkien-savvy illustrators sat in on the meetings: John Howe and Alan Lee. Jackson would explain a scene, what was where, and they would sketch as he talked. When he was done explaining, the two artist would hand over their quick sketches, allowing the director to see what he had just envisioned. Until now, you needed extraordinarily gifted experts with years of...
12 days ago • 4 min read
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...
14 days ago • 1 min read
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...
19 days ago • 4 min read
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...
21 days ago • 1 min read
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...
26 days ago • 6 min read
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...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
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...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
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...
about 1 month ago • 6 min read
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...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read