Noah Kagan — Early Stage Founder Hurdles & How to Jump Them — The Bootstrapped Founder 322

Published 26 days ago • 1 min read

Dear founder,

Noah Kagan (@noahkagan) has made AppSumo a massive success — and he's spilling the beans on how to launch, build, and grow a successful software business.

Noah likes to keep things weird, and our conversation is proof of that: from Taco T-shirts to failing at entrepreneurship, we walk through the ups and downs of a wild and intriguing founder journey.

If you're looking for guidance that actually helps you find your footing, Noah's your man.

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