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Yes, the grass really is greener over here, this IS the dream. I quit my job in 2017 to start a SaaS, and even though it's been really tough, as the first idea
by _xnmw 3y ago
Yes, the grass really is greener over here, this IS the dream. I quit my job in 2017 to start a SaaS, and even though it's been really tough, as the first idea did not work out and I went bankrupt and had to return to the job/freelance market at one point, I eventually quit again and ended up starting a profitable solo SaaS about 2 years ago, and now I consider it one of the greatest blessings in my life. Dealing only with customers and code means no bullshit, only the pure joy of actual work, plus the freedom and independence of being able to live anywhere (at one point I lived on a small rural farm in the Carpathian Mountains of Ukraine, which was fantastic). My social circles are entirely outside of work, and it is so refreshing to associate with communities and friends not in the tech bubble.
If you want a community of like-minded people to support you, consider TinySeed capital, they invest in solo SaaS founders, although you need to have some traction. Also happy to chat if you want to reach out to the email in my profile. I have some ideas I would build if I had more time, but happy to give them out to someone else starting out.
- tansan 3y agoHow did you end up finding an idea that was viable? I have researched ideas and then ended up just scrapping it because it didn't seem viable.
- pramodbiligiri 3y agoSince TinySeed was mentioned, felt like adding that its creator has a new book out called The SaaS Playbook: https://saasplaybook.com/ https://saasplaybook.com/
- einarvollset 3y agoI’m one of the co-founders of TinySeed (and a YC alumn). Happy to answer questions - we’re opening applications Sept 4th
- _xnmw 3y agoMy question: why was my application denied (twice)? I'd love to get more detailed feedback.
- einarvollset 3y agoWe get a lot of applications so it’s impossible to give detailed feedback to every rejection unfortunately. The main reason we reject are: 1. not B2B SaaS 2. No revenue 3. Churn 4. Atrocious cap table.
- rhoque 3y agoTried reaching out through the email in your profile but the email is failing to deliver.