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> In the same spirit of getting answers faster, now simply starting your query with an interrogative word (what, where, who, which, when, how) or just ending it

> In the same spirit of getting answers faster, now simply starting your query with an interrogative word (what, where, who, which, when, how) or just ending it with a question mark (?) will automatically trigger Quick Answer: This is the type of attention to detail that makes me a happy user. Killer feature for me, no more having to type !quick (and yes I set up quick bangs but always seem to forget). I have been really pleased with Kagi, though I do live in perpetual fear that they'll be acquired. Please no. And God help us if Apple acquires them, which seems like a risk given Kagi's great work on search and AI, two things Apple really wants. Don't do it Kagi!

lolinder 3y ago
The founder has previously said that they're bootstrapped specifically so that they don't have to chase an exit to get a return for investors. Obviously that doesn't mean they won't change their minds at some point, but it does give a lot of comfort.
- hmnd0 3y ago
  Technically not 100% bootstrapped anymore as of last year. They raised a $670k SAFE round in June [1]. But they're being cautious with it, so I'm optimistic. I'm still a happy supporter and user. [1]: https://blog.kagi.com/safe-round https://blog.kagi.com/safe-round
berdon 3y ago
I also live in this fear and have specifically communicated it to Vlad in an email before. He gave the same response as one of your other responders - they have no intention of selling. Of course, that's the only answer any successful founder would give you...so I still live in fear :(
- freediver 3y ago
  Kagi founder here. I wake up every morning loving my job, our member community, our mission and the change we make in the world. We are basicallly sustainable at this point and I am in awe of the opportunities in front of us as a user-centric company, bringing a friendly version of the internet to homes worldwide. Things are looking good, we have no plans to change any of that.
  - lolinder 3y ago
    Thank you for all of your work! I've been with Kagi since early in the beta and it's just been getting better and better! Just this morning I realized that when I look up a classic Disney movie Kagi turns up the classic and not the 2010s remake, where Google invariably turns up the newer one. Little user-centric things like that are why I love Kagi so much!

lolinder 3y ago

The founder has previously said that they're bootstrapped specifically so that they don't have to chase an exit to get a return for investors. Obviously that doesn't mean they won't change their minds at some point, but it does give a lot of comfort.

hmnd0 3y ago
Technically not 100% bootstrapped anymore as of last year. They raised a $670k SAFE round in June [1]. But they're being cautious with it, so I'm optimistic. I'm still a happy supporter and user. [1]: https://blog.kagi.com/safe-round https://blog.kagi.com/safe-round

berdon 3y ago

I also live in this fear and have specifically communicated it to Vlad in an email before. He gave the same response as one of your other responders - they have no intention of selling. Of course, that's the only answer any successful founder would give you...so I still live in fear :(

freediver 3y ago
Kagi founder here. I wake up every morning loving my job, our member community, our mission and the change we make in the world. We are basicallly sustainable at this point and I am in awe of the opportunities in front of us as a user-centric company, bringing a friendly version of the internet to homes worldwide. Things are looking good, we have no plans to change any of that.
- lolinder 3y ago
  Thank you for all of your work! I've been with Kagi since early in the beta and it's just been getting better and better! Just this morning I realized that when I look up a classic Disney movie Kagi turns up the classic and not the 2010s remake, where Google invariably turns up the newer one. Little user-centric things like that are why I love Kagi so much!