What core philosophy would you share with technical founders aspiring to build bootstrapped software businesses?
Replied byMiquel Palet
Founder & CEO at Zernio
Niche: SaaS
Revenue: $458K/mo
Location: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Started: 2025
Find an ugly, painful problem that developers or businesses solve repeatedly with custom duct-tape code. Build a functional solution over a single weekend, charge for it on day one, and let user demand pull features out of you. Do not chase venture hype; cash flow and delighted customers provide the ultimate freedom.
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