What if I told you that Shopify's rise to a $100B valuation started with one simple idea: empowering entrepreneurs?
By focusing on small businesses, they created a platform that turned dreams into reality.
Here's how they did it:
→ Easy-to-use tools for everyone
→ Supportive community for guidance
→ Resources that demystify e-commerce
Instead of just selling software, they built a movement of creators.
Are you ready to take your SaaS idea to the next level? Let's chat!
Find the smallest viable audience with the biggest specific problem.
Build the minimum thing that solves it.
Ship it before it's perfect.
Let real users tell you what matters.
I've built products both ways now. The dorm room approach wins every time.
Most founders are sitting on ideas waiting for the perfect moment. The perfect tech stack. The perfect team.
Mark had a laptop and three roommates who believed in the idea.
That's your real competition. Someone who ships today while you're still planning.
8/ That dorm room strategy still works today.
Find the smallest viable audience with the biggest specific problem.
Build the minimum thing that solves it.
Ship it before it's perfect.
Let real users tell you what matters.
I've built products both ways now. The dorm room approach wins every time.
Most founders are sitting on ideas waiting for the perfect moment. The perfect tech stack. The perfect team.
Mark had a laptop and three roommates who believed in the idea.
That's your real competition. Someone who ships today while you're still planning.
What if I told you SaaS can be your golden ticket? 🏆
Here’s why it’s a fantastic business model:
1/ Recurring Revenue
SaaS provides predictable income.
Monthly subscriptions mean cash flow is steady.
This allows for better planning and investment.
2/ Scalability
You can grow without the usual growing pains.
Serve 10 customers or 10,000 with the same codebase.
Your growth isn’t tied to headcount; it’s tied to user adoption.
3/ Global Reach
The internet breaks down barriers.
Your product can reach users worldwide with ease.
Geographical limitations? They're a thing of the past!
4/ Customer Insights
You get real-time data on user behavior.
This helps you refine and improve your product.
Understanding what users love leads to better retention.
5/ Lower Initial Costs
Say goodbye to hefty upfront fees.
With SaaS, you can launch for less than traditional models.
This means more founders can dive in and innovate!
What’s your biggest challenge in starting a SaaS? 🤔
70% of SaaS startups are thriving thanks to non-technical founders.
They bring fresh perspectives and business acumen that tech skills can't match.
Who else is seeing this shift in the startup world?
➔ Founders with business backgrounds
➔ Diverse teams driving growth
➔ Focus on customer needs
What are your thoughts on this trend?
🧵 [Day 35/70] 34 Days Rebuilding ScrollStop - The Full Story
1/
We're officially halfway.
34 days ago, I hit publish on the boldest post I've ever written.
Someone paid $47 for a product that didn't exist.
On my birthday.
And she *refused* a refund and said: "𝘐'𝘮 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺."
So I gave myself 70 days to build it.
Here's what's happened so far 👇
8/ Challenges So Far
• Balancing agency work + ScrollStop
• Imposter syndrome (still real after 25 yrs)
• API limitations (X + LinkedIn… enough said)
• Switching from builder → content creator