Culture of Code Podcast - The Podcast for Indie Hackers
I Launched an AI Presentation SaaS Startup in 4 Hours - Now with 20K Users
17 Dec 2024
In this episode, we have Siya, the 18-year-old founder who skyrocketed his AI presentation startup called GenPPT to 20,000 users in just six months. He shares his incredible journey from coding at age 11 to launching a successful SaaS platform, revealing the secrets behind his rapid growth and the lessons learned along the way. Join us as we explore the world of solo founders, indie hackers, and SaaS startups! CONNECT WITH SIYA 📋 GenPPT (Siya's Startup) - https://genppt.com 💻 Siya's Website - https://www.siya.digital 🐦 Siya's X - https://x.com/siyabuilt SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE: 🚀 Episode Summaries: Get the latest episode in a digestible format 💡 Coding Tips & Tricks: Level up your skills with practical advice from industry experts. 🔮 Tech Trends: Stay ahead of the curve with our curated digest of emerging technologies. 🎁 Special Offers: Be the first to know about upcoming events, courses, and podcast merchandise. 👥 Community Spotlights: Connect with fellow coders and see what our listeners are building. ✉️ https://newsletter-signup-form-cf0560.zapier.app WANT TO SHARE YOUR INDIE HACKER JOURNEY? 📒 https://forms.gle/jD8QMJKCMux7y82E9 LET'S CONNECT 💬 Discord - https://discord.gg/EWRHcZA24k 📄 LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/102845596 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/FelixThea 🎤 Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP - - - ⏲️ Timestamps 00:00 🙏 Meet Siya 01:02 💻 Siya's Early Coding Journey 01:21 💪 Overcoming Failures and Finding Motivation 03:03 🚀 The Birth of GenPPT 04:23 ⚡ Shipping Fast and Gathering Feedback 06:40 📈 Initial Feedback and User Growth 07:38 ✅ Validating Ideas and Measuring Success 09:34 🔄 Transferring Knowledge and Brute Forcing Success 10:34 🎯 Identifying and Targeting the Right Market 15:00 📣 Marketing Strategies and Organic Growth 20:43 🤖 Customer Support and Using AI 22:32 💰 Monetization and Pricing Strategies 27:04 ⚖️ Work-Life Balance and Sustaining Productivity 28:10 🌟 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs #solodev #indiehackers #saas
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