My indie dev journey to build a $10k+ MRR SaaS - An interview with Indie Hackers

Takuya Matsuyama

Jul 10, 2024 — 1 min read

Hey guys, it's Takuya.

I just had a great interview on Indie Hackers, one of the largest indie dev communities! 🎉I shared some of the tips and tricks I’ve picked up on my indie dev journey—from bootstrapping to marketing and monetizing. Check it out! 😄

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