Practical discussions about independent software companies, early customers, recurring revenue, and founder decisions.
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Bootstrapping podcasts
Compare shows by their subject and the conversations they cover. Start with a question: finding a customer, validating an idea, pricing a product, or funding a company.
Conversations about starting and growing independent businesses with limited resources.
Interviews exploring the work and experiences of people building businesses independently.
Conversations about the realities of building independent businesses.
How to choose a show
A founder interview describes one business in its own market and period. Compare the guest’s customer, business model and stage with your situation. Use the topic pages to read different accounts before opening the original conversations.
Our selection is based on subject fit and available source material. It is not a paid ranking or a claim that a single show is best for every founder.
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First customers
Where do the first paying customers come from?
8 perspectives 02Finding an idea
Which problem is worth building a business around?
6 perspectives 03Validating demand
How do you find out whether someone will pay?
9 perspectives 04Pricing
When should you charge, and what are you testing?
5 perspectives 05Bootstrapping & VC
What does funding change about a business?
3 perspectives 06Distribution
Which channel fits the customer and the product?
3 perspectives