Culture of Code Podcast - The Podcast for Indie Hackers

In this episode, we sit down with Deven, the founder of SuperGrow, an AI-powered LinkedIn content tool that went from a 48-hour MVP to $220K+ ARR—all without the usual indie hacker playbook.CONNECT WITH DEVEN👔 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/devenbhooshan🐦 X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/devenbhooshan🌐 Personal Website: https://devenbhooshan.in✍️ SuperGrow Blog: https://supergrow.ai/blog/author/devenbhooshan🚀 Product Hunt Profile: https://producthunt.com/@devenbhooshanFollow Culture of Code➡️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/cultureofcode➡️ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtPTIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction to the Journey00:11 Early Career and First Venture01:43 Lessons from Industry Leaders02:57 Building Honeypot and Challenges04:09 The Birth of Super Grow04:28 Finding the Right Market06:43 Marketing Strategies and Influencer Partnerships11:03 Managing Customer Feedback and Churn22:04 Final Thoughts and Advice

In this episode, we have Elston Baretto sharing how he turned his side project, Tiny Host—a simple and fast hosting solution for non-technical users—into a thriving SaaS business. He reveals the strategies and key pivots that led to sustainable growth of over $300,000 in annual recurring revenue.CONNECT WITH ELSTON BARETTO#️⃣ X - https://x.com/_baretto🌐 Tiiny.Host - https://tiiny.hostRESOURCES MENTIONED📖 Traction by Gabriel Weinberg: https://www.tractionbook.com🌐 Indie Hackers: https://www.indiehackers.com🤝 Indie London: https://www.meetup.com/indielondon🚀 Product Hunt: https://www.producthunt.com🔍 SEMrush: https://www.semrush.com📊 Ahrefs: https://ahrefs.com💼 Reddit Entrepreneur Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Entrepreneur💡 Reddit Side Hustle Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/SideProject🎨 Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com💻 Upwork: https://www.upwork.com🤖 Claude AI: https://claude.ai🧠 GPT-4 & GPT Store: https://openai.com/gpt-4Follow Culture of Code➡️ 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#saas #podcast #indiehacker

In this video, Aditya shares how he built a suite of Shopify apps, and grew to over $12,000 in monthly recurring revenue within a year as an indiehacker. Connect with Adi 🌐 Website: https://www.speedysquirrel.xyz ❌ Twitter: https://x.com/AdityaPMalani Follow Culture of Code ➡️ Twitter - https://x.com/cultureofcode ➡️ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/culture-of-code-podcast/id1563271780 ➡️ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0fqIsZcqFeB6NTdKaHSJtP Timestamps: 00:00 🙏 Meet Adi 00:29 💼 Adi's Journey from Software Engineer to Entrepreneur 01:56 💡 The Clever Strategy Adi Used to Discover Profitable App Ideas 02:43 🆓 How This Stragtegy Revealed Merchant Needs 03:34 🚀 Adi Builds His First Money-Making Shopify App 05:14 🔍 Why Adi Chose the Shopify App Store plus Optimization Tactics 08:49 📈 Adi's Path from $0 to $12,000 in Monthly Revenue 10:54 📣 The Marketing Approach Adi Used to Drive App Installs 12:22 🧠 Lessons Adi Learned and Mistakes to Avoid 13:35 ⚙️ How Adi Put His Business on Semi-Autopilot 16:11 🌟 Adi's Next Steps in His Entrepreneurial Journey #saas #indiehackers #shopify

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

In this episode, we have Leandro, the founder of Sync2Sheets, a Google Workplace add-on that keeps Notion databases automatically in sync with Google Sheets. Leandro shares his journey of building a successful product, from identifying a problem he personally faced to creating a SaaS that now generates $9,000 in monthly recurring revenue. MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO 🤖 F5 Bot - https://f5bot.com 📊 Mixpanel - https://mixpanel.com 💬 Tidio - https://www.tidio.com 🔥 Firebase - https://firebase.google.com 📝 Notion - https://www.notion.so 💻 Javascript - https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn/Getting_started_with_the_web/JavaScript_basics CONNECT WITH LEANDRO 📈 Sync2Sheets - https://sync2sheets.com 👥 Leandro's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leandrozubrezki/ 🐦 Leandro's Twitter (X) - https://x.com/LeanZubrezki TIMESTAMPS 🕒 00:00 🤝 Meet Leandro 00:43 📚 Leandro's Background and Freelancing Journey 02:39 🚀 Transition from Freelancing to Building Sync2Sheets 04:49 🤔 Challenges and Decisions in Building Sync2Sheets 08:35 💡 Developing and Iterating the MVP 17:28 💰 Insights on Charging and Customer Feedback 21:09 📈 Understanding User Convenience 21:54 📊 The Importance of Analytics 23:02 💬 Gathering Initial Feedback 25:26 📈 Improving User Onboarding 26:49 🚀 Effective Product Launch Strategies 31:16 🤔 Is ProductHunt Still Relevant For Launching Your SaaS? 32:44 💸 Pricing Strategies and Evolution 40:25 🔮 Future Plans and Vision #saas #mvp #solodev #techcareers

In this video, we have Julien Nahum, founder of NoteForms, a form builder for Notion users that generates $37,000 in monthly recurring revenue. Julien shares his journey from AWS employee to successful solopreneur, including his early failures, the strategies that led to NoteForms' success, and how he's navigating the evolving SaaS landscape. --- 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 TECH JOURNEY? 📒 https://forms.gle/jD8QMJKCMux7y82E9 --- ⏲️Timestamps 00:00 Meet Julien 00:31 Julien's Early Career and Initial Ventures 01:46 Lessons from Failed Startups 04:45 Challenges in the Restaurant Industry 06:46 Choosing the Right Industry and Problem 09:45 Knowing When to Move On 11:27 Building and Testing MVPs 14:31 Julien's Tech Stack and Efficiency 16:56 Launching Multiple Ideas 17:21 The Birth of NoteForms 19:08 Building and Launching the MVP 20:36 Gathering Feedback and Iterating 24:04 Monetizing the Product 25:28 Challenges and Platform Risks 25:28 Skills and Growth 28:48 Future Plans for NoteForms #saas #coding #software

In this episode, Jason shares his inspiring journey transitioning from teaching to becoming a software engineer in the midst of the pandemic. He discusses the challenges he faced, including self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and discovering he has ADHD, and how he overcame them to land his first software engineer job and transform his life. --- 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 TECH JOURNEY? 📒 https://forms.gle/jD8QMJKCMux7y82E9 --- Follow Culture of Code 💬 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 --- ⏳Timestamp 00:00 🙏 Meet Jason 01:00 🍎 Jason's Teaching Journey 02:05 💻 Discovering Coding and Initial Struggles 03:02 🔄 The Decision to Change Careers 03:39 🚀 Starting the Coding Bootcamp Journey 04:22 📝 Preparing for the Entrance Exam 05:45 🤐 Keeping the Career Change Private 10:21 🔍 Navigating the Job Search Post-Bootcamp 11:36 🤝 The Importance of Networking and Referrals 13:38 🎉 Landing the First Job 18:06 👨‍💻 Transitioning to a Software Engineer Role 19:41 🧠 Discovering ADHD and Its Impact 24:42 💰 Life Changes and Financial Stability 27:14 💡 Advice for Aspiring Software Engineer

In this episode, Dilyan shares his inspiring journey of transitioning from finance to a fulfilling data science career at 36, revealing the unexpected challenges and surprising rewards he encountered along the way. --- 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 TECH JOURNEY? 📒 https://forms.gle/jD8QMJKCMux7y82E9 --- Follow Culture of Code 💬 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 --- ⏳Timestamp 00:00 🙏Meet Dilyan 00:58 📈 His Natural Progression to Data Science 01:34 💡 The Turning Point: Embracing Technology 02:38 😰 Overcoming Fears and Doubts 03:05 📝 Planning the Career Switch 03:43 🏫 His Flatiron School Experience 05:01 🤝 Support Systems and Skepticism 06:17 ⏱️ Timing and Market Conditions 07:42 🔬 Specialization in Data Science 09:50 🔍 The Job Search Journey 14:29 💼 Navigating Job Interviews 18:53 🎉 Receiving Multiple Job Offers 20:23 🏠 The Impact of Remote Work 24:19 🤔 Reflecting on the Career Change

In this episode, we have Joelle, a former struggling single mom who shares her inspiring journey from working dead-end retail jobs to becoming a thriving software engineer after taking the coding bootcamp path. Joelle opens up about the sacrifices, doubts, and ultimate rewarding payoff of teaching herself to code to completely transform her life and financial situation. --- 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 TECH JOURNEY? 📒 https://forms.gle/jD8QMJKCMux7y82E9 --- Follow Culture of Code 💬 Discord - https://discord.gg/qwExDjUE 📄 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 Timestamp 00:00 Meet Joelle 00:49 The Turning Point in Joelle's Career 01:57 College vs. Bootcamp 04:39 Joelle's Bootcamp Experience 05:50 Balancing Act: Motherhood and Career Change 07:50 The Job Hunt Experience 11:52 Life After Bootcamp 17:59 Contract Work: Navigating the Freelance World 26:22 Advice on Contract Work 31:07 Closing Thoughts #techcareers #softwareengineer #podcast

In this episode, we have Alison, a Senior Manager at Salesforce. She shares her unconventional journey into the sales engineering field with no technical expertise. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ 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 Allison 01:01 Transition into Sales Engineering 02:39 Understanding Pre-Sales and Sales Engineering 04:08 Developing Skills for Sales Engineering 05:14 Overcoming Challenges in Sales Engineering 06:08 Improving Storytelling Skills 08:45 Understanding the Customer's Needs 08:53 The Role of Discovery in Sales Engineering 10:59 Navigating Difficult Conversations 13:24 The Partnership between Sales and Sales Engineering 14:31 The Importance of Internal Discovery and Account Planning 15:17 The Day-to-Day Life of a Sales Engineer 21:41 Career Progression in Sales Engineering 26:43 The Power of Storytelling in Technical Selling 29:16 Closing Remarks and Appreciation #podcast #softwareengineer #techcareers

In this episode, an experienced technical coach and software engineer, Lanna, shares her career journey—from various roles including chef, flower shop maintenance employee, and construction director to software engineer. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ 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 Connect with Lanna 🤳 LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lanna-brasure TIMESTAMP 00:00 Meet Lanna 00:19 Journey Before Becoming a Software Engineer 01:36 Transitioning into Tech 02:30 Advice for Aspiring Software Engineers 03:33 Self-Learning and Coding Bootcamp Experience 06:39 First Job as a Software Engineer 08:56 Navigating Career Changes and Challenges 10:27 Advice on Job Interviews and Networking 14:13 Experiences in Different Job Environments 18:55 Advice on Continuous Learning and Career Decisions 22:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts #podcast #softwareengineer #techcareers

In this week's episode, software engineer Julia discusses her transition from a design background into software engineering, triggered by frustration with her career and a lifelong interest in programming. She shares her experiences with a coding bootcamp, her rapid salary growth after transitioning to companies paying in dollars, and her thoughts on online networking, written communication skills, the interview process, and the potential impacts of AI on the software development industry. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ 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 Introduction 00:18 Julia's Journey into Software Engineering 00:28 Transitioning from Design to Software Engineering 03:24 Choosing a Coding Bootcamp 05:45 Challenges and Learnings from the Bootcamp 07:55 Landing the First Software Engineering Job 10:30 Exponential Salary Growth 12:53 Advice for Aspiring Software Engineers 13:35 The Role of AI in Software Engineering 14:57 Hot Takes on the Software Engineering Industry 16:13 Conclusion #podcast #softwareengineer #techcareers

Jeremy shares his personal journey of transitioning from a backend developer role to a successful Senior Solutions Engineer at HubSpot. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ 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

In this episode of Culture of Code, we sit down with Tristan, a Senior Product Manager at Amazon and an alum of Product School. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ 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 Timestamp 00:00 - Meet Tristan 00:32 - Tristan's Early Career and Startup Experience 01:19 - Discovering Product Management 01:49 - Advice on Breaking into Product Management 03:14 - Effective Networking and Mentorship 05:15 - Understanding the Role of a Product Manager 06:36 - The Journey to Product School and Beyond 07:43 - The Reality of Job Market After Bootcamp 09:21 - Income Trajectory After Product School 12:04 - Job Market Insights and Networking Strategies 17:11 - The Role of AI in Product Management 19:34 - Controversial Take on Product Management 21:29 - Final Thoughts

In this episode, we have Deepti Tadala, a senior product manager at PayPal and alumni of Product School - a product management bootcamp. She talks about her career journey, the transition from consulting to product management, the importance of building a portfolio, and many more. She also discusses the impact of the bootcamp on her salary and career as a product manager. Let's dive in. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ 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

In this week's episode, David, software engineer and alumni of App Academy, shares his journey from working two jobs merely making ends meet to becoming a successful software engineer earning six figures. Starting from a non-technical background, David shares how he overcame challenges, drawing upon his personal and professional experiences. If you're considering a career switch or looking for inspiration, this video is a must-watch. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ 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

In this episode, Richard Jang, Senior Product Manager of AIOps at Cisco Wireless, and Alumni of Product School, shares his professional transition from software engineering to product management. He opens up about the advantages of being a product manager and distinguishes the roles of a product manager and a software engineer. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ 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

Are you a software engineer who’s concerned about job security in the ever-changing tech landscape? You're not alone. In this video, we've gathered insights from industry leaders to help you future-proof your career, how to avoid and survive layoffs. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ 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

In this episode of Culture of Code, we sit down with Alessandro Zanardi, the co-founder and CEO of CodeWorks, a leading coding academy offering both remote and onsite programs. Alessandro shares his unique journey from studying political science to becoming a tech CEO, and his experiences working in various roles within the tech industry. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ 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

Have you ever considered changing your job as a Software Engineer, especially during layoffs and hiring freezes? In this video, we ask five people in the tech industry about changing jobs - from how they transitioned from being a software engineers into other roles like becoming a product manager or engineering manager, or to go from being a software engineer into entrepreneurship. And if you are thinking about changing companies… what to look out for when you are changing jobs during hiring freezes and layoffs. Follow Culture of Code ➡️ 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