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

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💬 Discord - https://discord.gg/EWRHcZA24k
📄 LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/102845596
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⏲️ 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

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