
288: Thibault Louis-Lucas — Selling a $10M SaaS and Building Another One
The Bootstrapped Founder
Selling Businesses and Platform Dependence
Discussion on reasons for selling successful businesses, concerns of platform dependence, and risks associated with their approach.
Thibault Louis-Lucas (@tibo_maker), or Tibo for short, is the indie hacker and innovator behind successful ventures like TweetHunter and Taplio — which he sold for over $10M!
In this episode, we unravel Thibault's thrilling journey from the joys of product creation to the intricacies of selling a business on the global stage. He shares his strategies for tripling revenue post-acquisition, the pivotal role of community engagement, and his candid insights on AI risks, nomadic lifestyles, and the ever-evolving tech landscape.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned developer, join us for an enlightening conversation that's as much a masterclass in the art of SaaS as it is a celebration of community and adaptability in the digital age.
Tibo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tibo_maker
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00:24:59 AI Risks and Nomadic Lifestyle Discussion
00:33:52 Video Content for Indie Hackers
00:41:31 Building in Public, Power of Feedback
This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com
The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/thibault-louis-lucas-selling-a-10m-saas-and-building-another-one/
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The video: https://youtu.be/csp6vI8lKt4
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- (00:00) - Building Products
- (17:22) - Building Stable Efficient Software Product
- (24:59) - AI Risks and Nomadic Lifestyle Discussion
- (33:52) - Video Content for Indie Hackers
- (41:31) - Building in Public, Power of Feedback