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Building a $7m non-profit tech company - John O'Nolan

Make Lemonade

CHAPTER

Building a Non-Profit Publishing Platform

The chapter delves into the creation of Ghost as a non-profit project in response to disillusionment with WordPress, emphasizing a user-centric and open-source approach. It explores early decisions like using Node.js and the success of a Kickstarter campaign. The chapter also discusses the benefits of being a non-profit tech company, contrasting strategies with VC-funded platforms like Substack and Medium.

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