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Episode 556 | Zero to $26k MRR as the Solo Founder of Rails Autoscale

Startups For the Rest of Us

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Navigating Transition and Growth Strategies

This chapter explores the shift from traditional hosting to Heroku driven by cost and management frustrations, alongside the creation of a better auto-scaler. The speakers reflect on the challenges of launching a product in the Heroku App Store and highlight the importance of marketing, mentorship, and community support in navigating the transition from development to marketing. Additionally, they discuss strategic considerations for sustainability, niche focus, and the risks of platform dependency in a rapidly changing tech landscape.

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