Episode 679.5 | The Future of MicroConf (7 Announcements!)
Sep 21, 2023
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Big announcements are coming for MicroConf! MicroConf Connect is now open for new signups, and the beloved State of Independent SaaS Report is making a return. Get ready to vote for local events in 2024 and check out a new course on turning ideas into traction. Plus, there’s exciting new matchmaking for co-founders. Host your team retreat with MicroConf's Team Sync, and look forward to exclusive Platinum Events for a more intimate experience. The future is bright for bootstrapped SaaS entrepreneurs!
MicroConf Connect is reopening with new membership tiers, offering enhanced perks to support SaaS founders in their entrepreneurial journey.
Upcoming initiatives include the return of the State of Independent SaaS report and a new course aimed at early-stage entrepreneurs.
Deep dives
Revamped MicroConf Connect Community
MicroConf Connect, the online community for SaaS founders, will be reopening its doors to new members after a pause for platform improvements. This updated version, MicroConf Connect 2.0, introduces three membership tiers that offer enhanced perks, including weekly co-working sessions, exclusive discounts, and a searchable content library. The community aims to foster a supportive environment for founders to share wins, challenges, and strategies for accelerated growth. With a waitlist already at 1,500 strong, the anticipation surrounding the reopening reflects the community's importance to the startup ecosystem.
New Initiatives for 2024
Several exciting initiatives are set to launch in 2024, including the return of the State of Independent SaaS report, which aims to provide new benchmarks reflective of the shifting landscape influenced by remote work, no-code tools, and AI. Additionally, founders will have the opportunity to influence the locations of MicroConf local events through a community voting campaign, ensuring that in-person gatherings meet the desires of entrepreneurs across various cities. A debut video course, 'Starting Up From Idea to Traction,' will guide aspiring entrepreneurs through the early stages of launching their SaaS products. Finally, the introduction of a data-driven co-founder matching service addresses a common challenge faced by many founders, further enhancing the valuable resources available to the MicroConf community.
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Exciting Announcements for the Future of MicroConf
In episode 679.5, Rob shares seven announcements about the future of MicroConf in the upcoming year.
Whether you're a long-time supporter or a new member of our crew of misfits, you know we're all about empowering bootstrapped SaaS entrepreneurs.
For nearly a decade, we've been fueling the permissionless entrepreneurship movement that's gripped founders worldwide - and we're nowhere close to finished.
Our next big leap is coming, and you won't want to miss it.
If you want to get the inside scoop, and to keep up to date as we roll out all of these offerings, head over to https://www.futureofmicroconf.com/.
Topics we cover:
2:03 – MicroConf Connect has leveled up, and is accepting new signups
2:41 – The return of The State of Independent SaaS Report
3:21 – Community voting for MicroConf Local 2024 cities
3:50 – New course launch, “Starting Up From Idea to Traction”
4:21 – MicroConf co-founder matching coming soon
4:58 – Host your team retreat with MicroConf’s Team Sync
5:28 – MicroConf Platinum Events for an exclusive and intimate experience
If you have questions about starting or scaling a software business that you’d like for us to cover, please submit your question for an upcoming episode. We’d love to hear from you!