Starter Story How I built my first SaaS without an audience ($25K/month) | Starter Story
Jan 6, 2026
Discover how Hassam built an AI Amazon product research tool in just 48 hours! He shares his journey from a non-technical background to generating $25K/month without an audience. Learn about finding market gaps, trading equity for audience access, and his effective six-step playbook for SaaS success. Hassam emphasizes the importance of a high-ROI MVP and partnering for distribution. He encourages listeners to start shipping quickly, iterate, and embrace feedback for continuous improvement.
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48-Hour Build And Instant Partnership
- Hassam built LaunchFast in 48 hours using Cursor and pitched it to LegacyX for distribution. He traded equity for instant access and the partnership led to rapid MRR growth.
Domain Knowledge Beats Generic Ideas
- Domain knowledge is a competitive advantage developers often lack. Building in a niche you already understand reduces guesswork and speeds product-market fit.
Buy Distribution, Not Followers
- Partner with organisations that already reach your target customers instead of building an audience from scratch. Trading equity for distribution can be far more valuable than owning 100% of nothing.