Indie Hackers #280 – Replacing Yourself as CEO, Living on a Boat, and Crowdfunding to Survive with Alex MacCaw of Reflect
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May 19, 2023 AI Snips
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Life Pivot
- Alex MacCaw transitioned from CEO of a 200-person B2B SaaS company (Clearbit) to running a small, four-person consumer app (Reflect).
- This shift involved a return to hands-on coding and a drastically different company size and market.
Coding and Design
- Prioritize coding in your new business if you've been away from it.
- Find and empower talented designers, providing clear direction but allowing creative freedom.
Indie vs. Corporate
- Running smaller indie companies can be more fun and potentially lucrative than leading large corporations.
- Indie companies offer more agency and potential for higher personal income compared to the often-lower CEO salaries in big companies.