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The Bootstrapped Founder

314: Nicolai Klemke — Switching Lanes: Physics PhD to Indie Hacker

Apr 24, 2024
48:46
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Nicolai Klemke, a Physics PhD turned Indie Hacker, shares insights on the AI market, niche customer segments, team building, music industry, synthesizers, and networking in a captivating founder journey discussion.
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  • Nicolai transitioned from Physics PhD to indie hacker by crafting AI products for musicians.
  • New Frames prioritizes complexity while focusing on enhancing user experience for broader appeal.

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Nikolai Klemke's Journey from Academia to Indie Hacking

Nikolai Klemke, a former physics PhD, transitioned from academia to become an indie hacker. He found his passion for programming during his PhD and delved into AI. In 2019, he explored the AI trend and developed an AI product for creating animations, leading to the birth of his project, 'Stay With Diffusion.' After launching in 2023, the project evolved into New Frames, a unique AI product tailored for musicians, bridging his love for programming and music.

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