Indie Hackers #277 – Addictive Products, Embracing A.I., and Crossing $26k/mo with Lane Wagner of Boot.dev
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Apr 27, 2023 AI Snips
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Q-Vault to boot.dev
- Lane Wagner launched Q-Vault Classroom in July 2020 during the pandemic.
- It struggled initially but was rebranded to boot.dev in March 2022, leading to significant growth.
From Side Hustle to Funded Startup
- Boot.dev started as a side project while Lane worked as an engineering manager.
- It transitioned to a full-time venture after bringing on a partner, then an employee, and finally securing angel funding.
Low Cost, High Value
- Keep the overall cost of educational resources low to align incentives and maximize accessibility.
- Focus on delivering value and addressing the common challenge of learners giving up early.