Starter Story My website makes $34K/month (built in 3 hours) | Starter Story
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Jan 3, 2026 Discover how a simple weekend idea transformed into a $34K/month directory! Hear about the rapid MVP built in just three hours using Figma and JSON seeds. The conversation dives into achieving viral growth through strategic posts and an open-source approach. Learn why strong design is crucial for success today, and explore the relevance of directories in the future. Plus, get practical advice on shipping fast and embracing imperfection in your projects. It's all about starting, iterating, and building momentum!
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Weekend Build Turned Real Business
- Pontus and Victor built Cursor Directory in a weekend and launched a functioning MVP within three hours.
- They continued iterating after launch while focusing on their main startup, Midday.
Extremely High Margins For Curated Directories
- Cursor Directory reached 49,000 registered users and 2.2M uniques since launch while costing under $500/month.
- High gross margins are possible with directories that use low-maintenance, open-source infrastructure.
Ship Fast, Learn Faster
- Ship quickly and accept imperfection to learn faster and capture opportunity.
- Dial into what you're building and commit to move forward instead of waiting for perfection.