

437: Countly: Building a Privacy-First SaaS Without VC Funding - with Onur Alp Soner
Apr 3, 2025
Onur Alp Soner, founder and CEO of Countly, shares insights into his journey building a privacy-first analytics platform without VC funding. He discusses the importance of data ownership and navigating early customer relationships. The conversation dives into effective inbound marketing strategies, co-founder dynamics, and the challenges of sustaining authenticity in content creation. Plus, Onur shares his love for Harry Potter and mechanical watches, illustrating how personal passions can enhance resilience and adaptability in business.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Building Countly: A Privacy-First Journey
04:05 • 21min
Navigating Inbound Marketing for Sustainable Growth
24:40 • 2min
Navigating Challenges in SaaS and Content Creation
26:23 • 15min
Navigating Co-Founder Conflicts
41:23 • 8min
Boosting Business with Self-Promotion
49:26 • 7min
Exploring Personal Passions: Movies and Mechanical Wonders
56:10 • 2min
Exploring AI Integration and Resource Recommendations for SaaS Development
58:35 • 3min