71: Mimestream - Neil Jhaveri

Nov 28, 2023

Neil Jhaveri, the developer behind the Mac email client Mimestream, discusses the challenges and costs of building an email app, the significance of a reliable email client, transitioning from consulting to Apple, and the pros and cons of bootstrapping versus seeking venture capital for a business.

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From Consulting to Apple

01:38 • 17min

Transition to Indie Mail App

18:54 • 13min

Building an Email App: Challenges and Costs

31:45 • 14min

MimeStream: The Origin and Name

Bootstrapping vs. VC: Taking a Sustainable Approach

Sustainability of the Beta Period

56:30 • 10min

The Importance of a Reliable Email Client

01:06:40 • 22min

Focusing on iOS Development with SwiftUI

01:28:41 • 13min

Reflections on Inspiration and Building an Indie Software Company

01:41:51 • 2min

Transition, Style, and Inspiration in the Email Field

01:43:32 • 5min

Where to Find the Guest and Their Work

01:48:40 • 2min