This Week in Startups David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH) on the ‘Post-SaaS era' | E1856
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Dec 1, 2023 
David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founder of Basecamp and creator of Ruby on Rails, discusses the exciting shift towards a post-SaaS era with his new venture Once.com, offering a one-time purchase model for software. He also explores the challenges of remote work culture at Basecamp, emphasizing the importance of maintaining core values amidst internal struggles. DHH shares insights on navigating startup success by adapting strategies to a remote workforce and the need for a balance between innovation and caution, especially in the evolving landscape of AI.
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Once.com Disruption
- SaaS products like Slack become bloated and expensive over time due to feature creep.
- One-time purchase software can disrupt these markets with lower prices and simpler offerings.
Slack Costs
- Jason Calacanis's founder Slack group has 700 members and costs $70,000 annually.
- He'd gladly switch to a self-hosted option for a one-time fee, even if it were $7,000.
Domain Names
- Investing in premium domain names like Once.com and Hey.com signals seriousness.
- While expensive, these domains enhance branding and demonstrate commitment.