LaunchDay #2 – Elie Steinbock – InboxZero

https://www.getinboxzero.com/

Takeaways

• Elie has never had a traditional job, starting his career later in life.
• His first project, a fantasy football game, gained significant traction with over 250,000 signups.
• Freelancing led to the creation of an agency model, providing passive income.
• Inbox Zero is an AI assistant designed to manage emails efficiently.
• The product categorizes emails and drafts responses to streamline communication.
• Elie has 14,000 signups for Inbox Zero, with a growing number of paying customers.
• Tiny Seed provides funding without the pressure of VC expectations.
• The focus of Tiny Seed is on building sustainable businesses rather than billion-dollar exits.
• Elie emphasizes the importance of community and mentorship in the Tiny Seed program.
• The conversation highlights the evolving definition of what it means to be an indie hacker.