The Bootstrapped Founder
330: 50% New Users Overnight… and a Burning Server
Jun 21, 2024
The podcast discusses a sudden 50% increase in user numbers and challenges with implementing a full-text search. The founder shares insights on navigating contrasts and growth opportunities in entrepreneurship, and the importance of refining a tool and considering selling a business.
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- Organic endorsement from Peter Levels led to a 50% increase in users overnight, including tech founders and CTOs.
- Infrastructure challenges prompted migration to GPU-based servers for cost savings and improved scalability.
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Peter Levels' Endorsement Boosts User Base
After Peter Levels tweeted about Potscan, there was a significant increase in user registration. His endorsement led to a 50% rise in users from 1000 to 1500 overnight. The caliber of new users signing up was noteworthy, including tech founders and CTOs of venture-backed startups. The organic endorsement from Peter not only increased user numbers but also provided valuable feedback and feature requests.
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