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Courtland Allen

Founder of Indie Hackers creating a community for the next generation of builders to chase the 'new American Dream'

Top 10 podcasts with Courtland Allen

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19 snips
Jan 8, 2021 • 52min

Run With It: Courtland Allen Shares 3 Ideas for Indie Hackers to Build a Profitable Business

I hopped on the Run With It podcast with Chris and Eathan to share 3 business ideas for indie hackers to run with in 2021. Two are brand new, and one was inspired by my recent episode on bundling with Tyler King. Subscribe to Run With It: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/run-with-it-business-ideas-from-successful-entrepreneurs/id1477133536
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Dec 17, 2020 • 1h 50min

Special: Acquired x Indie Hackers

As regular listeners know, we typically cover some of the biggest companies who often receive the most media attention (see Airbnb and DoorDash). But today's episode is a little different. In our conversation with Courtland Allen of Indie Hackers, the largest community of startup founders, we dive into the stories of underdogs. What happens when there are millions of people doing small business entrepreneurship? How does anyone having access to the globally addressable market of 3 billion internet users open the door for the niche-est of products? We tell the story of Courtland’s own “Indie Hacker” journey, how he came to found Indie Hackers itself, and the lessons learned along the way. Sponsors:WorkOS: https://bit.ly/workos25Huntress: https://bit.ly/acqhuntressStatsig: https://bit.ly/acquiredstatsig24More Acquired!:Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Merch Store!© Copyright 2015-2025 ACQ, LLCPlaybook Themes from this episode are available on our website at https://www.acquired.fm/episodes/special-acquired-x-indie-hackersLinks:Indie Hackers: https://www.indiehackers.com
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Feb 28, 2020 • 41min

How Courtland Allen Grew Indie Hackers with Content, Consistency, and Community

Courtland Allen, founder of indiehackers.com, shares how he grew the indie hackers community through good content, time, and consistency. He emphasizes the value of learning from others and taking a thoughtful approach. Courtland also discusses the importance of enjoying the process and not being afraid of failures. The podcast explores the balance between acquiring knowledge and taking action, and the significance of money in sustaining a business.
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Jul 18, 2019 • 55min

How 150 personal emails sparked a community of 60,000 entrepreneurs 💻Courtland Allen, Founder of Indie Hackers

Courtland Allen, founder of Indie Hackers, talks about how he started a community of over 60,000 entrepreneurs by sending 150 personal emails. They discuss the importance of sharing revenue numbers, the challenges of building a business while building a community, and the motivation behind starting Indie Hackers. They also explore the impact of the community on individuals and share ideas for small businesses.
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May 2, 2023 • 1h 11min

Episode 659 | Indie Hackers' Newfound Independence + The SaaS Playbook with Courtland and Channing

Courtland Allen and Channing Allen, co-founders of Indie Hackers, share their journey toward newfound independence after departing from Stripe. They delve into the entrepreneurial theories that fuel their community. The discussion includes insights on the importance of finding fulfilling business ideas that align with personal passions. Courtland and Channing also reflect on their hesitations about going indie again and the dynamics of investing in other indie hackers. Expect a blend of motivation, practical advice, and inspiring thoughts on freedom in entrepreneurship.
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Feb 1, 2022 • 1h 5min

Episode 588 | In Which Courtland Allen and I Cover a Lot of Startups Topics

Courtland Allen, known for his expertise in bootstrapper and indie hacker topics, joins Rob Walling to dive into the challenges of entrepreneurship. They tackle motivation struggles and the emotional hurdles founders face, including dealing with depression. The conversation shifts to practical advice on getting your first dollar and building an MVP. They also explore the evolution of the bootstrapper community, transitioning to invite-only platforms, and effective marketing strategies, emphasizing the importance of purpose and mental well-being in business.
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Jan 15, 2021 • 1h 9min

“Early-stage startups we love right now” with Indie Hackers’ Courtland Allen & Pioneer’s Daniel Gross | E1162

Angel investor Jason Calacanis (Uber, Calm, Robinhood) interviews the world’s greatest founders, operators, investors and innovators. Get an insider’s look into venture capital, learn how to start and scale your own startup, and ride the cutting edge of technology in today's headlines and beyond.
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Dec 31, 2020 • 1h 39min

Courtland Allen, Indiehackers // Indiehacker Philosophy + A Framework For Business Ideas

Courtland Allen, founder of Indie Hackers, discusses indiehacker philosophy, capitalism, diversity, and the American dream. He also shares a framework for brainstorming business ideas, emphasizing problem-solving and distribution strategies.
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Dec 15, 2020 • 42min

Episode 527 | From Agency to SaaS, Equity Splits, and More Listener Questions with Courtland Allen

Courtland Allen, a pivotal voice on equity splits, joins Tara Reed from Apps Without Code to dive into the world of startups. They discuss the complexities of transitioning from agency work to a SaaS model, including branding challenges and the nuances of co-founder equity splits. Additionally, they share insights on where to find innovative business ideas and recommend the best cities for bootstrappers, igniting inspiration for entrepreneurs navigating the startup landscape.
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Nov 26, 2020 • 9min

Best of This Week in Startups: Week of November 23rd, 2020

E1143 featuring Indie Hackers Founder Courtland Allen: https://rb.gy/jbxxwc E1144 featuring Meratas CEO Darius Goldman: https://rb.gy/yghgbe Follow Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis