Most SaaS founders prefer building over selling — but if you want to grow, you need to do both. MicroConf Remote dives into early-stage sales with expert talks, live website teardowns, and rapid-fire networking to help you sharpen your pitch and connect with fellow founders.

Join a small group of founders for the first-ever MicroConf Growth Retreat—where you’ll get expert guidance, dedicated work time, and real connection, all without the post-conference homework. Featuring hands-on workshops, founder adventures, and a deep dive into email automation with Laura Roeder.

We're heading somewhere new: MicroConf Europe 2025 is landing in Istanbul, Türkiye! Join hundreds of indie and bootstrapped SaaS founders this September 28–30 for actionable talks, deep connections, and unforgettable experiences in one of the world’s most iconic cities.

Stuck on what to build? This post breaks down 13 practical SaaS ideas — ranging from podcast tools to niche CRMs — that solve real problems and are ready for execution. Perfect for indie hackers and bootstrapped founders looking for inspiration.

Curious about building a SaaS without writing code? This guide lays out the tools, tactics, and mindset shifts you need to launch a real business using no-code platforms—no hype, just practical steps.

AI is transforming how SaaS products are built, sold, and supported. This post explores the real-world implications of AI for indie founders — from product features to ethical concerns — so you can make informed decisions about when and how to use it.

AI is changing the way SaaS products are developed, marketed, and supported. This post breaks down what founders should consider when exploring AI, including practical use cases, limitations, and how to stay ahead of the curve.

Looking to sharpen your SaaS skills? This curated list covers essential reads on growth, sales, design, and leadership. Whether you're launching your first product or scaling to millions in ARR, these books offer actionable insights to guide your journey.

Looking for your next SaaS idea? This guide explores how to uncover and validate opportunities by analyzing over 75 SaaS marketplaces. Learn how to identify gaps, leverage built-in audiences, and assess platform risks to kickstart your next product.

Technical debt can quietly erode your SaaS product's performance and scalability. This guide explains the different types of tech debt, their impact on your business, and offers seven actionable strategies to keep it under control. Learn how to balance speed and quality to maintain a healthy codebase.

If you're selling to enterprise customers, SOC 2 compliance is often a must. This post walks through the key steps to get there — from choosing the right report type to preparing for audits — so you can build trust and close bigger deals.

AI tools like ChatGPT can be powerful — but when they misfire, the consequences range from frustrating to catastrophic. This post highlights real-world AI failures, including Zillow’s $304M loss, Google Bard’s demo blunder, and a healthcare chatbot gone dangerously off-script. Learn what went wrong and how to build smarter, safer AI into your SaaS.

Trying to build a SaaS company without any data is like trying to fly an airplane blindfolded. This guide covers essential SaaS metrics — like MRR, CAC, LTV, and churn — explaining what they mean, why they matter, and how to use them to make smarter decisions. Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, this is your metrics cheat sheet.

Andrew Goldis was an engineering director facing scaling issues with browser-based testing. His open-source solution, sorry-cypress, gained traction and evolved into Currents.dev — a plug-and-play alternative to Cypress Cloud. Now a 6-figure SaaS business, Currents supports global dev teams. Andrew shares how community support, masterminds, and TinySeed helped him go full-time.

After years of running service businesses, this founder decided to solve a recurring client problem with software. In this post, he shares how he's validating his idea, building a product without writing code, and balancing SaaS development with his existing companies.

When demand for luxury car storage outpaced capacity, Paddock NYC needed fast, flexible funding to expand. By using Pipe's revenue-based financing, they secured new Manhattan locations without giving up equity or control. Learn how this approach helped them double revenue and scale on their own terms.

Choosing between B2B and B2C SaaS can shape your startup's trajectory. This post explores why B2B SaaS often offers advantages like higher pricing, lower churn, and more predictable growth—especially for bootstrapped founders. It also delves into the micro SaaS model, highlighting how niche, purpose-built tools can achieve profitability without aiming for unicorn status.

Before writing a single line of code, it's crucial to ensure there's genuine demand for your product. This post delves into how Tuple's co-founder, Ben Orenstein, validated his startup idea through pre-sales, pricing experiments, and audience building. Learn actionable strategies to confirm market interest and set your SaaS on the path to success.

DNS isn't just a technical detail—it's foundational to your startup's performance, security, and credibility. This guide demystifies DNS for founders, covering SSL certificates, essential record types (A, CNAME, MX, TXT), and what to look for in a DNS provider. Learn how to set up your domain, protect against outages and attacks, and choose tools that scale with your business.

In this guest post, Diego Oliveira Sanchez shares how MicroConf's content and community transformed his journey from failed startup attempts to launching NutriAdmin, a successful SaaS product for nutritionists. Discover how a single MicroConf talk reshaped his approach to marketing and sales, leading to sustainable growth.