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Hilde StrandenBootstrapping a SaaS in the least sexy industry possible. Sharing my lessons.
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Why most people never get what they want
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I`ve built on the side for 5 years. But I feel like I`ve just started.
My journey did not start with a clear vision.
It started with a need.
I wanted to earn more money so that I could reinvest in stocks and funds.
Earn more money while working full-time. I like security. Knowing my bills are getting pai...
2025 Was About Structure. 2026 Will Be About Direction.
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Even though 2025 brought visibility and recognition, that was never the point of the year for me.
2025 was not about being seen.
It was about putting structure in place.
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Bootstrapping a SaaS in the least sexy industry possible. Made 70k on the side to fund it. Full-time job, 3 kids, zero VC. Documenting what works, what fails, and what nobody tells you.
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