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Jan 24, 2025
"Startup events are for losers." Why you should skip events and build in public instead.
Pieter Levels went on a rant on X about how startup events suck. Others followed with their experiences.
Jan 9, 2025
77% of indie hackers skipped founder movies in 2024. Here's why I think that's a mistake.
A movie buff makes the case that you should watch more films for founders, and gives a rundown of more than a dozen startup movies.
Jan 8, 2025
A casual tweet from Marc Lou just turned into a 100-person indie hacker meetup in Paris
Indie hackers across Europe joined the event, including a founder who made $3.4M in 2024 with zero marketing.
Jan 7, 2025
This married couple found a cave on their land and now it's a $1.4K/night business
What started as a rundown cottage, turned into a viral Airbnb empire. From DIY builds to selling blueprints, this couple turned risks into riches.
Jan 6, 2025
Using ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode as an intellectual laxative
We've all trained ourselves to be intellectually constipated by default. (I know, I know. Hear me out.)
Jan 1, 2025
"Earned $1.2M, launched 5 startups" in 2024: indie hackers share their year-in-reviews
From crushing exits to burnt-out laptops, here’s what this year taught us.
Dec 20, 2024
From Our Desks: Newsletter R&D
A weekly tell-all from the people behind Indie Hackers. This week, we talk newsletter feedback, AI replacing jobs, Fartcoin, and more.
by Channing Allen, Courtland Allen, +5
Dec 15, 2024
No office, no problem. Why remote work is indie hackers' secret weapon
Here’s why 95% of professionals want it and how indie hackers can win with it.
Dec 14, 2024
Hustle hard, parent harder: Indie Hackers are proudly raising kids
Why “3x mom” and “2x dad” are the new flex on LinkedIn and X
Dec 13, 2024
From Our Desks: Making the Community Great Again
A weekly tell-all from the people behind Indie Hackers. This week, we talk build-in-public leaderboards, drama at Postmark, founder burnout, and more.
by Channing Allen, Katie Hignett, +4
Dec 11, 2024
The truth about dating as an indie hacker in 2025: Why 30% won’t even try
Swiping, scaling, and staying sane. Indie hackers share their experiences juggling startups and relationships.
Dec 8, 2024
The grind debate with Alex Hormozi: is hustle culture still worth it?
Indie hackers debate whether sacrificing everything is still the key to building big.
Dec 7, 2024
From Our Desks: 12 Days of “Ship-Mas”
A weekly tell-all from the people behind Indie Hackers. This week, we talk “12 days of ship-mas,” investigative reporting, founder diversity, and more.
by Channing Allen, Stephen Flanders, +2
Dec 1, 2024
From Our Desks: Escaping a Lonely Thanksgiving
A weekly tell-all from the people behind Indie Hackers. This week, we talk Thanksgiving travels, AI reasoning, loneliness among founders, and more.
by Channing Allen, Katie Hignett, +4
Nov 30, 2024
Hobbies aren't just fun — they're indie hackers' secret weapon
These three studies prove that hobbies boost confidence, spark ideas, and help you tap into flow state.
Nov 30, 2024
The EU wants to help startups. Can startups survive EU regulations?
Cultural barriers, tough regulations, and funding gaps are making life tough for European founders.
Nov 29, 2024
Lonely indie hackers: Your solo grind might be messing with your mind
A new study shows how isolation is reshaping our brains.
Nov 29, 2024
Japan wants indie hackers
With $6.4 billion in startup funding, and a new Digital Noman Visa, Japan is waiting for your next big idea.
Nov 27, 2024
Claude AI can now match your writing style
Claude introduced custom writing styles.
Nov 26, 2024
Almost 50% of indie hackers are lonely. Here's how some of them deal with it.
From Facebook groups and X DMs to real-life connections. Online communities are redefining how remote workers and indie hackers find their people.