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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2025 · 9 MIN

Built. Sold. Free. A Startup Exit in Just 9 Months

from Startup Acquisition Stories · host Acquire.com

When Abdulla Abdurazzoqov Reflects on Selling His SaaS Startup, He Offers These Takeaways:Build organic traffic early with free toolsChoose peace of mind over uncertaintyA strong Product Hunt launch can drive your first paying users fastAbdulla built AIHumanize.com as a solo founder and sold it within just nine months for a six-figure deal on Acquire.com. His platform helped users rewrite AI-generated content to sound more human and bypass AI detectors—attracting a surprising customer base of students and lawyers.The decision to sell came from a desire for financial stability and less stress, especially as he supported his family full-time. Listing on Acquire.com brought over 30 NDAs in the first few days, and after a smooth diligence process, he found the right buyer who understood both the niche and the tech stack.Today, Abdulla is working full-time on his next project: DetectingAI.com, which identifies whether content was generated by AI, already serving over 250,000 users.Tune into the Acquire podcast with Andrew Gazdecki and Abdulla as they discuss: ► How Abdulla built and sold his SaaS in under a year ► Launch strategies that convert free users into paying ones ► What to expect emotionally and financially after an exitFollow Abdulla's journey through the link below:LinkedInFacebook

When Abdulla Abdurazzoqov Reflects on Selling His SaaS Startup, He Offers These Takeaways:Build organic traffic early with free toolsChoose peace of mind over uncertaintyA strong Product Hunt launch can drive your first paying users fastAbdulla built AIHumanize.com as a solo founder and sold it within just nine months for a six-figure deal on Acquire.com. His platform helped users rewrite AI-generated content to sound more human and bypass AI detectors—attracting a surprising customer base of students and lawyers.The decision to sell came from a desire for financial stability and less stress, especially as he supported his family full-time. Listing on Acquire.com brought over 30 NDAs in the first few days, and after a smooth diligence process, he found the right buyer who understood both the niche and the tech stack.Today, Abdulla is working full-time on his next project: DetectingAI.com, which identifies whether content was generated by AI, already serving over 250,000 users.Tune into the Acquire podcast with Andrew Gazdecki and Abdulla as they discuss: ► How Abdulla built and sold his SaaS in under a year ► Launch strategies that convert free users into paying ones ► What to expect emotionally and financially after an exitFollow Abdulla's journey through the link below:LinkedInFacebook

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