How a Solo Dev Bootstrapped a SaaS With No Personal Savings

Most indie hackers assume you need savings or a side hustle to fund a SaaS. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how one solo developer bootstrapped a profitable SaaS product without any personal savings, using just a credit card and a weekend of work. They break down the specific strategies: targeting a tiny niche (tools for local coffee roasters), using a free tier to validate demand before spending a cent, and keeping costs below $200 per month. The developer reached $2,000 MRR in 90 days and $8,000 MRR in a year, all while working a full-time job. Lucas and Luna discuss the trade-offs, the risks, and why this approach might be the most realistic path for founders with no runway. #Bootstrapping #SoloDeveloper #SaaS #NoSavings #CreditCard #IndieHacker #CoffeeRoasters #NicheMarket #MinimalViableProduct #FreeTier #CashFlow #SideProject #ZeroRunway #RevenueValidation #LowCostStartup #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo