EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 6 MIN
How a Solo Founder Built a SaaS With a Day Job and a Newborn
from The Tech Founder Podcast with Fexingo: First-Time Software Entrepreneurs and Their Journeys · host Fexingo
This episode drills into the story of Sarah Chen, a product manager who bootstrapped a B2B SaaS tool called AuditFlow while working a full-time job at a mid-size bank and caring for a newborn. We break down her specific tactics: how she validated the idea on Reddit in 15-minute increments, the exact morning routine she used to ship code before the baby woke up, and why she chose to sell to compliance officers instead of tech buyers. We also cover the psychological toll of building a business on two hours of sleep and how she avoided burnout by setting hard boundaries on her time. Sarah’s revenue hit $8,000 per month in month 18, and she quit her job in month 20. This is a playbook for anyone who thinks they don’t have enough time. #SoloFounder #BootstrappedSaaS #AuditFlow #SarahChen #DayJob #Newborn #ProductManagement #ComplianceSoftware #B2BSaaS #RedditValidation #MorningRoutine #BurnoutPrevention #TimeManagement #RevenueMilestone #Business #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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This episode drills into the story of Sarah Chen, a product manager who bootstrapped a B2B SaaS tool called AuditFlow while working a full-time job at a mid-size bank and caring for a newborn. We break down her specific tactics: how she validated the idea on Reddit in 15-minute increments, the exact morning routine she used to ship code before the baby woke up, and why she chose to sell to compliance officers instead of tech buyers. We also cover the psychological toll of building a business on two hours of sleep and how she avoided burnout by setting hard boundaries on her time. Sarah’s revenue hit $8,000 per month in month 18, and she quit her job in month 20. This is a playbook for anyone who thinks they don’t have enough time. #SoloFounder #BootstrappedSaaS #AuditFlow #SarahChen #DayJob #Newborn #ProductManagement #ComplianceSoftware #B2BSaaS #RedditValidation #MorningRoutine #BurnoutPrevention #TimeManagement #RevenueMilestone #Business #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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