How a Solo Founder Built a SaaS With a Tiny Team of Contractors

In this episode of The Tech Founder Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how bootstrapped SaaS founders can build with a tiny team of contractors instead of hiring full-time employees. They break down the real decision points: when to use contractors, how to structure contracts, how to manage remote contractor teams, and the hidden costs of going full-time too early. Using the concrete example of a solo founder who launched a project management tool to $8k MRR with just three contractors (a designer, a developer, and a VA), they walk through the pros and cons of the contractor-first approach. They also discuss how to handle intellectual property, communication cadence, and when the contractor model breaks down. If you're a first-time software entrepreneur trying to launch a SaaS on a budget, this episode gives you a realistic framework for deciding between contractors and full-time hires. #Bootstrapped #SaaS #Contractors #SoloFounder #RemoteTeams #LeanStartup #StartupHiring #Freelancers #FractionalTeam #TechFounder #NoCode #Growth #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #SaaSFounder #StartupAdvice #Entrepreneurship Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo