No-Code, Community Building, and the Leap to Full-Time Founder with Sharath Kuruganty

Send a textIn the latest episode of the Growth Leap Podcast, I had a great chat with Sharath Kuruganty. Sharath’s a serial maker, a successful SaaS founder, and a key player in various online communities. He’s the brain behind projects like Guest Lab, an AI research assistant that helps podcast hosts streamline guest research. You’ve probably seen his influence across platforms like Product Hunt, Draft Bit, On Deck, and Threado, where he’s been instrumental in driving community engagement. On top of that, he’s also the host of two popular podcasts: Undefeated Underdogs and YC Founder Stories.We dove deep into the art of building authentic communities and audiences—a space where Sharath truly excels. We talked about the challenges podcasters face, especially when it comes to the often time-consuming task of guest research. That’s where his project, Guest Lab, comes in handy, offering a solution to make this process smoother. We also covered his use of no-code tools, his work with technical co-founders, and his journey through Y Combinator, sharing the lessons he’s learned along the way.We coveredGuest Lab: From a Spark to a Full-Fledged ToolPodcasting Pains and How to Overcome ThemNo-Code Development: Challenges and Winning StrategiesY Combinator: The Application and What’s NextSharath’s Playbook for Community and Audience GrowthShould Every Company Invest in Community Building?Top Tips for Creating a Thriving CommunityWhy Founders Should Lead Community BuildingBalancing Audience Growth with Daily LifeSharath’s Podcasting Journey: The Inside StoryUnforgettable Podcast Guests and Their StoriesPodcasting Takeaways and Future AmbitionsLooking Forward: Goals and Final ThoughtsWhere to find Sharath:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarath-kurugantyX: https://x.com/5harathWebsite: 5harath.comGuestLab: https://guestlab.ai/Podcast: undefeatedunderdogs.com‍Where to find Michel:Newsletter: https://www.stunandawe.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micheljgagnon/X: https://twitter.com/michelgagnonSupport the show Do you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast or feedback to share? Leave me a message here. You'll find all the show notes, transcripts, and past guests at stunandawe.com Up your growth game with our hands-on Growth Marketing Course For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email [email protected]. Support the show on Patreon Follow us: LinkedIn Twitter