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We're validating two product ideas at once — trying to figure out which problem is worth solving first

I launched a project for Indie Hackers, and I just wanted to say thank you

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I launched a project for Indie Hackers, and I just wanted to say thank you

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I catalogued everything an AI agent can buy. The list is shorter than the hype.

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Crossing $25k MRR on a newsletter that he launched 72 hours after getting laid off

From broke and idealess to building a $100k/mo AI services company

Making $9k/mo with a mobile app until platform risk took its toll

Hitting $1M ARR in two years and working four hours per day

Hitting $40k+ MRR with bottom-of-funnel content until AI search forced her to change tactics

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