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Going full time on my SaaS after 13 years (mattmazur.com)

842 points by matt1 · 1340 days ago · 225 comments on HN

Article summary

The author, Matt Mazur, is going full-time on his SaaS company, Preceden, after 13 years of working on it part-time. He started the company while serving in the US Air Force and has since worked on various other projects and jobs, but has now decided to focus on Preceden. The company has reached a point where it can support him financially, and he is excited to work on it full-time. He plans to focus on Preceden, but also work on other pursuits, including AI projects.

Main themes

  • SaaS entrepreneurship
  • bootstrapping
  • perseverance
  • community support
  • military background
  • AI projects
  • entrepreneurial journey

What commenters say

  • Some commenters congratulated the author on his decision to go full-time on his SaaS company and wished him success.
  • Others shared their own experiences of building and growing a SaaS company, and offered advice and encouragement.
  • One commenter questioned whether they would use a product built by someone with a military background, citing concerns about war crimes.
  • Another commenter suggested that the author's experience and perseverance were an inspiration to others, and that his story could help to motivate and encourage other entrepreneurs.
  • Some commenters discussed the importance of community and support for entrepreneurs, and the value of sharing experiences and lessons learned.
  • Others talked about the challenges of building and growing a SaaS company, including the need for patience, persistence, and adaptability.
  • There was also discussion about the potential for SaaS companies to be successful without external funding, and the benefits of bootstrapping a business.