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$1K MRRв 1 month
Acquired
Pre-acquisition revenue: $400K ARR
Acquired by Zapier March 2021 for undisclosed amount. Pre-acquisition ARR ~$400K. Ben Tossell continued running Makerpad within Zapier.
From Product Hunt employee to building and selling Makerpad
Основатель
Ben Tossell
Соло-основатель•Нетехнический•USA
Занятость
Полная занятостьОпыт
ОпытныйПродукт
Learn to build software without code. Tutorials and community for no-code builders.
Тип
ИнфопродуктОтрасль
Инструменты для разработчиковМодель
Единовременная оплатаМаркетинговая стратегия
Как Ben привлекал клиентов
Канал роста
Twitter / X
Также использовал
СообществаProduct Hunt
Tech Stack
Инструменты, использованные для создания Makerpad
WebflowMemberstackAirtableZapier
Полная история
After leaving Product Hunt, I wanted to teach people how to build without code - the skills I had learned myself.
The Launch
I launched Makerpad in January 2019 with a simple membership model. $99/year for access to tutorials on building with no-code tools like Zapier, Airtable, and Webflow.
Quick Traction
Within 30 days, I hit $1K MRR. The no-code movement was growing, and I was one of the first to create structured education around it. Building in public on Twitter helped drive early signups.
The Exit
In 2020, Zapier acquired Makerpad. The whole journey from launch to exit was less than 2 years.
- Launch to $1K MRR: 30 days
- Launch to acquisition: ~18 months
- Exit to Zapier: 2020
Ключевые выводы
1
Being early to a trend can accelerate everything
2
Non-technical founders can build successful education businesses
3
Building in public creates accountability and customers
4
Community + content is a powerful combination
Изначально опубликовано наIndie Hackers
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Frequently asked questions
Who acquired Makerpad?
Makerpad was acquired by Zapier for an undisclosed price on March 2021. Pre-acquisition revenue was $400K ARR. Acquired by Zapier March 2021 for undisclosed amount. Pre-acquisition ARR ~$400K. Ben Tossell continued running Makerpad within Zapier.
How long did it take Makerpad to reach $1k mrr?
Ben Tossell took 1 month to reach $1k mrr with Makerpad.
Was Ben Tossell a solo founder?
Yes. Ben Tossell built Makerpad as a solo founder.
What marketing channel did Makerpad use to grow?
Makerpad grew primarily through Twitter / X.
What industry is Makerpad in?
Makerpad operates in Инструменты для разработчиков.
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