SMRTR ProgrammingAug 12, 2026Hacker News

I Built a SaaS Business from Hostels and Coffee Shops

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Building a SaaS while traveling hostels and coffee shops for 14 years taught one founder that environment, branding, and customer avatars matter more than technical tricks. Key lessons include launching lean MVPs, knowing your users deeply, eating your own dog food, and designing a business that fits your life — not the other way around.

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