How is it possible to launch a SaaS business without any tech knowledge? đ
Hey Product Hunt,
Iâm curious for those of you whoâve done it (or are doing it), how did you launch a SaaS without a tech background?
What tools, tips, or strategies helped you make it work?
Did you use no-code, hire devs, or partner with someone?
Would love to hear your advice and experiences. đ
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It's best to have a technical co-founder.
The second best alternative is to use no-code tools.
I'd consider hiring devs as an option only if you have a big budget and can afford things not working out.
Lancepilot
@filippanoski how about, no big funding, no teams to hire and still own SAAS product, ready to launch and only focus on marketing?
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Lancepilot
@filippanoski i mean to say what if you could just own a full saas without even building it? please check out startstartups.com
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@priyankamandal I checked it out. Cool idea! It's low entry, but high competition and not sure how competitive the end-product will be. You might need tech skills anyway to make the product competitive.
One thing I didn't even think of is acquiring an existing SaaS. Might be an even better option than starting from scratch and hiring devs â if you have the budget and a plan on how to make it more valuable.
PureTalk.ai
@filippanoski I agree with Filip
Hey Priyanka, I asked myself the same question, I tried to do it without technical knowledge, so using no-code to do it and the truth is that you will face reality very quickly, because you will probably hit a wall as soon as you want to add some complexity in your product. The good thing about no-code is that you can probably try to get as close as possible to the MVP you want to validate your idea, but don't think that's a viable / scalable strategy for building your SaaS. I ended up partnering with a fullstack developer, who also taught me how to use tools like Cursor and the basics of coding (now I do all the front-end for example), and we're about to finally launch our product. My best advice is to find a technical co-founder, you could also do hire devs but you'll want to keep the person that built the product from the beginning in my opinion.
Good luck!
Lancepilot
@titouan_de_dain i already have a successful SAAS product ( which was a hit on product hunt ) , so i totally feel what you have gone through. But i am talking about, why does every aspiring entrepreneur need to reinvent the wheel? how about we could cut all the hassles to zero and start a plug and play saas entrepreneurship? how does that sound to you?
Great question! Iâve seen folks succeed by starting with no-code tools like Bubble or Softr â itâs a solid way to validate the idea before investing in devs or partnerships summertime saga mod apk. Just focus on solving a real problem first
Lancepilot
@john_luke1 how about you do not even need to spend times on building the product itself? what if becoming saas founding is plug and play?
Hey! Love this question, Iâve seen a few friends and founders do it really well without a tech background.
A few common things I noticed:
They got insanely clear on the problem they were solving.
Used no-code tools early on to get something in users' hands.
some tools I know like Webflow, Airtable, Zapier etc
Focused more on distribution and user feedback than building fancy features.
Some brought on technical co-founders later once they had traction or revenue.
You donât need to code to start, but you do need to deeply understand the user. Thatâs the real edge.
Lancepilot
@deepanshu_chittoria totally agreed. But what if there is a way to cut these whole workflow? starting from teams, to funding to developments? wouldnt that be great? what do you think? what if, you could own chatGPT or other cool already validated products , rebrand it with your branding and only focus on marketing and sales?
@priyankamandal well, would be nice option to test.
PureTalk.ai
with all the tools available now, i think it's possible, also depends of what industry you're trying to break into. Think of a product or service in the marketing industry. You can leverage tools like zapier, airtable (backend), Glide (front end), Stripe for payment (very little integration), sendgrid for email.
I launched my SaaS business without tech knowledge by leveraging no-code platforms. I used tools like Bubble, which allows you to build complex applications without writing a single line of code. One important tip is to clearly define your product's value proposition first. Understand your target audience's pain points and how your SaaS can solve them. Also, networking is crucial. I connected with other entrepreneurs and industry experts who provided valuable insights and potential partnerships. I didn't hire developers initially, but as my business grew, I did bring in some technical talent to enhance the product. Partnering with marketing experts also helped me in promoting my SaaS effectively. It's all about starting small, learning as you go, and adapting to the market needs.