SKILL.md
Strategies: Indie Hacker
Guides marketing and growth strategy for indie hackers (bootstrapped founders, solo developers)—autonomous, small-team or solo, no external funding. Covers mindset, first users, Build in Public, growth channels, and when to use which skills. For cold start execution (launch timeline, Product Hunt, directory submission), see cold-start-strategy. For forum tactics (Indie Hackers, HN, Reddit post structure), see community-forum. Full guide (cases, resources) → Alignify – Indie Hacker Complete Guide.
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Definition
Indie Hacker = Bootstrapped founder who builds products autonomously, typically 1–3 people, no external funding. Focus: sustainability, profitability, fast iteration—not VC-scale growth.
| Trait | Indie Hacker | VC-backed |
|---|---|---|
| Funding | Bootstrapping; product revenue | External investment |
| Growth | Sustainable; Ramen profitability first | Scale at all costs |
| Control | Full autonomy | Investor reporting |
| Timeline | Long game; niche focus | Fast expansion |