Indie Hacker
A solo entrepreneur who builds and monetizes software products independently, without VC funding.
The Full Picture
Indie hackers build profitable software businesses on their own terms — no investors, no board meetings, no growth-at-all-costs pressure. The indie hacker community (popularized by IndieHackers.com) values profitability over scale, lifestyle over exits. Vibe coding has supercharged the indie hacker movement: one person with AI tools can now build what used to require a small team.
The challenge shifts from "can I build it" to "can I find customers."
Related Terms
A small, focused SaaS product targeting a niche market — typically run by one person or a tiny team.
Monthly Recurring Revenue — the predictable monthly income from your subscription-based product.
The philosophy of deploying your code to production quickly rather than endlessly perfecting it.
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