Solo founder, $80M exit, 6 months: The Base44 bootstrapped startup success story | Maor Shlomo

Lenny's Podcast • July 27, 2025

Lenny's Podcast

About

Interviews with world-class product leaders and growth experts to uncover concrete, actionable, and tactical advice to help you build, launch, and grow your own product.

Solo founder, $80M exit, 6 months: The Base44 bootstrapped startup success story | Maor Shlomo

Lenny's Podcast

About

Latest Posts

The $1B Al company training ChatGPT, Claude & Gemini on the path to responsible AGI | Edwin Chen

Why AI is disrupting traditional product management | Tomer Cohen (LinkedIn CPO)

What world-class GTM looks like in 2026 | Jeanne DeWitt Grosser (Vercel, Stripe, Google)

Mental models for building products people love ft. Stewart Butterfield

You May Also Like

Startup Success: Essentials

tomtoc 360° Protective Laptop Sleeve for 15-inch MacBook Air M4/A3241 2025, M3/A3114 2024, M2/A2941 2023, 15-inch MacBook Pro A1990 A1707, Dell XPS 15 Plus Laptop, Water-Resistant Computer Case Bag Global Recycled Standard

tomtoc 360° Protective Laptop Sleeve for 13-inch New MacBook Air M4/A3240 2025, M3/A3113, M2/A2681 M1/A2337 A2179 A1932, 13-inch MacBook Pro M2/A2686 M1/A2338, Water-Resistant Computer Case Bag Global Recycled Standard

Wireless Charging Case for AirPods Pro 1st / 2nd Gen with Type-C Charging Port, Compatible with AirPod Pro 2nd Generation Replacement Case, with Blue-Tooth Sync Button, No Earbuds

Cleaner Kit for Airpods Pro 1 2 3 Multi-Function Cleaning Pen with Soft Brush Flocking Sponge for Bluetooth Earphones Case Cleaning Tools White

Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones, Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency, Personalized Spatial Audio, High-Fidelity Sound, H2 Chip, USB-C Charging

Wireless Charger, 3 in 1 Charging Station, Fast Charging Station Foldable Charging Stand, Wireless Charging Station for Multiple Devices, Compatible with lPhone 17/16/15/14/13 Pro Max Airpods Watch

FNTCASE for iPhone 12 Clear Case: for iPhone 12 Pro Case Magnetic Military Grade Drop Protection Anti Yellowing Cell Phone Cover - Rugged Durable Shockproof Protective Bumper (Clear) Global Recycled Standard

Phone Case for iPhone 12 Pro Max Case Compatible with MagSafe, YUANDMI Case for iPhone 12 Pro Max Magnetic Slim Thin Translucent Matte Back Shockproof Anti-Yellow Protective Cover Case Black

FNTCASE for iPhone 12 Pro Case: iPhone Magnetic Military Grade Drop Protection Clear Cell Phone Case - Rugged Durable Shockproof Anti Yellowing Slim Cases for iPhone 12 Pro (Clear)

DUEDUE for iPhone 12 Case iPhone 12 Pro Case Liquid Silicone Slim Cover with Microfiber Lining Shockproof Protective Case for iPhone 12/12 Pro 6.1 inch Light Purple

Logitech G203 Wired Gaming Mouse, 8,000 DPI, Rainbow Optical Effect LIGHTSYNC RGB, 6 Programmable Buttons, On-Board Memory, Screen Mapping, PC/Mac Computer and Laptop Compatible - Black

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse, Hero 12K Sensor, 12,000 DPI, Lightweight, 6 Programmable Buttons, 250h Battery Life, On-Board Memory, PC/Mac - Black

Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones with Up to 24 Hours of Battery Life, Moonlight Grey - Limited Edition

Dell UltraSharp U2723QE 27&quot; 4K UHD WLED LCD Monitor - 16:9 - Black, Silver EPEAT

NA to Clamp, Quick Release NA to Rail Lock Clamp with 1/4in 3/8in Thread, Standard NA to Clamp Adapter for Camera Cage Friction Arm Ball Head Cold Shoe Microphone Monitor

Ninja Air Fryer Pro 5-in-1, 5 QT Capacity, Air Fry, Bake, Roast, Reheat, and Dehydrate, Air Crisp Technology, Nonstick Basket &amp; Crisper Plate, Grey, AF142C

Glass Oil Sprayer for Cooking, 180ml Olive Oil Sprayer Bottle with Brush, Olive Oil Spray Mister, Kitchen Gadgets Accessories for Air Fryer, Canola Oil Spritzer (GREY)

Nespresso Vertuo Pods, Discovery Bestsellers Mixed Pack of 60 capsules - Compatible with Vertuo coffee maker, Recyclable pods

2-in-1 Stainless Steel Pet Grooming Comb Set with Dense &amp; Bristles for Dogs and Cats - ABS Handle, Self-Cleaning, 20cm

17 MILE Black Cross Earrings for Men, 28 Pieces Stainless Steel Long Chain Dangle Piercing Hoop Earrings Set for Gifts

Huachuang 3PCS Griddle Accessories for Blackstone: 2 Clip-on Stainless Steel Spatula Holder + Magnetic Grease Gate Blocker for 28&quot;/36&quot; Blackstone Griddle - Grill Barbecue Tool Set

Trinckle Magnetic Earrings for Men and Women, 4 Pairs Stainless Steel Stud Earrings Hypoallergenic Cubic Zirconia Studs Small Non-piercing Clip on Earrings Silver Ear Cuff Black Fake Earring Set 6-8MM

Loading...

Dell UltraSharp U2723QE 27" 4K UHD WLED LCD Monitor - 16:9 - Black, Silver EPEAT

Ninja Air Fryer Pro 5-in-1, 5 QT Capacity, Air Fry, Bake, Roast, Reheat, and Dehydrate, Air Crisp Technology, Nonstick Basket & Crisper Plate, Grey, AF142C

2-in-1 Stainless Steel Pet Grooming Comb Set with Dense & Bristles for Dogs and Cats - ABS Handle, Self-Cleaning, 20cm

Huachuang 3PCS Griddle Accessories for Blackstone: 2 Clip-on Stainless Steel Spatula Holder + Magnetic Grease Gate Blocker for 28"/36" Blackstone Griddle - Grill Barbecue Tool Set