From Dropout to Founder: My Journey Building AI SaaS Products
From Dropout to Founder: My Journey Building AI SaaS Products
Dropping out of university was the scariest decision I ever made. But it was also the best one.
The Early Days
I started with Lego and hardware tinkering. Building physical systems taught me to think in terms of components, connections, and emergent behavior - skills that would later prove invaluable in software architecture.
The Transition to Software
When I discovered programming, everything clicked. Code was like Lego, but with infinite possibilities. I could build anything I imagined, limited only by my creativity and skills.
The Dropout Decision
University felt like a detour. While my peers were studying theory, I was building real products, shipping to real users, and learning from real feedback. The choice became clear.
Building Scaleo
My first major project was Scaleo - an AI-powered dashboard for business analytics. It taught me:
What's Next
Now I'm working on Nexa, Allora, and Horizon AI - each pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI and automation.
Advice for Aspiring Founders
1. Build in public - Share your journey
2. Ship fast - Perfect is the enemy of done
3. Learn constantly - The tech landscape never stops evolving
4. Find your tribe - Surround yourself with builders
The path isn't easy, but it's worth it.
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