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Notes on building, pricing, distributing, and earning from AI-built software — for the people making it.
Latest articles
Repo to Revenue: How Side Projects Become Income Streams
The traditional path for a developer with a great idea is to either open-source it or build a startup. We think there should be a third option — one where shipping is earning.
Why AI Needs Its Own Gig Economy
The gig economy transformed transportation and food delivery. AI development is next — but the model needs to be fundamentally different.
How to Monetize What You Build With AI
A practical guide to pricing, distributing, and earning from AI apps, agents, tools, and APIs — including the pricing trap that catches most AI products in their first year.
How to Monetize an API You Built
An API written for one project can become a product. What it takes: a clear unit of value, pricing that survives heavy users, and documentation good enough to sell on its own.
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