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Dear founder,

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​Pierre de Wulf (@PierreDeWulf), the founder of Scraping Bee, transformed himself from a frustrated developer into a SaaS success story. Here's what you'll learn from this episode.

1/ 🐝 Pierre's journey began with a subpar web scraping tool, sparking the idea for Scraping Bee. Discover how he bootstrapped his company in a crowded market, emphasizing lean operations and strategic growth.

2/ 🚀 Overcoming growth plateaus in SaaS can be challenging. Pierre shares insights on experimentation with new marketing channels, leveraging user feedback, and balancing traditional and fresh approaches for sustainable innovation.

3/ 🌐 The complexities of web scraping and the untapped potential of data are vast. Pierre discusses logistical challenges, the importance of bandwidth, and the value of data as a modern-day resource.

4/ 🇫🇷 Running a business in France vs. the U.S. offers unique challenges and opportunities. Pierre reflects on French bureaucracy, startup incentives, and how services like Stripe Atlas can simplify global expansion.

5/ 💡 Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned SaaS veteran, Pierre's story offers valuable lessons on innovation, growth, and the power of data. Tune in to get inspired and learn from his experiences!
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🎧 Listen to this on my podcast.​

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