
The Bootstrapped Founder
by Arvid Kahl
Is this your podcast?Arvid Kahl is an independent podcast creator known for his expertise in entrepreneurship and his practical insights into building and scaling businesses. He gained recognition through his own experiences as a founder and his advocacy for bo…
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439: The Increasing Risk of Building in Public
Apr 3, 2026
15m 43s
438: AI Liability: The Landmines Under Your SaaS
Mar 20, 2026
25m 23s
437: Data Is the Only Moat
Mar 13, 2026
15m 39s
436: When Long-Term Investments Finally Pay Off
Feb 13, 2026
16m 52s
435: How to Actually Use Claude Code to Build Serious Software
Feb 6, 2026
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Audience Interest
- business growth strategies
- entrepreneurship insights
Podcast Focus
- bootstrapping businesses
- building in public
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for six years
Platform Reach
- available on major platforms
- growing listener base
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 7 chart positions in 7 markets.
By chart position
- 🇮🇳IN · Entrepreneurship#7610K to 30K
- 🇰🇷KR · Entrepreneurship#1361K to 10K
- 🇳🇱NL · Entrepreneurship#1711K to 10K
- 🇮🇸IS · Entrepreneurship#753K to 10K
- 🇭🇰HK · Entrepreneurship#133500 to 3K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
8.3K to 35K🎙 Weekly cadence·442 episodes·Last published 6mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
17K to 69K🇮🇳43%🇰🇷14%🇳🇱14%+4 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
5.0K to 21K12K real followers tracked across platforms
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/3/26 | building in publictransparency+3 | — | FeedbackPandaZero to Sold+2 | — | building in publicradical transparency+3 | Podscan.fm | 15m 43s | ||
| 3/20/26 | AI liabilitySaaS+3 | — | Claude CodeGoogle+1 | — | AI featuresliability risks+3 | Podscan.fm | 25m 23s | ||
| 3/13/26 | datasoftware+4 | — | Find Your FollowingZero to Sold+1 | — | data moatsoftware founders+4 | Podscan.fm | 15m 39s | ||
| 2/13/26 | long-term investmentsprogrammatic SEO+3 | — | Find Your FollowingOpenSearch+3 | — | long-term investmentsPodscan+4 | Podscan | 16m 52s | ||
| 2/6/26 | Claude Codesoftware development+4 | — | Claude CodePodscan+2 | — | Claude Codesoftware development+5 | Podscan.fm | 17m 09s | ||
| 1/30/26 | entrepreneurshippassion+3 | — | Zero to SoldThe Embedded Entrepreneur+1 | — | entrepreneurshippassion+3 | Paddle.com | 13m 25s | ||
| 1/23/26 | customer conversationsmicro-improvements+3 | — | — | — | 1% improvementcustomer conversations+3 | Paddle.com | 7m 53s | ||
| 1/16/26 | entrepreneurshipassumptions+3 | — | — | — | entrepreneurshipassumptions+5 | Paddle.com | 10m 32s | ||
| 1/9/26 | founder's identityentrepreneurship+3 | — | — | — | foundersentrepreneurship+6 | Paddle.com | 15m 18s | ||
| 1/2/26 | vendor lock-incustomer retention+3 | — | PermanentLinkFathom Analytics | — | vendor lock-incustomer retention+3 | Paddle.com | 14m 22s |
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Arvid Kahl is an independent podcast creator known for his expertise in entrepreneurship and his practical insights into building and scaling businesses. He gained recognition through his own experiences as a founder and his advocacy for bootstrapping, which emphasizes sustainable growth without external funding. "The Bootstrapped Founder" stands out for its focus on the nuances of starting and growing a business with limited resources. Kahl discusses topics such as audience building, marketing strategies, and the concept of "building in public," where entrepreneurs share their journeys transparently, fostering community engagement. The format is conversational and often features actionable advice drawn from Kahl's own successes and challenges. The podcast attracts aspiring entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and small business owners eager for practical guidance. Listeners appreciate the relatable stories and the emphasis on community-driven growth, gaining valuable insights that empower them to navigate their entrepreneurial journeys effectively.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 12K
- Total plays: 322K
Platforms
YouTube
- Subscribers: 12K
- Views: 322K
- Videos: 333
Audience
adults, professionals
Key insights
What the show covers
- bootstrapping businesses
- building in public
- audience engagement
- entrepreneurial challenges
Audience interests
- business growth strategies
- entrepreneurship insights
- marketing techniques
- audience building methods
Platform reach
- available on major platforms
- growing listener base
- no specific platforms listed
- unknown follower count
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for six years
- consistent content delivery
- reliable schedule
Chart history for The Bootstrapped Founder
Peaked at #75 in IS, currently #75 in IS.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS | — | #75 | #75 | — |
| India | — | #76 | #76 | — |
| HK | — | #133 | #133 | — |
| South Korea | — | #136 | #136 | — |
| RO | — | #140 | #140 | — |
| GR | — | #155 | #155 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #171 | #171 | — |
Chart Positions
7 placements across 7 markets.
Chart Positions
7 placements across 7 markets.