Mike Strives

Mike Strives is a dedicated bootstrapper and indie hacker who has spent years in the trenches of the software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry. Specializing in launching, scaling, and managing lean software products, Mike focuses on practical, real-world strategies over theoretical venture-capital-backed frameworks. His teaching philosophy centers on speed to market, practical validation techniques, and sustainable bootstrapping. Instead of encouraging students to chase millions in funding, Mike teaches how to build self-sustaining, profitable micro-SaaS businesses that provide genuine freedom and financial independence. In his flagship course, "Learn SaaS: How to start, build, and scale your own SaaS!", he demystifies the software development lifecycle for non-technical and technical founders alike. Mike translates complex software architecture, customer acquisition funnels, and retention tactics into actionable, step-by-step blueprints. Students appreciate his transparent approach, where he openly shares his own product failures and hard-won successes. Through actionable walkthroughs, template architectures, and marketing advice, Mike empowers aspiring founders to stop planning indefinitely, break through analysis paralysis, and start launching profitable digital assets. His lessons are crafted specifically for action-oriented builders who want to build sustainable internet businesses without bloated teams.