MAKE: Bootstrapper
Learn to bootstrap profitable startups the indie way.
About MAKE: Bootstrapper
MAKE: The Bootstrapper's Handbook is an ebook by Pieter Levels (@levelsio) covering how to build a startup from initial idea through launch, growth, monetization, and eventual exit. It is over 200 pages and 50,000 words, continuously updated, and covers topics including generating ideas from personal problems, building with familiar tools, launching on platforms where customers already are, growing without paid ads, monetizing by charging users directly, and automating a business using AI.
The book is available in web, mobile, Kindle, ePub, and Mobi formats, plus a SKILL.md file for feeding the book's content to an AI coding agent. Pricing ranges from $29.99 to $69.99, with add-ons for an audiobook narrated by the author (+$15) and access to a Telegram community of over 11,000 indie makers (+$25). A 7-day money-back guarantee is offered. The text is freely readable in an obfuscated form before purchase, becoming fully readable upon buying.
The product is aimed at indie developers and bootstrappers building and launching startups on their own, without external funding or large teams.
Key features
- Guides idea generation, building, launching, growth, monetization, automation, and exit for a startup
- 200+ pages, 50,000+ word continuously updated ebook with fresh exports every hour
- Available on Web, Mobile, Kindle, ePub, Mobi, and as a SKILL.md for coding agents
- Optional audiobook narrated by the author
- Optional access to a private Telegram community of 11,000+ indie makers
Frequently asked questions
How much does MAKE cost?
MAKE costs between $29.99 and $69.99 depending on add-ons, with optional extras like the audiobook (+$15) and community access (+$25).
Is there a free way to read it?
The full text is readable for free but is partly obfuscated; buying the book unlocks fully readable text and sends PDF and ePub versions by email.
What formats is the book available in?
It's available on Web, Mobile, Kindle, ePub, Mobi, and as a SKILL.md file for AI coding agents.
Is there a refund policy?
Yes, there is a 7-day money back guarantee with no questions asked.
Who is this book for?
It's aimed at bootstrappers and indie makers looking to build, launch, grow, and monetize a startup, written by Pieter Levels (@levelsio).
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