The Minimalist Entrepreneur

Date: 2023-06-07

Book Author: Sahil Lavingia

Written by the founder of Gumroad, this book is a counter-pitch to startup hype. No unicorns. No 10x exits. Just real, profitable businesses built by small teams solving real problems. Lavingia argues that you don’t need VC funding, media buzz, or 100-hour weeks. You just need focus, community, and sustainable growth.

💡 What I Took Away: • Build in public. Share your journey early. • Profit isn’t a dirty word — it’s freedom. • Start small, with a niche audience, and grow sideways.

❤️ What I Loved: • Honest — even about his own failures. • Encouraging for solo founders or indie hackers. • Short and to the point. You could finish it in a day.

🤔 What's Limited: • Some parts feel like expanded tweets. • Not for folks chasing massive scale.

📈 Verdict: You don’t have to build big. You just have to build well.

Rating: 4.4/5