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Ainars Klavins

I started with the ambition to create a new Unicorn in the Augmented Reality field with Overlyapp.com but I ended up with an Agency business - that was doing great (1.5m ARR), but I was not happy with it. I gave away agency business so I could focus on Overlyapp.com again as a product. 1.5 years later, and 500k burned, we were still not getting to the 5k MRR mark, so I decided to move on. Now, once more, I have the opportunity to restart my life and rethink my concept of creating a business in the future. By adopting Small Bets concept, I decided to learn to code (always wanted), so I can create MVPs my self. Now, I am learning to code and creating my first MicroSaaS products, with the goal of getting to 100K MRR without all the startup hustle culture.

LTB #7: I Joined a Company - Transitioning from Founder to Employee

Dec 8, 2024

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10 min read

LTB #7: I Joined a Company - Transitioning from Founder to Employee

What emotional and mental shifts founders face after closing a business and figuring out what’s next.

Ainars Klavins
Ainars Klavins
LTB #6: I built a tool in 49 minutes just by chatting with AI 🤯

Oct 6, 2024

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9 min read

LTB #6: I built a tool in 49 minutes just by chatting with AI 🤯

How I Built a Web App in 49 Minutes Using AI – No Code, No Design, Just Conversation and Why is This so important.

Ainars Klavins
Ainars Klavins
LTB #5: Micromanagement is killing YOU more than the company

Sep 8, 2024

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9 min read

LTB #5: Micromanagement is killing YOU more than the company

Overcoming burnout taught me that micromanagement was the real reason behind my exhaustion, stunted business growth, and unmotivated team.

Ainars Klavins
Ainars Klavins
LTB #4: Ever thought about switching careers? See what it’s like!

Jun 16, 2024

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11 min read

LTB #4: Ever thought about switching careers? See what it’s like!

We take our careers too seriously - here is why you should think of what you want to do instead of what you are.

Ainars Klavins
Ainars Klavins
LTB #3: A trap I made for myself - trying to be the smartest!

May 26, 2024

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11 min read

LTB #3: A trap I made for myself - trying to be the smartest!

Why do founders try to be the smartest persons in the room, and why do you not have to?

Ainars Klavins
Ainars Klavins
LTB #2: Your identity ≠ Your company! Here is why...

Apr 14, 2024

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10 min read

LTB #2: Your identity ≠ Your company! Here is why...

Why it is not a good idea to merge your identity with your business

Ainars Klavins
Ainars Klavins
LTB #1: Stepping back from Overly, what's next?

Mar 24, 2024

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11 min read

LTB #1: Stepping back from Overly, what's next?

Here is what happened ...

Ainars Klavins
Ainars Klavins
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Entrepreneur, tech enthusiast, and lifelong learner with more than a decade of experience in AR/VR and entrepreneurship. Sharing my learnings on building SaaS products, running teams, and growing businesses including my journey - from learning to code to 100K MRR.


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