Getting acquired by one of the biggest companies on the internet

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   What Is Indie Hackers at 1:52

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   Indie Hackers is a business run by two brothers, Courtland and Channing Allen. Full answer

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   How Did the Acquisition of Indie Hackers by Stripe Take Place at 2:30

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   One day they got an email from the CEO of Stripe, asking if they'd want to sell. The request took Courtland and Channing completely by surprise. Full answer

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   Why Did Stripe Buy Indie Hackers at 4:03

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   Every new business that takes place online and does well is a potential user for Stripe. Full answer

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   How Did Indie Hackers Fit Inside Stripe After the Acquisition? at 4:39

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   On Company of One, Channing Allen explains life after Stripe acquired Indie Hackers, the site he runs with his brother Courtland Allen. Full answer

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