Founder stories
$10K MRRin 4 years
3 milestones
3 years to $10K MRR, 8 more months to $20K - slow growth is valid
Founder
Dmytro Krasun
Solo Founder•Technical•Ukraine
Commitment
Full-timeExperience
ExperiencedProduct
Screenshot API for developers to capture website screenshots programmatically.
Type
API / Developer ToolIndustry
Developer ToolsModel
SubscriptionMarketing Strategy
How Dmytro acquired customers
Primary Channel
Communities
Also Used
SEO / ContentTwitter / X
Tech Stack
Tools used to build ScreenshotOne
Node.jsPuppeteerAWSStripe
The Full Story
ScreenshotOne took 3 years to reach $10K MRR and another 8 months to hit $20K. Long, slow growth is a valid path to success.
The Long Road
Many founders expect quick wins. It took me 3 years of consistent work to hit meaningful revenue. The key was not giving up.
Developer-Focused
I focused on making the best screenshot API for developers. Great documentation, reliable uptime, and developer-friendly pricing.
Community Presence
I stayed active in developer communities, answering questions and being helpful. This built trust and brought referrals.
- $10K MRR: 3 years
- $20K MRR: 3 years + 8 months
- Paying customers: 500+
Key Takeaways
1
Long slow growth is valid
2
API products serve niche developer needs profitably
3
Consistency beats virality
4
Community presence builds trust
Originally published onDmytro Krasun Newsletter
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Milestone Journey
Dmytro achieved 3 milestones on the path to $10K MRR
First Customer
1 month
June 2022
69% faster
vs avg 3 months+5 months to next milestone
$1K MRR
$1,000
6 months
October 2022
46% faster
vs avg 11 months+3 years to next milestone
$10K MRR
$20,000
4 years
February 2026
Avg: 1 year
4 years
Total journey time
3
Milestones achieved
Dmytro's Path to $10K MRRPremium
The journey, decisions, and context behind this milestone
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