Luca Restagno is a software engineer turned solopreneur, sharing his journey with a goal to make a living out of digital products.

The Build in Public Approach

His first year building BlackTwist taught him invaluable lessons about building in public and growing sustainably. He documented everything on Twitter under the handle "Solopreneur on the road to freedom."

The Strategy

His approach was to build products that solve real problems he encountered in his own work, then share the journey transparently with his audience.

The Results

Reaching $1.5K MRR in his first year wasn't glamorous, but it validated that he could build something people would pay for. He focused on sustainability over viral growth.

• Time to $1.5K MRR: 1 year
• Approach: Build in public
• Status: Part-time (still working day job)
• Focus: Sustainable growth