Lachlan Kirkwood

My background has seen me work across a myriad of tech startups and digital agencies, utilising data-driven insights to help drive conversion objectives. With a passion for communities, I ve utilised a suite of no-code tools to help me scale ClickThrough - the Dribbble for digital marketers built entirely with no code. Here to answer any questions about digital marketing, growth, scaling communities, no-code tools, productivity, and mental health as a solo founder. I'll answer all your questions on Thursday morning (AEST).

Hey Makers Just wanted to reach out to the community and see who s based in SF. I m a digital marketing specialist based in Brisbane, Australia. I ve rarely traveled in the past and this year I m eager to start experiencing life outside my comfort zone. With a background working in startups while building my own products, I d naturally love to spend a few weeks in SF. As I m currently a freelancer, I was planning on spending some time there in May. I was hoping to get a feel for what it d be like working in another country. I know there s a bit of a trend to start moving away from SF, but I d be disappointed if I never made the journey. I d be eager to know if anyone would have any suggestions on things to do while I m in SF - whether it be places to visit, meetups to attend, or even if you d like to catch up. I d also appreciate any suggestions on accommodation, as well as potential offices/co-working spaces I could work out of throughout the trip. In a dream world, I d love to organise a tour of Google, Facebook, or LinkedIn - but I understand these are pretty exclusive experiences. I d appreciate any recommendations you might have, or even introductions that could help

I've decided to join the $100, 30-day challenge to becoming an indie hacker. The challenge is a great way to set constraints when validating a product and growing to profitability as quickly as possible. When building my first project, I spent $4,000 manufacturing a new physical product (failed). My second project, I spent 12 months working relentlessly to build a product that wasn't validated (failed). This time, I plan to be meticulous about the way I allocate resources. By choosing to stick to a simple concept, I've created a clothing label for passionate makers like myself, called Maker Threads. There's certainly nothing innovative about a clothing label, but I'm excited to already see promising results in comparison to my past projects. Current breakdown: Spend: $35 (Shopify monthly fee) Revenue: $44 If you're a maker who's ready to get serious about monetizing your product, I'd recommend joining the challenge to see what you can achieve If you've previously taken the 30-day maker challenge, I'd love for you to comment below and share your learnings throughout the process. If you'd like to support my journey, you can check out the Maker Threads store here: https://makerthreads.co