Nico Jeannen has an incredble learning to code story. He left eCommerce to learn to code and build startups. This led to him to creating TalkNotes, which he sold for $200,000 in June 2024. Read on to learn more about Nico's journey as a developer and founder.
Why did you leave eCommerce?
I had some mild success, but during/after covid, logistics became a headache. I started with dropshipping, and I wanted to start making my own products. Problem is that to receive samples, it easily takes one month with the customs etc. I was annoyed by wasting time, and I wanted full control over the production, so the only solution was to learn to code & make my own products.
Why did you learn to code?
As mentioned above, I like owning 100% of the process, from production to distribution, and code allows me to do that.
How did you learn coding?
I took a course on Udemy (The Complete Web Developer bootcamp by Colt Steele) to get the basics, then I started to make apps. That’s really the only way to learn, just making things.
Why did you decide to make a logo building app and why sell it?
I used AI to make logos for my apps, and I realized the process could also interest other people, so, I gave myself a little challenge to make a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) in 48h and it blew up, so I launched on ProductHunt. I sold it because I needed some cashflow, and I couldn’t improve the app further by myself.
