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How Two Founders Grew an Open-Source Platform to $750K ARR

October 18th, 2024

Founded By
John O'Nolan
Starting Costs
$300K
Founders
2
Monthly Traffic
506K
Profitable
Yes
Year Started
2013
Customer
B2B & B2C

Who is John O'Nolan?

John O'Nolan, the founder of Ghost, is originally from the UK and previously worked as a core contributor to WordPress. He pivoted from a freelance web designer to launching Ghost, driven by a passion for creating a modern publishing platform focused on journalism.

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What problem does ghost solve?

Ghost solves the problem of bloated, outdated, or closed publishing platforms by offering a sleek, open-source solution specifically designed for journalists and publishers who need flexibility, control, and transparency.

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How did John come up with the idea for ghost?

John O'Nolan, the founder of Ghost, came up with the idea out of a frustration with the current state of publishing platforms. He was an active contributor to WordPress but...

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