How This Founder Bootstrapped a Visual Note-Taking Tool to $200K/Month
January 18th, 2025
Founded By
Alan Chan
Monthly Revenue
$200K
Founders
1
Employees
6 (est.)
Profitable
Yes
Year Started
2021
Customer
B2B & B2C
Founded By
Alan Chan
Monthly Revenue
$200K
Founders
1
Employees
6 (est.)
Profitable
Yes
Year Started
2021
Customer
B2B & B2C
Who is Alan Chan?
Yu-An (Alan) Chan, co-founder of Heptabase, is a former student of National Taiwan University and Minerva University, where he studied physics, mathematics, and computational science before dropping out to focus on his entrepreneurial journey and vision of using technology to enhance deep learning and research.
What problem does Heptabase solve?
Heptabase helps you simplify complex topics by allowing you to visually organize, connect, and develop a deep understanding of information, making tasks like research and project planning less overwhelming and more intuitive for its users. Through its user-friendly interface and integrated features, customers can break down vast information into manageable, visual pieces, avoiding the chaos of unorganized data and enhancing their learning or creative processes.
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