From Solo Founder to $6M ARR: Sked Social's Bootstrap Journey

February 28th, 2025

Founded By
Hugh Stephens
Monthly Revenue
$500K
Founders
1
Monthly Traffic
403K
Profitable
Yes
Year Started
2013
Customer
B2B & B2C
Revenue Per Visitor
$1.24

Who is Hugh Stephens?

Hugh Stephens, the founder of Sked Social, began his entrepreneurial journey from Melbourne, Australia. Initially a medical student, he moved from Sydney to Melbourne for his studies and eventually transitioned into the startup ecosystem, leveraging his consulting background in risk management and strategy for government and nonprofits. He is also the founder and general partner at Galileo Ventures, a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage startups.

What problem does Sked Social solve?

Sked Social simplifies the overwhelming task of managing multiple social media accounts by providing a streamlined platform, saving businesses time and effort while enhancing their online presence.

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skedsocial.com Article · 2021
Sked Social
Sked Social is a social media management tool designed for use on desktop. Plan, collaborate, publish, engage, convert, and optimize your...
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How Around hit $273.2K revenue and 600 customers in 2024.
Complete social media marketing tool for online sellers. Connect your E-commerce shop to promote your product listings the most efficient...
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youtu.be YouTube · 2021
Constraints, pricing dynamics & fundraising w/ Hugh Stephens (Galileo VC) | Startup Playbook Ep138
My guest for Ep138 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was the Founder of Sked Social and the Founder & General Partner of Galileo Ventures, ...
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youtu.be YouTube · 2020
Journey from founder to VC with Hugh Stephens (Sked Social / Galileo Ventures)
What’s better than VC money? VC Money that comes with the knowledge, skills and expertise of super-successful founders turned investors! ...

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