Bhanu Teja Pachipulusu is part of a new wave of entrepreneurs reshaping how software businesses are built. Rather than raising venture capital or chasing unicorn valuations, he quietly crafts profitable SaaS tools that solve simple problems — and then scales them solo.
From selling Feather.so for $250,000 to growing SiteGPT.ai into a $15,000 MRR business, Bhanu’s journey shows how indie makers are building six-figure successes from home offices, one project at a time.
As seen in Millionaire MNL, his story is a blueprint for anyone looking to escape traditional tech jobs and build on their own terms.
From 9-to-5 software engineer to full-time indie maker
Bhanu began his career in a conventional software engineering role. But by 2019, he realized the corporate path wasn’t for him. Choosing independence, he left his job to focus on building and launching his own products.
His first notable success was Feather.so, a platform that turned Notion pages into sleek blogs. Built for creators and solopreneurs, Feather.so grew to $6,000 MRR before Bhanu sold it in 2024 for $250,000. This win validated his product-first, bootstrapped approach.
Capitalizing on AI with SiteGPT.ai
Bhanu’s next big move came with SiteGPT.ai, an AI-powered chatbot builder that allows website owners to train bots on their own content. What started as a weekend project quickly gained traction, reaching $15,000 in Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) within months.
SiteGPT’s success wasn’t accidental. Bhanu leveraged emerging AI trends, paired with his knack for building simple, useful tools. His participation in the AI Launchpad program, where SiteGPT was recognized as a finalist, further boosted its visibility in the indie SaaS community.
Building multiple products, staying lean, and growing a personal brand
Beyond SiteGPT, Bhanu has launched several other SaaS tools, including SourceSync.ai, Deflect.co, and MCPify.ai. His strategy is consistent: identify clear pain points, build fast, and iterate based on user feedback.
He shares this journey openly with his audience of over 28,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter), making him a respected voice in the indie maker space. His Mixergy interview further cemented his reputation, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how he builds and scales products with minimal resources.
Redefining success for indie founders
Bhanu’s approach challenges the typical startup narrative. He focuses on profitability over growth at all costs, ownership over dilution, and community-driven validation instead of VC hype.
For many aspiring founders, his journey offers a refreshing alternative — proof that you don’t need to be in Silicon Valley, raise millions, or build massive teams to create successful software businesses.
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