A developer turned his own directory-submission tool into AI Directories, which made $9.5K of a record $15.7K month
Sergiu Chiriac built a tool to list his AI products on directories, then sold it to other founders.
Subject: Sergiu Chiriac (AI Directories)Paid submission service for startups and AI products to 100+ directories
Case Overview & Background
Sergiu Chiriac, a software engineer with ten years of experience, launched several AI startups from 2023. Submitting each one to directories by hand was slow, so he built an internal tool that became AI Directories. He says it has helped 900+ founders and made $9.5K of his record $15.7K month.
How AI Is Used
Step-by-Step Process
He automated his own directory submissions.
Founders asked for the same help, so he offered it as a service.
He expanded with what customers asked for.
Customer Acquisition & Distribution
Limitations, Risks & Failure Modes
What may not apply to you, and what could go wrong:
- The figure is self-reported and was not independently checked
- AI is the market rather than the product
- Directory value can fade if search engines change
Key Takeaways
- Tools built for your own launches can become products
- Selling to other AI founders is a niche in itself
Sources
Indie Hackers interview: Building for himself and growing his portfolio to $10k+/mo
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