Location
Lisbon
MicroConfSaaS Event
MicroConf Europe 2023
MicroConf Europe is a two-day conference focused on self-funded and indie-funded startups that have launched and are growing to 7-figure revenues and beyond, with an emphasis on SaaS.
Date
Oct 1st, 2023
Attendees
Not publicly listed
Starting price
$1,199
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About This Conference
MicroConf 2023 in Lisbon
MicroConf 2023 Lisbon brought the bootstrapped and self-funded SaaS community to Portugal's capital for an edition focused on building profitable software businesses without venture capital. As MicroConf's European gathering, the Lisbon event attracted indie SaaS founders, solopreneurs, and small-team operators from across Europe and beyond who prioritize sustainable growth over hypergrowth.
Bootstrapping and Profitable SaaS Growth
Sessions at MicroConf 2023 Lisbon centered on the unique challenges and strategies of bootstrapped SaaS companies. Speakers shared practical advice on finding profitable niches, pricing for profitability, building efficient marketing channels without large budgets, and scaling revenue as a solo founder or small team. The event celebrated the craft of building sustainable businesses on your own terms.
The European Indie SaaS Community
Lisbon's vibrant startup scene and affordable cost of living have made it a hub for bootstrapped founders and digital entrepreneurs. MicroConf 2023 Lisbon tapped into this energy, bringing together a community of builders who value profitability, autonomy, and quality of life alongside business growth. The hallway conversations and connections forged at MicroConf are often cited as the most valuable part of the experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this event edition.
MicroConf is the leading conference for bootstrapped, self-funded, and indie SaaS founders. It focuses on building profitable software businesses without venture capital, covering topics like customer acquisition, pricing, product development, and sustainable growth strategies for small teams and solo founders.
MicroConf 2023 was held in Lisbon, Portugal, as the European edition of the conference. Lisbon's growing reputation as a tech hub and its accessibility for European founders made it an ideal location for the community gathering.
MicroConf attracts bootstrapped SaaS founders, indie hackers, solopreneurs, and small-team operators. Attendees are typically building profitable software businesses without venture capital and value the community of like-minded founders who prioritize sustainability over hypergrowth.
Topics included finding profitable niches, pricing strategy for bootstrapped products, efficient customer acquisition, content marketing on a budget, product-led growth for small teams, and building a sustainable lifestyle as an indie founder.
MicroConf focuses exclusively on bootstrapped and self-funded businesses, unlike most SaaS conferences that cater to venture-backed companies. The content, networking, and community are all oriented around profitable, sustainable growth rather than raising capital and scaling at all costs.
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1 public LinkedIn post found - Last updated May 30, 2026
Matthew Wheeler-Barrett on LinkedIn — View original post