Grow → Vibe Code: From Zero → 1,000 Users as a Founder
Part 3 of the Think → Build → Grow Series
Learn the real framework, strategies, and lessons I used to grow from zero to my first 1,000 users as a founder. No fluff. Just what actually worked.
Getting your first 1,000 users is one of the hardest parts of building a startup.
What actually works?
How do founders grow without spending thousands on ads?
And what separates products that gain momentum from the ones that never take off?
In this live online workshop, founder Erich Kottke (CreativeOwls) shares the exact story, framework, and growth systems he used to go from zero to his first 1,000+ users.
This is not theory.
This is a real founder breakdown of what actually worked through experimentation, product design, community building, partnerships, content, founder-led growth, and consistent execution.
You’ll learn the honest version:
What worked
What failed
What I’d do differently
And how I would approach getting my first 1,000 users if I had to start over today
In This Workshop, We’ll Cover
✅ The mindset shift founders need when starting at zero
✅ My exact framework for getting the first 1,000 users
✅ Founder-led growth strategies that actually worked
✅ Community, content, partnerships & organic traction
✅ Product design decisions that increased retention
✅ Mistakes, failures, and what to avoid
✅ Tips, tricks, and systems you can apply immediately
Who This Is For
• Startup founders
• SaaS builders
• Indie hackers
• AI founders
• Product creators
• Early-stage entrepreneurs
• Anyone trying to get traction
What You’ll Walk Away With
🚀 A clearer roadmap for getting your first users
📈 Real growth strategies that actually work
🧠 Better founder decision-making around growth
⚡ A repeatable framework you can apply to your own startup
About Your Host
Erich Kottke (CreativeOwls) is the founder of Webbie Social, a creator platform that grew from idea to thousands of users through founder-led growth, partnerships, community building, and human-centered product design.
He is also a Lovable Resident Vibe Coder, software engineer, workshop host, educator, and hackathon builder, helping founders and teams build and ship faster using modern AI workflows and startup systems.
This session combines real founder experience + practical execution.
No fluff. No fake guru advice. Just what actually worked.
Event Details
📅 June 22nd
🕔 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
💻 Live Online Workshop
🎟 $29 Ticket early bird / $50 Ticket
⚠️ Limited to 100 spots. First come, first serve.