Background:
David Bressler began his career as a data analyst. However, while on paternity leave in 2022, he decided to take on a personal project that would eventually change his career path.
The Idea:
David was frustrated with the time-consuming process of creating complex formulas in Excel and Google Sheets. With no prior coding experience, he decided to solve this problem by building a tool that could automatically generate formulas based on plain English instructions.
Building Formula Bot:
Using no-code tools like Bubble.io, David built Formula Bot—an AI-powered tool that converts simple language into working Excel and Google Sheets formulas. This tool was designed to make spreadsheet tasks easier and more accessible to everyone, regardless of their technical expertise.
Growth and Success:
What started as a side project quickly gained traction. Within the first month, Formula Bot had over 50,000 sign-ups and generated $3,500 in monthly recurring revenue. By May 2023, it was making $20,000 a month, and by 2024, it was earning over $226,000 per month with over 750,000 users.
Approach:
David’s success lies in solving a real, common problem, leveraging community feedback, and building with no-code tools. He actively engages with users on platforms like Reddit and X (formerly Twitter) to continuously improve the product.