About Hamid Shojaee

Bootstrapped SaaS Entrepreneurship

Hamid Shojaee has built multiple profitable software companies without external funding, starting from his immigrant background in Iran and moving to the US at age 10.[7] As founder of Axosoft (project management for software teams) and PureChat (live chat SaaS), he advocates bootstrapping 'with a paycheck'—growing sustainably while maintaining founder control.[5][6][7][10] In interviews, he details building products that solve real developer pain points, emphasizing profitability over hype.[5]

Developer Tools and Agile Methodologies

Shojaee's early work focused on tools for software development, including Axosoft's embrace of SCRUM.[11][12][16] He produced the viral 'SCRUM in 10 Minutes' tutorial to demystify agile for teams.[12] His blog covers project management innovations and high-level properties in arithmetic circuits, blending practical engineering with academic rigor.[17]

Investing and Stock Market Analysis

Co-host of the Buy Hold Rant podcast, Shojaee shares portfolio updates and bullish takes on fintech ($HOOD, its RVI fund), EVs ($RIVN R2 pricing, Mind Robotics spin-off), semiconductors ($MU earnings), and more ($GOOGL, $AMD, $PLTR).[1][2][3][4][31] He invested in Robinhood Ventures Fund I post-IPO and remains optimistic on Rivian despite losses.[2][4] Advocates staying calm in selloffs.[1]

Tesla and Disruptive Innovation

A vocal Tesla enthusiast, Shojaee recapped the Cybertruck event as a 'Purple Cow' marketing masterstroke and defended Autonomy Day against short sellers.[8][9] He highlights Tesla's bold moves in autonomy and hardware.

Arizona Tech Ecosystem and Personal Branding

Founder of AZTechBeat.com, Shojaee promotes Arizona startups.[15] His blogs cover marketing campaigns, throwback reflections, and aviation (Cirrus SR22).[11][13][14] Active on Medium with 900+ followers, focusing on software, tech, and 'cool things'.[8][9][15]

Content Creation and Thought Leadership

Shojaee authors tutorials, podcasts, and articles distilling 20+ years of lessons.[10][12][14] From personal blogs (copyright 2012-2026) to podcasts, he prioritizes actionable advice over theory.[13][16]