Charles Perry: Indie Software, Creative Entrepreneurship & Building for Developers

Charles Perry combines software development with community-building through his work at Metakite Software and as a co-host of Release Notes. His career reflects the challenges and rewards of creating products independently while helping other developers navigate their own journeys.

Through software projects, podcasts, and developer events, Charles has explored the human side of building technology. His work emphasizes experimentation, collaboration, and the importance of creating spaces where independent creators can learn from each other.

In this episode:

  • Building software independently while balancing creativity and business
  • Supporting developer communities through shared knowledge
  • Creating conversations around the realities of indie development
  • The challenges of turning ideas into sustainable products
  • Finding connection through technology-focused communities

Topics: indie software, app development, entrepreneurship, developer community, technology

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Charles Perry spent years as a high school math teacher before pivoting to run Metakite Software and RelaNet — a web services company for small accounting firms — and co-hosting Release Notes, a podcast about building online businesses, which wrapped after 450 episodes and 8+ years.

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