MicroConf
Conference and community for bootstrapped and non-venture SaaS founders.
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About MicroConf
MicroConf describes itself as a community for non-venture track startup founders. It reports hosting 19 events with nearly 200 speakers since 2011 (as of October 2026).Source [1]
Beyond conferences in the US and Europe, it runs masterminds, an online community, a course, books, videos and podcasts, organized by revenue stage from idea to $1M+ ARR.Source [1]Source [3]
It shares its team with TinySeed: Rob Walling and Einar Vollset are listed alongside a general manager, programs, media and events staff.Source [1]
What happened
MicroConf began in 2011 as a small gathering of founders in Las Vegas, co-founded by Rob Walling. It has grown into in-person events in the US and Europe plus masterminds, courses, videos and an online community, run alongside the TinySeed accelerator.Source [1]Source [3]
Timeline
- 2026Lists US 2027 and Europe 2027 events.Source [1]
- 2018TinySeed launched from the MicroConf community.Source [5]
- 2011First event held in Las Vegas.Source [1]Source [2]
Products and brands
- MicroConf US and Europe: In-person conferences for bootstrapped SaaS founders.Source [1]
- MicroConf Masterminds: Peer groups of founders.Source [1]
- MicroConf Connect: Online community.Source [1]
Leadership
| Rob Walling | Co-founderSource [1] | |
| Tracy Osborn | General ManagerSource [1]Source [6] | |
| Alex McQuade | VP of ProgramsSource [1] |
People on Founded, and where they went next
| Person | Here | Also built |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Walling | Co-founder2011 to now | TinySeedActiveDripAcquiredHitTailAcquired |
Links
Sources
- About, MicroConf. Accessed Oct 2, 2026.
- What I Learned Buying, Growing, and Selling My Startup, RobWalling.com, 2015-12-02. Accessed Oct 2, 2026.
- Rob Walling, Co-Founder of MicroConf and TinySeed, MicroConf. Accessed Oct 2, 2026.
- About Rob Walling, RobWalling.com. Accessed Oct 2, 2026.
- About Us, TinySeed. Accessed Oct 2, 2026.
- Our Team, TinySeed. Accessed Oct 2, 2026.