Serial entrepreneur Pieter Levels on building in public and living as a digital nomad

In this interview, John Collison interviews Pieter Levels, a prominent indie hacker and digital nomad, about his journey and philosophy. Levels discusses his early entrepreneurial experiences, the indie hacker approach versus traditional VC-funded startups, and the importance of validating business ideas before seeking investment. He shares insights on digital nomadism, automation, and investment strategies, and also touches on his EU accelerationism movement aimed at reducing regulatory burdens for European businesses. The conversation also explores Levels' perspective on Stripe and his future plans, including potential investment ventures, while emphasizing the importance of flexibility and gratitude in his lifestyle.