From 100k to 1.4M followers in 2-month, the story behind one of the most followed tech brands on instagram - Abi Bouhmaida (For Good Code) - S2 Ep2

In this episode of Explore, I sat down with Abi Bouhmaida, the founder of For Good Code 📈 one of the most followed tech account on instagram.

Abi's growth model is simple : provide as much value as possible, on a daily basis, by writing tech hacks that people want to remember.

We discussed Abi's journey from dropping out of university, to getting a job at Amazon and quitting 3-months later to pursue his passion. Abi shares his insights on setting long-term goals, focusing on providing value over chasing metrics, and employing strategies for exponential growth on Instagram. We also discussed his vision for the future of For Good Code, which might take many forms YouTube, Newsletter, e-learning company, only the future will tell. Finally we explored his ambition to establish a lifestyle business rather than a big corporation.

Tune in to hear Abi's fascinating story!

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Abi's early interest in Tech

04:04 The Birth of For Good Code

05:39 Facing Copyright Issues, Rebuilding and Scaling

07:49 The Decision to Quit Amazon

08:53 The Impact of Changing Content Style

17:31 The Future of For Good Code

27:48 The Importance of Engaging Content

32:16 The Vision for a Lifestyle Business

37:21 The Power of Community and Accountability

42:55 The Future of For Good Code

46:43 Advice for Aspiring Content Creators

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