We are profitable and have been since our second week of operation.
From taking a quick look at your website (thanks for sharing it), it looks like you guys are focused on serving podcasters, which makes total sense.
So for us it's a bit different: We set up our customers (who are not podcasters) with a professional interviewer to explore subjects in their lives and the lives of others who are important to them. And yep, like Catsup, we do edit those interviews, so in that way there is some crossover.
Ultimately, different services and different customer bases. But I'm really excited about what you're building and it would be great to chat further if you're up for it. Feel free to reach out at contact@heyartifact.com.
And to your point, VC is in no way a marker of success. Building a sustainable business that provides value is what it's all about, and it sounds like you're doing just that. Hats off!
Again, great idea and I hope you guys succeed and prove me (and people who think like me about venture capital) wrong.
I think there are just different ways of building a business. Ultimately, it's just core to put the customer front and center with every choice you make along the way.
I wish you guys luck and please don't hesitate to reach out if you think we can collaborate — I'll do the same!
Why not do it for the gratification of offering a great product.