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Transistor: founder familiarity meets a clear hosting offer

The company's account links a working relationship, podcast experience, and a paid service with explicit usage limits.

$30,000Monthly revenue · USDmonthly revenue level described on October 8, 2019

Founder historical self-disclosure · Original disclosure

Sources checked Oct 18, 2026

Transistor profile →3 min read · 3 sources

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