Sabahudin Murtic ⚡️

SaaStanak felt like a vacation with people who happen to build super valuable stuff.

Without pitches, forced networking or stupid questions, this conference provide a real conversations with real people.

tbh, I don't have a lot conferences in my life.

I skipped some workshops. Missed a few keynotes.
But still walked away with more than most conferences gave me.

I won 2nd place in the hackathon with Lovable and Paddle.
But honestly - watching what others built was the highlight. Everyone brought ideas I didn't think were possible yet.

Shout out to the Paddle team for sponsoring event; they really make the blend of UK and Balkan vibes work together. It works perfectly well.

Also, fun fact...
I get the feeling all the time I was part of the SaaStanak crew that organized this and somehow that happened as well but that is a story for another post.

And without the SaaStanak crew - none of my moments would exist.
(thank you guys - I wish LinkedIn can be longer post so I can tag you all)

As a true leader of this conference, Leonard Eldić made SaaStanak more vibing rather than forcing something to show up.
And you'd never know. He never acted like "the guy."
He was more just someone doing everything for everyone else.

That says everything about him. -> Thank you Sir

Special shout-out for my locals from Bosnia and locals from Sibenik who make me feel more comfortable to be myself. Thank you. Faris Sehovic Ema Hasicevic Linard Murtezani Ante Banić (you know the vibe)

And to every new friend I made there - the friendship was real.
That's the thing. That's what made it different.

Showing up as yourself works.
SaaStanak proved it.

thank you all 🙏

p.s.

I didn't take a single photo of the SaaStanak event because I was afraid I would miss something in real life. I think this will tell you what was the vibe

these photos in this post was from SaaStanak team so I steal them LoL

2025 - I failed BIG.

And it's because of YOU that I'm still here.

If YOU think this post is about me.

Well, you can stop reading.

Because nothing matters without you guys.

Every person who was part of my 2025.

The client who trusted me when I was still figuring it out.
The stranger who sent a DM that turned into a real conversation.
The LinkedIn buddy who became an actual friend.
The person who just scrolled past my post - and maybe read it anyway.

You were all part of this.

Let me be honest about what happened:

I launched my agency.
Closed my bank loan.
Had my biggest revenue year.

But I also:

→ Played with too many systems instead of doing the actual work
→ Chased shiny frameworks instead of what actually matters
→ Forgot to build a life, not just a business

I failed. A lot.

And every time I did, someone from this community showed up.
A comment that made me think different.
A call that gave me clarity.
A message that reminded me why I started.

That's what I'm most proud of in 2025.

Not the numbers.
The people.

This feed became my online diary.
Documenting wins. Sharing losses.
Building something I actually care about.

And you were there for it.

So here's what 2026 is about:

→ Building community in public — with you
→ Value first in everything — for you
→ Earning trust and keeping it — because of you

To
every new friend,
client,
every connection,

every lurker who never engaged but still showed up...

Thank you.

You made 2025 possible.
Let's make 2026 even better.

Together.

P.S.

If we connected this year - drop a 🙌 below. I want to see who's been on this ride with me.