Web Designer, Micro-SaaS Developer and Indie Hacker
Hi!👋 My name is Emil Moberg Værnes
I am a 25-year-old full stack developer, graphic designer, and computer science student at NTNU, with 10 years of experience from a variety of software and design projects.
Here, you'll find a collection of my projects and articles where I share insights from my latest ventures.
Projects
2025
Self Invoice
The Challenge Managing payments to a growing number of micro-influencers presents significant logistical and compliance challenges. Many influencers lack formal bus...
2024
Wildfire
Payment platform and communication channel. Still in development....
2024
AI-gen.meme
The Challenge Memes are an engaging form of communication, but creating memes requires a mix of creativity, image editing skills, and the right tools. There may be ...
2024
Musiconnect
The Challenge In the music industry, building a network is essential to create or perform music. Musicians often need to connect with others who have complementing ...
2024
SeaitX
The Challenge The harbor faced significant operational challenges due to an outdated system that was ill-suited for its unique, asymmetrical layout. Inefficiencies ...
2024
Nesbyen Kjøpesenter
Web design and development of website for shopping mall in Nesbyen...
Articles
Read about my journey and learn from my successes and challenges as I work to build diverse streams of sustainable income as a solo SaaS developer.
Build Log Week 24 2025: New summer internship and launched micro saas
I just started my summer internship, working on a Next.js project at a larger consulting company than I’ve been used to. It’s been an interesting shift to experience a team at this scale, and I’m learning a lot. I’ve also appreciated the work/life balance,...
Mid-Year Build Recap 2025: SaaS Development, Freelancing, Work and School
Professional One of my goals for this year was to build more experience from regular tech jobs to build upon my experience from my own businesses. So I started a part-time position as an IT consultant in January, where I have worked on a project revolvin...
How to Build a SaaS in Less Than 2 Days
From Idea to MVP Building a SaaS product could sound like an overwhelming task, and in the past I have spent countless hours building projects that ended up not getting the results I hoped for. I have learned that speed matters. The faster you get somethi...