Stories and inspiration from bootstrapped startups around the world
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No code tools, Crowdfunding and Supporting the AAPI community 💻💲🙏
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Listen to this episode from First Money In Podcast on Spotify. 💸 In this week’s episode of First Money In, the team dives into a special one hour bonanza on the future of building and funding. Tune in to hear how the new code is no code, venture capitalists are having their feet put to the fire...6 days ago
#105 – Charting Your Own Course as a Founder with Jason Fried of Basecamp
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Listen to this episode from Indie Hackers on Spotify. Jason Fried (@jasonfried) doesn't intend to be controversial or to change people's minds, but he seems to end up doing both of these regardless. Since launching Basecamp in 2004, he's grown the business to tens of millions of dollars in annual *p...2 months ago
The Journey of a Bootstrapped Founder - Jim Huffman
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5 examples of bootstrapped founders that turned an idea into a 6 figure business. Includes case studies of Clickminded and Drip email marketing.2 months ago
6 Bootstrapping Myths Rookie Fintech Founders Regret Believing - Crazy About Startups
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Financial technology startup founders are bold and independent. They embrace the challenge of forcing arguably the most powerful entities on the planet to2 months ago
Brave Bootstrapping: How to Grow a Global Tech Business Without VCs
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Brave Bootstrapping: How to Grow a Global Tech Business Without VCs11 months ago
3 reasons why bootstrapping my business was better than relying on VC
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Bootstrapping my business hasn't been easy, but it has definitely been worth it in the long run. And you can always look for investment later.11 months ago
Why Silicon Valley is no longer the global model
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Author Alex Lazarow points instead to "the frontier"—entrepreneur clusters largely in emerging markets that operate with far fewer resources and networks.11 months ago
It’s time we outgrew our fairytale fascination with tech unicorns
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Becoming a unicorn has been seen as a status of success for the last several years. Should this be a goal for every company?12 months ago
Venture Capital Isn’t Good For Us…
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A thought experiment into how Venture Capital could improve wealth equality, but probably won’t.12 months ago
13 Massive Companies That Started During a Recession
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Why now is as good a time as ever to launch your business1 years ago
Forget Unicorns. Startups Should Be Camels.
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Startup 'camels' prioritize sustainability by balancing growth with cash flow.1 years ago
COVID-19 will Kill a Ton of Startups (or So it Will Seem) | I, Cringely
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Expect an over-sized VC response to COVID-19. Almost no new venture investments will be made -- and a lot will die -- before the medical outcome is clear.1 years ago
Inside the Bizarre, Boozy World of a Junior VC in Silicon Valley
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Welcome to an industry filled with 21-year-olds, open bars, and very little business experience1 years ago
Why All the Warby Parker Clones Are Now Imploding
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How venture capital became the most dangerous thing to happen to now-troubled DTCs like Outdoor Voices, Harry’s, and Casper1 years ago
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InterviewsUK-Startups “VC funding exists to add value, not be a lifeline”: Interview with Laundryheap’s Founder Deyan By Charlotte Tucker - February 7, 2020 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter There’s nothing more delightful than when someone fixes your everyday problem with a convenient solu...1 years ago
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Scrappy company leapfrogs the pack with functioning robot taxis | ZDNet
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The hectic streets of China demand a special kind of driving intelligence. Will this upstart company pass the bar in safety?1 years ago
7 things you must do if you’re going to successfuly bootstrap
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Perry Oostdam of Recruitee shares the key components to self-fund your venture.1 years ago
Decoding the secret language of VCs
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John Henry, a founder of color, had to break through multiple barriers to succeed as an entrepreneur. Now an investor, he shares the inside scoop on getting funded.1 years ago
Is Venture Capital Worth the Risk?
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The industry shaped the past decade. It could destroy the next.1 years ago
Fundera: Compare Your Best Small Business Loan and Credit Card Options
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Discover the financial options you never knew you had and make your best business decisions yet. It's easy, free, and won't affect your credit.1 years ago
Bootstrap vs Venture Capital: How to Play the Startup Game
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When you’re determined to be your own boss, you need to start a business. Is it a business that makes outerwear from natural materials? A firm that specializes in white label SEO programs? A restaurant that caters to niche appetites?1 years ago
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These women got creative with their side gigs, doing everything from voice-overs for commercials to selling old jewelry from boyfriends.1 years ago
These 5 startups are bootstrapped yet profitable, without having to seek venture capital
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While scaling a business with venture money is convenient and gives quicker returns on investment for both founders and investors alike, there are those square pegs in round holes who take the other way around.1 years ago
Why I Fucking Hate Unicorns and the Culture They Breed
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Something is rotten in tech startup land. Don’t call me a hater for saying so. It’s not that I’m anti innovation or a disbeliever in disruption or calling it a full-scale bubble or saying every...1 years ago
Why You Should Ignore The Rise Of The Unicorns - Brett J. Fox
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“I hate high-margin businesses,” one of the most famous VCs in Silicon Valley told me during my pitch. I thought to myself, “There’s not a hope in hell this guy’s going to fund us.” I ignored his comment, and I continued on with my presentation. So what did this world-renowned VC mean? I...1 years ago
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Bootstrapping vs. Venture Capital Funding: Which Path Will You Choose?
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Startup founders must make an important decision: whether to use bootstrapping or VC funding as a way to take their businesses to the next level. This article gets into the benefits and drawbacks of each method.1 years ago
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