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Crisis versus Opportunity: 6 Ways to Bootstrap a Startup in a Post-COVID-19 World While Navigating the New Normal

ReadWriteStart

It is generally accepted that the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 , was first seen in Wuhan, China, during the last days of 2019. One of the many challenges facing the world’s governments is the fact that no one really knows how this virus behaves. Crisis versus opportunity: Setting the Scene. This virus is a zoonotic virus.

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Who are the Major Revenue-Based Investing VCs?

David Teten

Since 2017 we’ve managed $3 million in revenue-based financing, which helps cash-strapped technology companies grow. In 2019 we partnered with several revenue-based lending providers, effectively creating a marketplace. “. Our wheelhouse is bootstrapped (or lightly capitalized) SMB SaaS. Bigfoot Capital. Key elements: . “We

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Promotions, Opportunities and Gratitude for 2019

Austin Startup

Capital Factory Promotions, Opportunities and Gratitude for 2019 2018 was an incredible year for the Capital Factory community that introduced new roles and team members, expanded to multiple locations, and partnered with the US Army. As we prepare for more growth in 2019, we’re doubling down on the team that kicked ass in 2018.

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Startups: It’s not Thelma & Louise

Austin Startup

JuiceBox Hero team members Ada Ryland, Laurie Felker Jones, Andrea Troncoso, Youssef Chaker & Laurie’s son Dean, an inspiration for the venture (not pictured: Breck Baig, Caroline Garry) After two wonderful years, JuiceBox Hero is discontinuing service as of June 28, 2019. Bootstrapping is AMAZING! So what happened? Some things.

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In Praise of Professional Venture Capital

Reid Hoffman

But to paraphrase Winston Churchill, venture capital is the worst method for financing scaling startups except for all the others. Option 1: the government. One option is to put the government in charge of capital allocation. The problem with bootstrapping is that you’re going it alone.

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How to Start a Brewery: Growing Your Own Craft Beer Business

Up and Running

In this guide to starting a brewery, we’re going to talk with brewers who’ve been-there-done-that, and we’ll get insights from experts in supporting industries such as insurance and finance, as well as discuss regulatory issues. Watch your finances. In April, 2019, the brewery sold its majority stake to a larger organization.

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