Bootstrapping Equity Product Development Small Business 
David Teten
AUGUST 19, 2019
This structure offers some of the benefits of traditional equity VC, without some of the negatives of equity VC. I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching new business models in venture capital. We have a special program if you are pre-seed and need product development.
Early Growth Financial Services
MARCH 1, 2013
That’s the big question that many founders ask themselves as they try to get their product and service to market. You can find successful entrepreneurs on both sides of the bootstrap debate: there are definitely advantages—and disadvantages—to both bootstrapping and raising venture capital. Helps you to focus.
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Duct Tape Marketing
APRIL 6, 2022
John Jantsch (02:29): So I'm curious, how did you get into the business of advising startups? Well, Steve Hoffman (02:34): First of all, I did three venture funded startups in Silicon valley and two bootstrap startups. All these things are, if you're running a small business, they're huge challenges. We have demo days.
Up and Running
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
After all, sweat equity can make up for a trim marketing budget, but it would be hard to make up for cuts in product development and customer service without sacrificing customer experience. Current and new customers care a lot more about product or service quality, and the value of your item. Knowledge is power.
A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks
MARCH 11, 2014
Edwin: Small to medium, so I have people that have teams of five people in their company, 20 people in their company up to 200. Jason: For example, like in America, small business is up to 150. I do think that most of my customers are small/medium businesses. Jason: Okay. I’m just clarifying. Edwin: Yes.
www.readwriteweb.com
OCTOBER 18, 2010
He is willing to give up 33% of equity for this $1 million investment. I feel that it is not at all necessary to give this much equity up at this stage of the game. He should then bootstrap his product development by using the consulting fees.
www.readwriteweb.com
OCTOBER 18, 2010
He is willing to give up 33% of equity for this $1 million investment. I feel that it is not at all necessary to give this much equity up at this stage of the game. He should then bootstrap his product development by using the consulting fees.
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