Gust
DECEMBER 15, 2013
There is so much written these days about how to attract investors that most entrepreneurs “assume” they need funding, and don’t even consider a plan for “bootstrapping,” or self-financing their startup. Maybe that’s why bootstrapped startups are the norm, rather than externally funded ones. Image via niaje.com and www.yec.co.
Gust
OCTOBER 26, 2014
When someone asks me for the best way to fund a startup, I always say bootstrap it, meaning fund it yourself and grow organically. Bootstrapping avoids all the cost, pain, and distractions of finding angels or VCs, and allows you to keep control and all your hard-earned equity for yourself. Image via Flickr from Food For Thought album.
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Gust
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Between COVID, the evolution of the API economy, and a increase in second, third & fourth time founders who are seeking funding. Janelle van Deventer breaks down the options for raising capital through bootstrapping, dilutive investors, government subsides and various forms of debt.
Gust
DECEMBER 7, 2014
Based on the Startup Environment Index from the Kauffman Foundation and LegalZoom a while back, personal money, or bootstrapping, continues to be the primary startup funding source. Investors like to replace Founders who don’t seem to be moving fast enough. The remaining entrepreneurs borrow from family and friends, or acquire a loan.
Gust
JUNE 17, 2012
For example, with any outside investment, you give up some ownership and control, and with bootstrapping your growth curve will likely be longer and more organic. Yet, I find that startup founders often fixate on one or two sources, often to the detriment of their business. Friends and family.
Gust
AUGUST 15, 2017
For many founders of high-growth startups, bootstrapping has limits. Your business is the next unicorn, and all is good in the world. Now only one thing is inhibiting your company’s growth: you have no money. Read more >. The post What Belongs in a Startup’s Pitch Deck? appeared first on The Gust Blog.
Gust
JUNE 19, 2012
Tim Berry , Founder, Palo Alto Software. For example, with any outside investment, you give up some ownership and control, and with bootstrapping your growth curve will likely be longer and more organic. Martin Zwilling , Founder and CEO, Startup Professionals. Tim Berry , Founder, Palo Alto Software. June 19th, 2012.
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