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Thinking on Business,
Finance & Growth

Frameworks, insights, and hard-won lessons from a decade of building, breaking, and rebuilding businesses across 4 industries and 3 continents.

Bootstrapping a Startup

Bootstrapping a Startup

Bootstrapping a Startup: Build Smart, Stay Scrappy Not every startup needs outside funding. In fact, bootstrapping — building your business using your own resources — can lead to better control and more sustainable growth. 1. Start with Revenue, Not Perfection Don’t wait to raise capital. Start selling as soon as possible — even with a […]