Bootstrap First, Raise Money Later: Criteria CEO Josh Millet (Part 1)

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Josh has bootstrapped Criteria to almost $5M in revenue before raising funding.

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A Case Study in Equity Crowdfunding: Cary Breese, CEO of NowRx ( Part 1)

Equity Crowdfunding has matured significantly. In this case study, we get to learn some interesting nuances.

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Bootstrapping Using Services: George Anderson, CEO of Ninth Wave (Part 1)

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George offers another case study for our very popular Bootstrapping Using Services track.

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Bootstrapping Using Services, Managing a Successful Pivot: Oomnitza CEO Arthur Lozinski (Part 1)

Arthur talks about an excellent pivot that is quite enlightening.

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Bootstrapping a Technology Product Company from India: Sachin Bhatia, Founder of Ameyo (Part 1)

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Some of us have worked relentlessly for decades to bring about the change in India from a largely services-driven technology industry to one that today produces credible products sold all over the world.

Ameyo is one of the early examples of this shift, and Sachin, an early visionary in this journey.

Capital Efficient Entrepreneurship to $30 Million from India: Ankit Oberoi, CEO of AdPushup (Part 1)

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Great entrepreneurs continuously learn from the market. Ankit’s story is one of really diligent learning. Wonderful read!

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Bootstrapping to $130M: Pura Vida CEO Griffin Thall (Part 1)

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Griffin and his partner have turned an investment of $200 into a $130M company. Amazing execution!

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Bootstrapping to $10 Million: Lawline CEO David Schnurman ( Part 1)

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Wonderful story of an online education entrepreneur and how he worked through plateaus and scaled his business over the last 15 years.

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Bootstrapping an E-Commerce Startup from Utah: KURU CEO Bret Rasmussen (Part 1)

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To succeed in e-commerce today, you need to look for unserved niches with unique products.

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Bootstrapping with Services to $20M: VisiQuate CEO Brian Robertson (Part 1)

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Brian is a serial bootstrapper. In fact, he bootstraps using services. Terrific entrepreneur to learn from.

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