Bootstrapping a Global E-Commerce Company SmartBuyGlasses CEO David Menning (Part 3)

Sramana Mitra: What was the first year that you started selling? Was it 2006? David Menning: Yes. Sramana Mitra: What transaction volume were you able to reach in the first year that you were selling? David Menning: When talking about growth, one has to put into perspective how one attains growth. Sramana Mitra: Absolutely.

Bootstrapping a Global E-Commerce Company: SmartBuyGlasses CEO David Menning (Part 2)

Sramana Mitra: Why optical? Where did that idea come from? What was your background or any of your co-founders’ background that drew you to that particular idea? David Menning: We weren’t really optical-specific in terms of our expertise. We were rather entrepreneurs and savvy young business people. We were looking at identifying niches or business

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Bootstrapping a Global E-Commerce Company: SmartBuyGlasses CEO David Menning (Part 1)

If you haven’t already, please study our Bootstrapping Course and Investor Introductions page.  David has bootstrapped a global e-commerce venture from Hong Kong. Splendid execution! Sramana Mitra: Let’s start at the very beginning of your journey. Where are you from? Where were you born, raised, and in what kind of background? David Menning: I grew up in Sydney. I’ve

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