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And for this to happen you really want to bootstrap from day 1. If you have investors on your back you have pressure to grow or bust.

Bootstrapping isn’t always easy but it seems to have been worth it so far!!

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Bootstrap or just don't raise 'too much' capital and not from VCs. Lots of optionality still available for founders who raise eg less than $500k and don't give up control. (I'm not exactly neutral on this tho)

For sure! Friends and family can be a good source, but can imply different risks (i.e. awkward Thanksgivings).

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