This is awesome content. I have bootstrapped my business that’s already making good money but I feel like I have to raise capital almost as if I don’t raise money from investors I haven’t made it. I’m already scaling without it.
Thanks for watching. If you can keep bootstrapping, go that way. But if you want to take on jet fuel and potentially go faster, raise outside capital. However do NOT equate success to raising outside money. -- Steve
I totally appreciate the content you’re putting out there for us that helps us tremendously in getting the knowledge regarding startups and investors. I really wanted to thank you guys for this and I really wish Slide bean success in their endeavors
Having already raised money once (175K) and gone on to start another company, I swear by bootstrapping. It solves a lot of problems including trying to launch a product that is not start-up material. If you cannot launch it with sweat equity it's too big to be a start up. Bootstrapping makes you focus on users.
Caya , The content that you share is really worth and that is helping me allot and changing my perception on startups. Keep up the good work, Thank You for share the most valuable content.
Finally!!! I though I was going crazy. My milestone is how can I make money without raising a single cent from any money outside of family and friends. Once I have profit then I can go into raising capital as a way to accelerate the growth of a business that is ALREADY PROFITABLE to cut growth time by half or less if that is something that I want to do. I always seek to raise money to accelerate my success, but not to bring me to success as a ton of people seem to think
This video was so helpful! I was curious about one issue you kinda touched upon: I’m working on developing an app that caters to a large industry, though focusing on a unique niche. Another group of co founders made great success in the same industry 8 years ago but both have left that company (possibly pushed out). Since then they’ve dived into a separate industry to launch a new startup. I was wondering if I should try reaching out to them as angel investors as they are familiar with my industry-when the time is right of course.
Yep - great idea to reach out to them as potential angel investors. The worst thing is they say "no." Remember - you miss every shot on goal that you DON'T take! Thx for watching!
This is really Helpful. I'm bootstrap my own company and just completed mvp product and planning one for fundraising next year once I complete beta test of the product.
Absolutely! Just like "Is it possible to innovate a thermostat?" Sure. Nest! And many schools are now being innovated with "learning pods" due to COVID. Thx for watching! - Steve
Our small family office has funded thousands of companies and billions of dollars in the last thirty one years. I'm buying off-market privately held tightly held B2B companies in USA not in California. Know any companies that might be for sale? Who do you know whose company might grow faster with the right amount of funds at the right time?
I loved the message. We love to fund startups beyond dollar $1 already who are bootstrapping. Recently one of our startups went from $0 to $240MM in revenue in one year and sold at well over half a billion in just over 18 months. They were in a B2B sector that is not sexy and cannot raise venture capital funds. We're glad we could help them. We are not debt and we are not equity.
You need to search them out in your local community or online (depending on your stage, type, etc.). Also Google, LinkedIn, and Angelist are great places to search. -- Steve
That advice is BS though, most startups can't survive if they don't get capital... If they had enough capital to do it by themselves they wouldn't search for it... fss
I swear to god you deliver Exactly what I'm stressing over when I need it.
So great to hear. Timing is everything! ;-) Thanks for watching! - Steve
Yay!
Thank you slide bean
Thank you, DJ!
This content is mwaa. Magnefique. Short, sweet, to the point and useful.
Glad you found it so useful! Thanks for watching! - Steve
Thanks! Happy it helps!
This is awesome content. I have bootstrapped my business that’s already making good money but I feel like I have to raise capital almost as if I don’t raise money from investors I haven’t made it. I’m already scaling without it.
Thanks for watching. If you can keep bootstrapping, go that way. But if you want to take on jet fuel and potentially go faster, raise outside capital. However do NOT equate success to raising outside money. -- Steve
@@DreamItVentures Thanks, Steve.
I totally appreciate the content you’re putting out there for us that helps us tremendously in getting the knowledge regarding startups and investors. I really wanted to thank you guys for this and I really wish Slide bean success in their endeavors
Glad you found it helpful and thanks for watching!
We wish you the best as well!
Steve is a great guy
Thx. You're too kind! Thx for watching! - Steve
This video was absolutely on time for where we are in our company. We appreciate you guys for the continued guidance. 🤓👏
Glad it was helpful and right on time! Thanks for watching.
Thank you for your support!
Having already raised money once (175K) and gone on to start another company, I swear by bootstrapping. It solves a lot of problems including trying to launch a product that is not start-up material. If you cannot launch it with sweat equity it's too big to be a start up. Bootstrapping makes you focus on users.
Thank you for sharing, Amoroso. Big fans of bootstraping here as well!
Yep - we're on the same page! Go for VC $ when if you need it. Thx for watching! - Steve
Caya , The content that you share is really worth and that is helping me allot and changing my perception on startups.
Keep up the good work, Thank You for share the most valuable content.
Thanks a lot #steve of inputs on funding part and finding angles.
Thanks for your comments and thanks @Caya for the collab! - Steve
Thank you for supporting us! Glad it helped!
Exactly what we are doing. Thanks for assurance that we are on the right path
Glad we confirmed what you were already doing. Thanks for watching!
Awesome! Keep it up!
Awesome video! Thank you
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!
Haha i just saw your video on TAM with Steve and was thinking you guys should host him often and here he is haha thanks SB
Thanks for watching BOTH. We love our Slidebean/Caya collabs! -- Steve
We're looking forward to our next collab, too! Thanks, Suraj!
Finally!!! I though I was going crazy. My milestone is how can I make money without raising a single cent from any money outside of family and friends. Once I have profit then I can go into raising capital as a way to accelerate the growth of a business that is ALREADY PROFITABLE to cut growth time by half or less if that is something that I want to do. I always seek to raise money to accelerate my success, but not to bring me to success as a ton of people seem to think
Glad we aligned so well on #bootstrapping. Thanks for watching!
Bootstraping fans unite! Thanks for watching!
Keep up the good content!
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching! - Steve
Thank you!
Please make video on due diligence for tech startups 🔥. Love slidebean from India 🇮🇳❤️.
We'll keep it in mind. What points about due diligence do you want to hear about? -- Steve
Thanks for the idea... remember you can vote/add your favorite topics here: slidebean.com/youtube-suggest-a-video :)
I like your videos. Always meaningful
Thx for watching!
Thank you for tuning in!
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Thanks for sharing your expertise..
Our pleasure. Thanks for watching!
This video was so helpful! I was curious about one issue you kinda touched upon: I’m working on developing an app that caters to a large industry, though focusing on a unique niche. Another group of co founders made great success in the same industry 8 years ago but both have left that company (possibly pushed out). Since then they’ve dived into a separate industry to launch a new startup. I was wondering if I should try reaching out to them as angel investors as they are familiar with my industry-when the time is right of course.
Yep - great idea to reach out to them as potential angel investors. The worst thing is they say "no." Remember - you miss every shot on goal that you DON'T take! Thx for watching!
Pure gem👌
So glad you feel that way. Thanks for watching! - Steve
Thank you!
That was incredible, thank you.
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching! - Steve
Happy to hear you enjoyed it!
NICE VIDEO....
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!
Love it ! I can not even say how much he is inspring person.
Great video
Thanks for the props and thanks for watching! - Steve
I’m so grateful for this. Thank you.
A taste of the product - gold
Really - you should taste Andrew's bread. It's *amazing*!. Thanks for watching!
Dumb money is the worst money; not worth it. Avoid your Russ Hannemans.
Agree 100%! Thanks for watching! - Steve
Jai Shree Ram 🙏🌺
Thx for watching! - Steve
Absolutely love this!
Power ⚡ packed information.
Thankyou for sharing it :)
Glad you thought it was so information-rich! Thanks for watching! - Steve
Thank you for watching!
This is really Helpful.
I'm bootstrap my own company and just completed mvp product and planning one for fundraising next year once I complete beta test of the product.
THANK YOU!!!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
You're very welcome!
"burning that intellectual capital"... My company is basically building an oven that makes this burn rate more efficient and less wasteful.
Is it possible to innovate high and elementary school?
Absolutely! Just like "Is it possible to innovate a thermostat?" Sure. Nest! And many schools are now being innovated with "learning pods" due to COVID. Thx for watching! - Steve
Bootstrapping works...unless you want to make alcohol and build slowly.
Our small family office has funded thousands of companies and billions of dollars in the last thirty one years.
I'm buying off-market privately held tightly held B2B companies in USA not in California.
Know any companies that might be for sale?
Who do you know whose company might grow faster with the right amount of funds at the right time?
I loved the message. We love to fund startups beyond dollar $1 already who are bootstrapping.
Recently one of our startups went from $0 to $240MM in revenue in one year and sold at well over half a billion in just over 18 months. They were in a B2B sector that is not sexy and cannot raise venture capital funds. We're glad we could help them. We are not debt and we are not equity.
Thank you
You're welcome!
Thank you.... But where do you get these investors?
You need to search them out in your local community or online (depending on your stage, type, etc.). Also Google, LinkedIn, and Angelist are great places to search. -- Steve
Great video! It helps me a lot
once again that was great
Great content
so no yahoo?
Guess not. Thanks for watching! - Steve
Why?
Hey guys, can you make an Investor Executive Summary how-to guide?
Thanks! Please vote/add your favorite topics here: slidebean.com/youtube-suggest-a-video
@@slidebean done ;)
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Dilema: Bootstrap could mean development for years instead of months
wanted to reach you guys many times but you did not responded me
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That advice is BS though, most startups can't survive if they don't get capital... If they had enough capital to do it by themselves they wouldn't search for it... fss