Should You Bootstrap Your Business or Raise a Venture Fund?
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Starting Up Podcast
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A very common amongst founders is 'Should you bootstrap your business or raise a venture fund?'. It's a question that I've asked myself repeatedly. In this episode, I talk define what the two options are and highlight what the pros and cons of each are, and provide some guidelines that will help you decide what your next steps should be. Enjoy!
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