Grow slowly without Venture Capital (vc) money
The case for growing slowly and not accepting venture funding A collection of resources about growing a business without venture capital funding. This compilation explores alternative strategies for sustainable growth, emphasizing bootstrapping, organic revenue generation, and community-driven support. Key themes include financial management, customer engagement, lean startup methodologies, and the importance of building a strong brand identity. These resources aim to empower entrepreneurs with practical insights and tools to develop their ventures steadily while maintaining control and fostering long-term success.
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Sam Altman: 'Too many' Y Combinator companies raise money
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More Start-Ups Have an Unfamiliar Message for Venture Capitalists: Get Lost - The New York Times
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The rise of giant consumer startups that said no to investor money || Recode
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Reflecting on My Failure to Build a Billion-Dollar Company
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JetBrains: Czech Startup Founders Turn Billionaires Without VC Help - Bloomberg
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He Wanted a Unicorn. He Got ... a Sustainable Business | WIRED
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Created: Jan 10, 2018
Updated: Jan 25, 2025
Updated: Jan 25, 2025