This is about raising capital through friends, family, customers, and individual investors. It’s done by using online platforms. Consider Jenny Woo, the founder and CEO of Mind Brain Emotion. She ...

The lack of diversity among startup founders isn’t about talent or intellect. It’s money. A study published by RateMyInvestor exposed the bitter truth: Black startup founders only make up a measly 1% ...

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GeekWire chronicles the Pacific Northwest startup scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter, and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and VC directory. by Taylor Soper on Nov 14, 2016 at ...

I’ve done it both ways. I’ve used venture capital to start successful businesses. I’ve also bootstrapped successful businesses. I decided to bootstrap my current company because the business model ...

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Taking the huge risk of quitting your job and starting your own company is pretty scary in itself. Add to that the worries of how you’re going to pay the rent and how you’re going to pay off your ...

Don’t get discouraged. You can launch your tech startup without venture capital, and with only a few changes to your strategy. Bootstrapping your tech startup will give you more control, greater ...

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