The Bootstrapped Startup Playbook — Building a Scalable Business Without VC Funding
For years, the dominant startup narrative was simple: raise money, burn cash, chase growth. But in 2025, that bootstrapped startup playbook is showing cracks. VC funding is harder to get, investor expectations are higher, and the market is punishing unprofitable growth. Enter the bootstrapped startup—a leaner, smarter, and often more sustainable approach to building a […]