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Bootstrap is a constantly-evolving organism. It has been developed by various members who have started many initiatives and taken from Ideation/VoD/Growth. Indeed, starting an initiatve
- Bootstrap Council - bootstrap governance
myBootstrap - links to all the Bootstrap Online resources
Bootstrap Karma - a way for Bootstrappers to trade time with each other and with the Bootstrap Community. You must have a valid Bootstrap ID to use the BootKarma system.
Bootstrap Leaders and Bootstrap Commitments - negotiated services/technologies provided to the Bootstrap Community. Powered by Enterprise Teaming
Bootstrap Online - worldwide online bootstrapper community by Small World Labs
BootStorms - collaborative brainstorming for bootstrappers
Bootstrap Book Club
myGuides - Bootstrappers' guides in areas of their expertise. Add yours!
Bootstrap Connector and Boot Ripple
Bootstrap Student - for students starting bootstrap chapters
Boot File Share - by Boxcloud
Bootstrapper List
Only those with a valid login may edit certain sections of the Bootstrap wiki. If you plan to edit the wiki, please also edit your profile. If your name/alias is in red that means you have not yet written a profile. Click on your red name, and you'll go right to the edit of your profile!
Inactive subgroups
Education Subgroup - Ideation, looking for a lead
Film Subgroup - Ideation, looking for a lead
Gaming Subgroup - Ideation
Health Subgroup - Ideation, looking for a lead
Music Subgroup - Ideation
Personal Growth Subgroup - Ideation, looking for a lead
Retail Subgroup - Ideation, looking for a lead
Software Subgroup - Ideation, looking for a lead
Sports Subgroup- Ideation
Theatre Subgroup - Ideation
Travel Subgroup - Ideation
and Demo Camp
Bootstrap Personality - Ideation, looking for a lead
Contents
Subgroups by Core Energy
NOTE: MRE subgroups are open to bootstrappers in all stages
An essential part of every bootstrapper's journey, particularly in Ideation, is the discovery of their Core Energy. Knowing core energy helps focus and deepen our strengths while seeking out complementing dance partner(s). While there are many ways to assess personality including Meyers-Briggs, DISC, etc., we use the Maven, Relater, Evangelist or MRE Framework developed by Bijoy Goswami to create a common vocabulary among bootstrap members.
Bootstrap MikonMixers - connect with each other through our interests and affiliations
Maven Subgroup - for Bootstrap Mavens
Relater Subgroup - for Bootstrap Relaters
Evangelist Subgroup - for Bootstrap Evangelists
Initiatives in Ideation: Bootstrap Labs
Have an idea for a new boostrap service? Send an email to newservice AT bootstrapnetwork DOT com.
Bootstrap Community Unification System
Bootstrap Ambassador - connecting Bootstrap with other groups in Austin Bootstrap Negotiation
Bootstrap Speaking - bootstrappers becoming better speakers and/or developing a business around speaking
City Chapters
- Austin
- Bangalore
- Boston
- Chicago
- Dallas
- Helsinki
- Houston
- Hyderabad
- Los Angeles
- NYC
- Pune
- San Antonio
- Seattle
- Singapore
- Washington DC
Resources
Available files: ebooks, documents, and others
Once we get the BootKarma system up and running in 2009, attendees will be assessed 1 BK debited after the meeting. Attendees may opt to decline the BK request, and will be asked to provide a reason which is recorded in the system. Learn about the Bootstrap Karma System and the Bootstrap Community Manual#Community Roles
Anyone may attend a Bootstrap Meeting, however if you are in Ideation, please come representing yourself as a bootstrapper, NOT as a member of another organization.
- Navigating the Bootverse - I'm new, how do I get plugged into Bootstrap? Tips from your fellow bootstrappers
Bootstrap Community
Contributors - bootstrappers serving the community through initiatives, subgroups, etc.
Kevin's FIGHT CLUB RULES of Bootstrap Austin
As you might have seen in Fight Club... and trying my best Brad Pit impression...
- The first rule of Fight Club is we don't talk about Fight Club
- The second rule of Fight Club is we don't talk about Fight Club
Applied to Bootstrap Austin:
- The first rule of Bootstrap Austin is that we don't talk about Bootstrap Austin or make commentary on the main bootstrap-austin email list except for targeted request that support us in bootstrapping our businesses. If we are replying to a list, we do our best to stick to the entrepreneur who has made a request in responding to their request (if copying the whole list).
- The second rule of Bootstrap Austin is that we don't talk about ourselves on the bootstrap-austin list... that is, we do our best to limit our marketing conversations... no spamming the list... but if you have something that you need to make something happen in your business (other than spamming the list outright) then share it. If you know of great resources available, especially for the bootstrapper that is suffering right now in their garage... then let us know. But don't push widgets.
These rules are purposely vague. This is my interpretation of the "protocol" that we use to utilize this list. This is a protocol, not a set of rules. (the use of the world "rules" comes from Fight Club). We create this space, where the value is everyone's attention in this space that we can all leverage, and we use it, but at least try to not abuse it (so that as many of us as possible can leverage it).
I am saying this for two reasons:
- To ask those who want to debate about the appropriateness about something take it off list. If you have a debate about something, and you think someone is abusing the list, talk with me or Bijoy, or send a private email to the person that is out of line and work with them. We try to gently guide the list to staying valuable. Sometimes we kick ass at this, sometimes we screw up.... but we have found that the best way is not to talk about Bootstrap Austin (its problems, or abuse of the list) on list... but to handle it behind the scenes.
- To ask those that are suffering with some business issue to SPEAK UP! Don't let the four walls of your garage kill your business. If you have not been using the list, please do use it. We are about to have more space on the list given that there will be less debate and commentary... but more time for supporting you and your business.
Oh... and if you have not seen Fight Club- rent it... or come borrow my DVD. Or my book. Or come work out at the martial arts dojo that I practice at. :-)
