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The '''[http://www.bootstrapaustin.org Bootstrap Austin] Wiki''' is a resource for the 520+ entrepreneurs taking a bootstrap approach to building companies in Austin, Texas.  The goal of Bootstrap Austin is to get entrepreneurs together so that we can share ideas and solve problems. Bootstrapping presents unique challenges and requires a unique approach. We provide a forum for discovering and propagating the unique path and rules associated with bootstrapping a company.  The Bootstrap Network is an open source collaborative model for building bootstrapped businesses around the world.
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Bootstrap Austin stewards the [[Austin Entrepreneur Scene]]. Check out the scene [http://bit.ly/atxentscene: map] and [http://bit.ly/W9agYg manual].
  
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Everyone is welcome to [http://www.facebook.com/bootstrap friend Bootstrap Austin on facebook] and follow us on [http://www.twitter.com/bootstrapaustin twitter].
  
[[3rd Party Resources]]
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==How Bootstrap Austin Works==
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZqPumbDX_M What is Bootstrapping?] - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com Bijoy], Bootstrap Founder describes bootstrap, the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Welcome_to_Bootstrap#Bootstrapping.2C_the_Third_Way third way] of entrepreneurship.
  
[http://www.frappr.com/bootstrapaustin Map of the Bootstrappers]
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#[[Welcome to Bootstrap]] - history and why we exist
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#[[Bootstrap Map]] and [[Bootstrap Terms]] - learn about the stages, actions and principles of the bootstrap journey.
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#[[Monthly Meeting]] - the community USED TO gather on the 2nd Monday of ever month. Soon, we'll be launching [http://www.twitter.com/bootstrapu BootstrapU]
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#[[Subgroups]] - where bootstrap members meet and discuss particular topics
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#[[Boot Board]] - 6 to 8 (of the same) bootstrappers who meet once a month for 4 hours to discuss their businesses.
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#[[Community Playbook]] - what the Bootstrap Community is all about and how you can engage with it.
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#[[Contributors]] - the bootstrap community is led by members who help lead subgroups and create new initiatives.
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#[[Labs]] - how bootstrap develops new initiatives for the community and beyond
  
[http://www.fourio.com/web20map/ Map of Austin-based Web 2.0 companies]
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==Resources==
  
[[Bootstrap Marketplace]]
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[[Bootstrap Blog]] - blog for the Bootstrap community - how members can contribute
  
[[Bootstrap Project Ideas]]
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[[BootRap]] - the Bootstrap Network podcast, by [http://www.hearthis.com Hearthis] and [http://www.soundqualityinc.com Sound Quality]
  
[[Bootstrap Tool List]]
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[[Bootstrap Bootcamp]] - videos explaining the stages, principles and actions of bootstrap entrepreneurship
  
[[Bootstrap Mini-Incubators]]
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[http://wwww.twitter.com/bootstrapaustin Twitter]
  
[[CEO Roundtable formulation working notes]]
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==SubGroups by Stage==
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You must be in a particular stage (or beyond) to join that subgroup
  
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[[Ideation Subgroup]]
  
[http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Special:Listusers  Bootstrapper List]
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[[Valley of Death Subgroup]]
  
[[Available files: ebooks, documents, and others]]
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[[Growth Subgroup]]
  
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==SubGroups by Industry==
  
[[Fun Stuff!]]
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'''NOTE''': Industry subgroups are open to bootstrappers in all stages
  
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[[Art Subgroup]]
  
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[[Interactive Subgroup]]
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==SubGroups by Topic==
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'''NOTE''': Topic subgroups are open to bootstrappers in all stages
  
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[[B2B Subgroup]]
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[[Cause Subgroup]]
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[[Experience Subgroup]]
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[[Inner Journey Subgroup]]
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==SWAG==
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[[Bootstrap Bumper Stickers]] - track the progress of your journey with a bumper sticker!
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[[Bootstrap Seal]] - add the bootstrap seal/logo to your website
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Bootstrap Sites are hosted by [[Primus Networks]]
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Technical support for the Bootstrap Wiki by [[Polycot Associates]]
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[http://www.google.com/trends?q=bootstrap&ctab=0&date=all&geo=all Are We having an Impact Yet?]
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Latest revision as of 11:41, 19 December 2017

Bootstrap Austin stewards the Austin Entrepreneur Scene. Check out the scene map and manual.

Everyone is welcome to friend Bootstrap Austin on facebook and follow us on twitter.


How Bootstrap Austin Works

What is Bootstrapping? - Bijoy, Bootstrap Founder describes bootstrap, the third way of entrepreneurship.

  1. Welcome to Bootstrap - history and why we exist
  2. Bootstrap Map and Bootstrap Terms - learn about the stages, actions and principles of the bootstrap journey.
  3. Monthly Meeting - the community USED TO gather on the 2nd Monday of ever month. Soon, we'll be launching BootstrapU
  4. Subgroups - where bootstrap members meet and discuss particular topics
  5. Boot Board - 6 to 8 (of the same) bootstrappers who meet once a month for 4 hours to discuss their businesses.
  6. Community Playbook - what the Bootstrap Community is all about and how you can engage with it.
  7. Contributors - the bootstrap community is led by members who help lead subgroups and create new initiatives.
  8. Labs - how bootstrap develops new initiatives for the community and beyond

Resources

Bootstrap Blog - blog for the Bootstrap community - how members can contribute

BootRap - the Bootstrap Network podcast, by Hearthis and Sound Quality

Bootstrap Bootcamp - videos explaining the stages, principles and actions of bootstrap entrepreneurship

Twitter

SubGroups by Stage

You must be in a particular stage (or beyond) to join that subgroup

Ideation Subgroup

Valley of Death Subgroup

Growth Subgroup

SubGroups by Industry

NOTE: Industry subgroups are open to bootstrappers in all stages

Art Subgroup

Interactive Subgroup

SubGroups by Topic

NOTE: Topic subgroups are open to bootstrappers in all stages

B2B Subgroup

Cause Subgroup

Experience Subgroup

Inner Journey Subgroup

SWAG

Bootstrap Bumper Stickers - track the progress of your journey with a bumper sticker!

Bootstrap Seal - add the bootstrap seal/logo to your website

____________________________________

Bootstrap Sites are hosted by Primus Networks

Technical support for the Bootstrap Wiki by Polycot Associates

Are We having an Impact Yet?


Please see documentation on customizing the interface and the User's Guide for usage and configuration help.