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How Bootstrap Austin Works

What is Bootstrapping? - Bijoy, Bootstrap Founder describes his version of bootstrapping, 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 process
3. Community Playbook - what the Bootstrap Community is all about and how you can engage with it.
4. How to Join Bootstrap Austin - steps to join bootstrap Austin
5. Navigating the Bootverse - I'm new, how do I get plugged into Bootstrap? Tips from your fellow bootstrappers

Bootstrap Community

Monthly Get-together - the entire Bootstrap Community meets once a month every second Monday.

Contributors - bootstrappers serving the community through initiatives, subgroups, etc.

Boot Board - 5 to 7 (of the same) bootstrappers who gather once a month for 4 hours to discuss their businesses

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

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

Cause Subgroup

Publishing Subgroup

Style Subgroup

Sustainability Subgroup

Web Subgroup

SubGroups by Topic

NOTE: Topic subgroups are open to bootstrappers in all stages

Community 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

Resources

Available files: ebooks, documents, and others

Websites

Fun Stuff!

Bootstrap Sites are hosted by Primus Networks

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