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[[Bootstrap Services]] - Bootstrap Network Services offered outside the Bootstrap Network with Bootstrap [[Collaborator]]s.  
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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].
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==How the Bootstrap Network Works==
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==How Bootstrap Austin Works==
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZqPumbDX_M What is Bootstrapping?] - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com Bijoy], Bootstrap Founder describes his version of bootstrapping, the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Welcome_to_Bootstrap#Bootstrapping.2C_the_Third_Way third way] of entrepreneurship.  
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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.  
  
 
#[[Welcome to Bootstrap]] - history and why we exist
 
#[[Welcome to Bootstrap]] - history and why we exist
#[[Bootstrap Map]] and [[Bootstrap Terms]] - learn about the stages, actions and principles of the bootstrap process
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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.
 
#[[Community Playbook]] - what the Bootstrap Community is all about and how you can engage with it.  
 
#[[Community Playbook]] - what the Bootstrap Community is all about and how you can engage with it.  
#[[How to Join Bootstrap Austin]] - steps to join bootstrap Austin
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#[[Contributors]] - the bootstrap community is led by members who help lead subgroups and create new initiatives.
#[[Navigating the Bootverse]] - I'm new, how do I get plugged into Bootstrap? Tips from  your fellow bootstrappers
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#[[Labs]] - how bootstrap develops new initiatives for the community and beyond
#[[Bootstrap Council]] - bootstrap governance
 
  
==Bootstrap Community==
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==Resources==
[[Monthly Get-together]] - the entire Bootstrap Community meets once a month every second Monday.
 
 
 
[[myBootstrap]] - links to all the Bootstrap Online resources
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap Yahoo Groups]] - forums for bootstrappers by stage, industry and topic
 
 
 
[[Contributors]] - bootstrappers serving the community through initiatives, subgroups, etc.
 
  
 
[[Bootstrap Blog]] - blog for the Bootstrap community - how members can contribute  
 
[[Bootstrap Blog]] - blog for the Bootstrap community - how members can contribute  
 
[[Bootstrap Bumper Stickers]] - track the progress of your journey with a bumper sticker!
 
 
[[Bootstrap MikonMixers]] - connecting with each other through our interests and affiliations
 
 
[[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 [http://www.enterpriseteaming.com Enterprise Teaming]
 
 
[[Bootstrap Online]] - worldwide online bootstrapper community by [http://www.smallworldlabs.com Small World Labs]
 
 
[[BootStorms]] - collaborative brainstorming for bootstrappers
 
  
 
[[BootRap]] - the Bootstrap Network podcast, by [http://www.hearthis.com Hearthis] and [http://www.soundqualityinc.com Sound Quality]
 
[[BootRap]] - the Bootstrap Network podcast, by [http://www.hearthis.com Hearthis] and [http://www.soundqualityinc.com Sound Quality]
  
[[Boot Board]] - 5 to 7 (of the same) bootstrappers who gather once a month for 4 hours to discuss their businesses
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[[Bootstrap Bootcamp]] - videos explaining the stages, principles and actions of bootstrap entrepreneurship
  
[[Bootstrap Speaking]] - bootstrappers becoming better speakers and/or developing a business around speaking
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[http://wwww.twitter.com/bootstrapaustin Twitter]
 
 
[[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]
 
 
 
Bootstrap [[Book Club]]
 
 
 
[http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/ Bootstrap Austin Blog]
 
 
 
[[Back Office Initiative]] - legal, accounting, tax
 
 
 
[[myGuides]] - Bootstrappers' guides in areas of their expertise. Add yours!
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap Connector]] and [[Boot Ripple]]
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap Ambassador]] - connecting Bootstrap with other groups in Austin
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap Branding]]
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap Seal]] - add the bootstrap seal/logo to your website
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap Student]] - for students starting bootstrap chapters
 
 
 
[[Boot File Share]] - by [http://www.boxcloud.com Boxcloud]
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap Tool List]]
 
 
 
[http://www.frappr.com/bootstrapaustin Map of the Bootstrappers]
 
 
 
[[:Special:Listusers | Bootstrapper List]]<br />
 
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/[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alias alias] is in <font style="color:red;"><b>red</b></font> that means you have not yet written a profile. Click on your <font style="color:red;"><b>red</b></font> name, and you'll go right to the edit of your profile!
 
 
 
[[City Leader Resources]]
 
  
 
==SubGroups by Stage==
 
==SubGroups by Stage==
'''NOTE''': You must be in a particular stage (or beyond) to join that subgroup
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You must be in a particular stage (or beyond) to join that subgroup
 
 
*[[Leading a Subgroup]]
 
  
 
[[Ideation Subgroup]]
 
[[Ideation Subgroup]]
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[[Growth Subgroup]]
 
[[Growth Subgroup]]
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==SubGroups by Industry==
 
==SubGroups by Industry==
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'''NOTE''': Industry subgroups are open to bootstrappers in all stages
 
'''NOTE''': Industry subgroups are open to bootstrappers in all stages
 
*[[Leading a Subgroup]]
 
  
 
[[Art Subgroup]]
 
[[Art Subgroup]]
  
[[Education Subgroup]] - Ideation, looking for a lead
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[[Interactive Subgroup]]
 
 
[[Fashion Subgroup]] - Ideation, looking for a lead
 
 
 
[[Film Subgroup]] - Ideation, looking for a lead
 
 
 
[[Food and Beverage Subgroup]]
 
 
 
[[Gaming Subgroup]] - Ideation
 
 
 
[[Health Subgroup]] - Ideation, looking for a lead
 
 
 
[[Mobile Subgroup]]
 
 
 
[[Music Subgroup]] - Ideation
 
 
 
[[Nonprofit Subgroup]] - Ideation, looking for a lead
 
 
 
[[Personal Growth Subgroup]] - Ideation, looking for a lead
 
 
 
[[Publishing Subgroup]]
 
 
 
[[Real Estate Subgroup]]
 
 
 
[[Retail Subgroup]] - Ideation, looking for a lead
 
 
 
[[Software Subgroup]] - Ideation, looking for a lead
 
 
 
[[Sustainability Subgroup]]
 
 
 
[[Sports Subgroup]]- Ideation
 
 
 
[[Theatre Subgroup]] - Ideation
 
 
 
[[Travel Subgroup]] - Ideation
 
 
 
[[Web Subgroup]] and [[Demo Camp]]
 
 
==SubGroups by Topic==
 
==SubGroups by Topic==
 
'''NOTE''': Topic subgroups are open to bootstrappers in all stages
 
'''NOTE''': Topic subgroups are open to bootstrappers in all stages
  
*[[Leading a Subgroup]]
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[[B2B Subgroup]]
 
 
[[Bootstrap Inner Journey]]
 
  
[[Community Subgroup]]
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[[Cause Subgroup]]  
  
 
[[Experience Subgroup]]
 
[[Experience Subgroup]]
  
[[HR Subgroup]]
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[[Inner Journey Subgroup]]
  
[[International Subgroup]]
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==SWAG==
  
[[Bootstrap Marketing]]
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[[Bootstrap Bumper Stickers]] - track the progress of your journey with a bumper sticker!
  
[[Bootstrap Personality]] - Ideation, looking for a lead
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[[Bootstrap Seal]] - add the bootstrap seal/logo to your website
  
[[Sales and BizDev Subgroup]]
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[[Bootstrap Speaking]]
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Bootstrap Sites are hosted by [[Primus Networks]]
 
 
[[Bootstrap Usability]]
 
==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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myers-Briggs_Type_Indicator Meyers-Briggs], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DISC_assessment DISC], etc., we use the [[Maven]], [[Relater]], [[Evangelist]] or [http://www.thehumanfabric.com MRE Framework] developed by Bijoy Goswami to create a common vocabulary among bootstrap members. 
 
 
 
*[[Leading a Subgroup]]
 
 
 
[[Maven Subgroup]] - for Bootstrap [[Maven]]s
 
 
 
[[Relater Subgroup]] - for Bootstrap [[Relater]]s
 
 
 
[[Evangelist Subgroup]] - for Bootstrap [[Evangelist]]s
 
 
 
== Initiatives in Ideation: Bootstrap Labs ==
 
Have an idea for a new boostrap service? Send an email to newservice AT bootstrapnetwork DOT com.
 
 
 
[[Wellness Subgroup]]
 
 
 
[[Blog Subgroup]]
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap Blackbelt]]
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap Clusters]]
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap City Connect]]
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap Community Unification System]]
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap Corporate Connect]]
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap Couples]]
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap Disruptive]]
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap Endorsement]]
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap Enterprise 2.0]]
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap Enterprise Teaming]]
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap High School]]
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap Homeless]]
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap Mag]]
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap Mentor]]
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap Movies]]
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap Negotiation]]
 
 
 
[[Mac Subgroup]]
 
 
 
[[Radio Subgroup]]
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap Scrum]]
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap Second Life]]
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap Teens]]
 
 
 
[[Bootstrapper and Family]]
 
 
 
[[Bootstrap Conference]]
 
 
 
[[Ideation to VoD]]
 
 
 
[[Real Estate Subgroup]]
 
 
 
== 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]]
 
 
 
[[Websites]]
 
  
[[Fun Stuff!]]
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Technical support for the Bootstrap Wiki by [[Polycot Associates]]
 
 
Bootstrap Sites are hosted by [[Primus Networks]]
 
  
 
[http://www.google.com/trends?q=bootstrap&ctab=0&date=all&geo=all Are We having an Impact Yet?]
 
[http://www.google.com/trends?q=bootstrap&ctab=0&date=all&geo=all Are We having an Impact Yet?]

Latest revision as of 12:41, 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?


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