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Bootstrap Austin is a community in the [http://budurl.com/maw6 Austin Entrepreneurship Scene] ([http://twitter.com/#search?q=%23ATXentscene #ATXentScene twitter hashtag] and [http://twitter.com/#/list/bootstrapaustin/atxentscene twitter list]). In addition to supporting bootstrap entrepreneurs, we are [http://tinyurl.com/y7bmpef committed to stewarding] this vibrant scene so entrepreneurs of [http://www.slideshare.net/bijoyg/bootstrap-third-way-aca-rise-austin-march-2009-1122516 all paths] can find the resources and support they need to progress through all stages of the journey. We are also discovering the [http://www.slideshare.net/bijoyg/austin-entrepreneur-scene Austin Style] of entrepreneurship, distinct from other cities.  
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Bootstrap Austin is a community in the [http://budurl.com/maw6 Austin Entrepreneurship Scene] ([http://twitter.com/#search?q=%23ATXentscene #ATXentScene twitter hashtag] and [http://twitter.com/#/list/bootstrapaustin/atxentscene twitter list]). In addition to supporting bootstrap entrepreneurs, we are [http://tinyurl.com/y7bmpef committed to stewarding] this vibrant scene so entrepreneurs of [http://www.slideshare.net/bijoyg/bootstrap-third-way-aca-rise-austin-march-2009-1122516 all paths] can find the resources and support they need to progress through all stages of the journey. We are also discovering the [http://www.slideshare.net/bijoyg/austin-entrepreneur-scene Austin Style] of entrepreneurship, distinct from other cities. Articles by Bootstrap founder, [http://www.bijoygoswami.com Bijoy Goswami] on the scene are featured on [http://abjentrepreneur.com/columns/2011/02/entrepreneur-scene-set-to-play-on-all.html ABJentrepreneuer].
  
 
Bootstrap Austin and the ATX Entrepreneur Scene have been featured in [http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/06_12/b3976458.htm BusinessWeek], [http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2008/august/195718.html Entrepreneur Magazine] ([http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2009/August/202666-10.html twice], and a [http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2010/august/207496.html THIRD time]), [http://gigaom.com/2010/01/15/can-austin-ignite-the-fire-of-entrepreneurship GigaOm], [http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1973135,00.html Time], [http://ABJentrepreneur.com ABJ Entrepreneur], [http://kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/best-cities-2010-austin-texas.html Kiplinger], [http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/worklife/06/08/best.cities.job.decade/index.html?iref=allsearch CNN], [http://www.inc.com/magazine/20101001/7-easy-steps-to-bootstrapping-success.html Inc Magazine] and [http://blog.intuit.com/trends/why-austin-is-awesome-for-small-business Intuit Small Business].  You can also follow the [http://youtube.com/atxentscene ATXentScene Youtube Channel].
 
Bootstrap Austin and the ATX Entrepreneur Scene have been featured in [http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/06_12/b3976458.htm BusinessWeek], [http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2008/august/195718.html Entrepreneur Magazine] ([http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2009/August/202666-10.html twice], and a [http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2010/august/207496.html THIRD time]), [http://gigaom.com/2010/01/15/can-austin-ignite-the-fire-of-entrepreneurship GigaOm], [http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1973135,00.html Time], [http://ABJentrepreneur.com ABJ Entrepreneur], [http://kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/best-cities-2010-austin-texas.html Kiplinger], [http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/worklife/06/08/best.cities.job.decade/index.html?iref=allsearch CNN], [http://www.inc.com/magazine/20101001/7-easy-steps-to-bootstrapping-success.html Inc Magazine] and [http://blog.intuit.com/trends/why-austin-is-awesome-for-small-business Intuit Small Business].  You can also follow the [http://youtube.com/atxentscene ATXentScene Youtube Channel].

Revision as of 11:07, 11 March 2011

Bootstrap Austin is a community in the Austin Entrepreneurship Scene (#ATXentScene twitter hashtag and twitter list). In addition to supporting bootstrap entrepreneurs, we are committed to stewarding this vibrant scene so entrepreneurs of all paths can find the resources and support they need to progress through all stages of the journey. We are also discovering the Austin Style of entrepreneurship, distinct from other cities. Articles by Bootstrap founder, Bijoy Goswami on the scene are featured on ABJentrepreneuer.

Bootstrap Austin and the ATX Entrepreneur Scene have been featured in BusinessWeek, Entrepreneur Magazine (twice, and a THIRD time), GigaOm, Time, ABJ Entrepreneur, Kiplinger, CNN, Inc Magazine and Intuit Small Business. You can also follow the ATXentScene Youtube Channel.

Everyone is welcome to friend Bootstrap Austin on facebook and follow us on twitter. If you would like to join Bootstrap Austin, please click on How to Join Bootstrap Austin and send us your info.


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 gathers on the 2nd Monday of ever month.
  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

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

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