While The Bootstrap is on a production break,we're bringing you select episodes of another podcast we produce - Starting Line. Starting Line episodes are founder journey stories, and we've chosen six episodes from that series that exemplify the bootstrapping journey in a range of industries. This episode, we talk to Lisa Reiner of Curvature Clothing about her pathway to entrepreneurship and her mission to bring inclusively sized slow fashion to the market. You can find Starting Line in its own f...
Jan 04, 2024•33 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast While The Bootstrap is on a production break,we're bringing you select episodes of another podcast we produce - Starting Line. Starting Line episodes are founder journey stories, and we've chosen six episodes from that series that exemplify the bootstrapping journey in a range of industries. This episode, we talk to Anthony Kwok - Co-Founder of Zilio - about his experience in bringing a revolutionary idea in virtual clothes fitting to life - and to market, You can find Starting Line in its own f...
Jan 04, 2024•33 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast While The Bootstrap is on a production break,we're bringing you select episodes of another podcast we produce - Starting Line. Starting Line episodes are founder journey stories, and we've chosen six episodes from that series that exemplify the bootstrapping journey in a range of industries. This episode, we talk to Tania Stacey - Co-Founder of East Forged, about her entrepreneurial journey and her mission to bring Nitro Iced Tea to the Australian Market. You can find Starting Line in its own fe...
Dec 27, 2023•25 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast While The Bootstrap is on a production break,we're bringing you select episodes of another podcast we produce - Starting Line. Starting Line episodes are founder journey stories, and we've chosen six episodes from that series that exemplify the bootstrapping journey in a range of industries. This episode, we talk to Jeremy Fleming of Stagekings about his business journey, and navigating the Covid pandemic when events ground to a halt. You can find Starting Line in its own feed to listen to other...
Dec 25, 2023•26 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast With new startups popping up every other minute standing out is important. Beyond a memorable brand identify is the experience that your prospects and customers have with your business. In this episode we're joined by Garry Williams, the Director of Engagement at Tractor Ventures. Over the last three years Tractor Ventures has built a recognisable brand and voice as the premier alt-capital funding solution for Australian and New Zealand Startups, and Garry has had a pivotal role in shaping...
Dec 20, 2023•57 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Do you know the difference between a product mindset and a project mindset? Which one you apply to your startup can have a major impact on your chances of success. On this Bootstrap Bites, we're discussion "How a project mindset can kill your startup". What's the difference between product / project mindset, how can you use the strengths of each at the right times in the startup journey, and what are the traps to avoid? We have the answers! ----- The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and...
Dec 18, 2023•31 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast The venture capital space is a world unto its own, and when founders misunderstand what it is and isn’t the results can be disastrous. What are the basics you need to know, and how should a bootstrapping founder navigate it? To unpack we're joined by Sramana Mitra . Sramana is the founder and CEO of the global virtual incubator and accelerator One Million by One Million , and a highly regarded Silicon Valley entrepreneur and strategist. ----- The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media a...
Dec 14, 2023•36 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Does the language you use in your startup pitch communicate what you intend, or does it send the wrong message altogether? On this Bootstrap Bites, we talk through five of the biggest red flags that our host Scotty Allen keeps an ear out when listening to startup ideas. Are you guilty of any of these? Listen to find out, and discover better things to say instead! ----- The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This epis...
Dec 11, 2023•34 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Total Addressable Market, or TAM, is an important validation metric that is often misunderstood and misused, so how do you navigate TAM without getting lost in the numbers, and how relevant is TAM to bootstrapping founders? To unpack this, we're joined by Alex Urquhart - a growth and product marketing specialist and the founder of Market Science , helping businesses understand, prioritise & action the next steps in growing their business. The Bootstrap is your twice-weekly source of ne...
Dec 07, 2023•54 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch. Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. The Bootstrap is now coming to you twice a week! Our Thursday episodes...
Dec 05, 2023•47 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch. Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. This episode, we're joined by Roann Junio-Hartmann of Cobber to share ...
Nov 29, 2023•38 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch. Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. This episode, we're joined by Andrew Sharpe - Tech and Scaleup Advisor...
Nov 23, 2023•55 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch. Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. This episode, we're joined by Erin Clark from The Exchange Collective ...
Nov 15, 2023•45 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch. Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. This episode, we're joined by Kirstin Hunter of Techstars and Nikki Tu...
Nov 13, 2023•49 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch. This episode, we're joined by Sean Grealy of Sell Anything to discuss Finding Your First Customers. Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further...
Nov 08, 2023•40 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch. This episode, Founder, Tech Executive and Podcaster Yaniv Bernstein joins host Scotty Allen to ask - Can you Bootstrap a Unicorn? Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and start...
Nov 02, 2023•46 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch. Founder, Advisor, and Podcaster Preethi Mohan joins host Scotty Allen to ask - What is a Founder Mindset? Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or f...
Oct 30, 2023•30 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch. Transformation Consultant and Coach Jason Jestin joins host Scotty Allen to look at the right timing and strategies to use when considering your startup competitor analysis Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actio...
Oct 25, 2023•38 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch. Amanda Walker (Aussie Holiday Stays) joins host Scotty Allen to unpack the challenge of finding the right problem to solve in the right way, using her experience building a two-way marketplace as an example. Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of start...
Oct 24, 2023•29 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch. Matt Ainsworth (Startup Founder Mindset) joins host Scotty Allen to look at the main reasons startups fail - not finding product market fit, and how good strategies in idea validation can help. \ Each week we'll look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and ...
Oct 18, 2023•28 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch. In our first episode, host Scotty Allen joined by business innovation expert, founder, and author Gavin Reddrop to unpack what bootstrapping a startup really means, and whether or not it’s for you. Each week we'll look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startu...
Oct 11, 2023•41 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Coming soon from Swivol Media and The Product Bus - The Bootstrap: Building Startups from Scratch Podcast. The Bootstrap is your new weekly source of news and resources for early stage startups and founders. Host Scotty Alllen introduces the show in this short trailer preview. Subscribe to The Bootstrap now wherever you listen. First episodes drop very soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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