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I'm finally doing it: bootstrapping my start up.

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Re: I'm finally doing it: bootstrapping my start up.

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Post by bconway »

Congrats! Best of luck in your endeavor.

Well yeah, but even if I don't, being profitable will be just fine. In fact, I'm building my company in one of the worst areas for technology startups: DFW.

True, but you're only a few-hour drive from one of the best, if that helps. ;)

Re: I'm finally doing it: bootstrapping my start up.

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Post by donniefitz2 »

I love your optimism. Getting on with the dream is a good feeling and it's great to get fired up. I work for a major airline and I'm curious about your product.

At the same time, you have a long road ahead. A startup is a major commitment and it's anything but easy. There will be many ups and downs and it can be emotionally draining.

The key is to press on when that enthusiasm (it really does feel great to get started) wears off and it gets tough, and it will. Make it through the peaks and valleys and you might have something.

I hope things go well for you.

Re: I'm finally doing it: bootstrapping my start up.

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Post by proexploit »

brudgers wrote: post #5
atomical wrote: post #3

DFW?

Dallas - Fort Worth, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_Fort_Worth

May not be well known for startups but be thankful it's a big city and there's still some activity. (DFW is 75x as big as Iowa City, my home).
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