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How to bootstrap a startup to $5 million ARR without external funding?

2024-12-03

Bridget Harris

Bridget Harris

Co-founder & CEO

Bridget Harris

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In this episode of the Breakfast Bar, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO of Devico & DeviQA, sits down with Bridget Harris, co-founder and CEO at YouCanBook.me, to explore the fascinating journey of entrepreneurship and the evolution of scheduling tools. Bridget shares her invaluable insights on bootstrapping a tech startup, navigating industry trends, and building a successful remote team. Discover how she and her co-founder overcame challenges, adapted to market changes, and fostered a strong company culture.

How to bootstrap a startup to $5 million ARR without external funding?

  • Necessity of regularly rebuilding products to remain competitive.

  • Strategies for bootstrapping to $5 million ARR without external funding.

  • Advantages and challenges of a fully remote international team.

  • Strategies for fostering a strong company culture in a remote environment.

  • The role of IT outsourcing in the context of the industry's future.

Join the Breakfast Bar for compelling discussions led by a seasoned industry expert who generously shares a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience.

Oleg Sadikov

Host

Oleg Sadikov

Co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA

As a tech entrepreneur and founder of Devico and DeviQA, Oleg excels in shaping business strategy, forging partnerships, and driving innovative transformation.

Bridget Harris

Guest

Bridget Harris

Co-founder & CEO

Bridget is CEO and co-founder of YouCanBook.me. She believes passionately in the power of technology to solve any problem.

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