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The case for bootstrapping, w/Mailchimp's Ben Chestnut
Masters of Scale
MailChimp's Journey: From Struggles to SaaS Success
This chapter recounts the inspiring journey of MailChimp, a small company that transitioned from providing services to building an innovative email marketing tool. It highlights their challenges with venture capitalists and emphasizes the importance of aligning investors with a founder's vision. The chapter also explores alternative funding methods like crowdfunding, showcasing how they can support early-stage entrepreneurs.
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