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The Bootstrapped Founder

303: How I Deal with Investment Offers

Mar 15, 2024
16:09
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Exploring the founder's journey of weighing collaboration and investment opportunities, considering solo entrepreneurship vs. team expansion. Delving into ceding ownership for expertise, navigating investment offers, managing business challenges, and making smart moves in unique entrepreneurial situations.
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Quick takeaways

  • The importance of weighing the trade-off between expertise and ownership when considering collaboration and investment opportunities in business growth.
  • The benefits and potential drawbacks of seeking external funding, specifically through angel investors, to sustain operations and achieve strategic goals.

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Navigating Offers and Collaborators

The podcaster discusses receiving various offers and collaboration opportunities due to the growing interest in Potscan. While acknowledging the expertise others could bring to the table, the host contemplates the trade-off of giving up ownership for that expertise at this stage. Drawing from past experiences, the host reflects on the benefits of maintaining control and independence within their business. Although open to new opportunities, including possible co-founders, the host leans towards retaining solopreneurship for now.

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