94. Escape the Startup Paradox Strategies for Funding Product Development

Escape the Startup Paradox 😬 MVP Without VC

Can’t Build Your Product Without Funding

But Can’t Get Funding Without a Product

In the newest episode of Feel the Boot, we're diving headfirst into the world of product development sans angel investment.

I provide strategies for startups to navigate the challenges of raising funding pre-MVP.

Consider the paradox that most startups face: they need money to build their product, but struggle to obtain funding without a product.

I lay out three strategies to overcome this challenge.

The first is to build a cheaper version of the product by using off-the-shelf tools and proving its success.

The second strategy is to validate the business by conducting interviews, surveys, and gathering evidence of customer interest.

The third strategy is to explore alternative funding sources beyond traditional equity investors like: friends and family, grants, partnerships, or bootstrapping.

By following one or more of these strategies, you can find alternative ways to build your minimum viable product (MVP), enabling you to progress towards your business objectives.

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