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SaaS Interviews with CEOs, Startups, Founders

13 Lessons I Learned Bootstrapping to $20m in Revenues

May 16, 2024
22:14
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Liam Martin, CEO of TimeDoctor, shares insights on bootstrapping a SaaS to $20m in revenues, achieving 202% growth in 2020. Topics include profitable growth strategies, measurable goals, remote work dynamics, user acquisition, customer retention, and overcoming self-sabotage in business growth.
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Quick takeaways

  • Bootstrapped SaaS companies grow faster than venture-backed ones beyond 10 million ARR, challenging traditional funding beliefs.
  • Remote work boosts productivity and mental health, with a preference for fully remote or hybrid setups among professionals.

Deep dives

Building Billion Dollar Bootstrapped SaaS Companies

Contrary to common belief that raising funds accelerates growth, statistics show that bootstrapped SaaS companies grow 6.7% faster than their venture-backed counterparts, especially beyond 10 million ARR. This challenges traditional notions about funding and points to a different playbook needed for building billion-dollar bootstrapped SaaS companies. With a unique methodology tailored for bootstrapped firms, focusing on growth past 10 million ARR becomes vital.

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