SaaS Interviews with CEOs, Startups, Founders
13 Lessons I Learned Bootstrapping to $20m in Revenues
May 16, 2024
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.
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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.
