Bootstrapping Journey and Initial Challenges

Jeff Epstein's journey as a non-technical founder reflects a determined bootstrapping mentality. He self-funded his startup, initially named Zafirl, incurring monthly expenses for development while leveraging a small angel investment to further the project. The struggle of balancing a new marriage, financial pressures, and the demands of entrepreneurship had profound impacts on his life, including stress and health issues. Despite these hardships, Epstein’s commitment to his vision and ability to adapt kept the company moving forward during its formative years.