The Bootstrap - Building Startups from Scratch

We're back for 2024 with brand new episodes starting this week! In our first show of 2024, we're joined by Jane Del Rosso of The Business of Food to talk about "Taking the Entrepreneurial Leap".

When do you know it’s time to take the lead and follow your entrepreneurial dream? Can you leave it too late? What are the pitfalls to look out for? We talk about this and much more. We also look at how so much of the product mindset and strategy is the same across both digital and physical products.

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The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob Clarke

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With new startups popping up every other minute standing out is important. Beyond a memorable brand identify is the experience that your prospects and customers have with your business.

In this episode we're joined by Garry Williams, the Director of Engagement at Tractor Ventures. Over the last three years Tractor Ventures has built a recognisable brand and voice as the premier alt-capital funding solution for Australian and New Zealand Startups, and Garry has had a pivotal role in shaping the brand and the customer experience.

We're going to unpack that experience, as well as cover the basics of revenue based funding, and most likely Lego is going to get a mention as well!

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The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob Clarke

If you’re an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch

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Do you know the difference between a product mindset and a project mindset? Which one you apply to your startup can have a major impact on your chances of success.

On this Bootstrap Bites, we're discussion "How a project mindset can kill your startup". What's the difference between product / project mindset, how can you use the strengths of each at the right times in the startup journey, and what are the traps to avoid? We have the answers!

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The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob Clarke

If you’re an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.

Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey.

The Bootstrap is now coming to you twice a week! Our Thursday episodes will follow the format we’ve been using so far, with startup news and a discussion topic with a guest, but on Tuesdays we’ll be releasing what we’re calling “Bootstrap Bites”.

These episodes will be a bit more informal, and they are going to include our producer, Declan Magee, and from time to members of The Product Bus team to break down some key tips for founders from a product manager’s viewpoint.

To kick this off, producer Declan put our host Scotty Allen in the hot seat, so if you’ve every wondered how a Disney Kid turned educator turned product manager became a startup coach, this one is for you!

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The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob Clarke

If you’re an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Total Addressable Market, or TAM, is an important validation metric that is often misunderstood and misused, so how do you navigate TAM without getting lost in the numbers, and how relevant is TAM to bootstrapping founders?

To unpack this, we're joined by Alex Urquhart - a growth and product marketing specialist and the founder of Market Science, helping businesses understand, prioritise & action the next steps in growing their business.

The Bootstrap is your twice-weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.

Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey.

The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob Clarke

If you’re an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.