#360 - Bootstrapping vs Raising Funds: How AI Is Changing the Game for Indie Founders
Description
I reflect on my recent interview with Craig Hewitt, founder of Castos. I dive into the trade-offs between bootstrapping and raising venture capital. I share my thoughts on how AI is changing entrepreneurship and jobs. I talk about my own experiences with product pivots and tough market challenges. I explain how I use AI to boost efficiency in my startup journey. Building products is easier than ever, but getting distribution right is still the hardest part.
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Timestamps by Podsqueeze
Introduction and Recap of Previous Episode (00:00:02 )
Raising Funds vs. Bootstrapping (00:01:20 )
Valuation, Market Size, and Risks of Raising (00:03:59 )
Analyzing Competitors and Market Potential (00:09:13 )
Calculating Market Size and Revenue Projections (00:10:21 )
How Much to Raise and Lessons from Greg Hewett (00:11:32 )
Benefits of Not Raising and Work-Life Balance (00:12:54 )
AI’s Impact on Productivity and Hiring (00:12:54 )
Long-Term Thinking and Consistency (00:13:59 )
AI’s Negative Impact on Jobs and the Economy (00:16:25 )
Building Resilient Businesses and Diversification (00:18:58 )
Turning a Landing Page into a Revenue Stream (00:20:01 )
Iterating the Business Model and Monetization (00:21:08 )
Distribution as the Key Bottleneck (00:22:15 )
Leveraging Distribution Channels for Growth (00:23:20 )
Conclusion and Call to Action (00:24:39 )
United States
