Companies that have bootstrapped
This company allows you to record adventures no matter how extreme and encourages you to "be a hero"
GoPro
The team of people in the "brain trust," use them for advice and feedback as much as possible
Mentors and advisors.
What is the diameter of the Earth?
8000 miles
“Pray like it all depends on God, but work like it all depends on you.”
Dave Ramsey
This company that produces a famous beverage is 131 years old and was founded by a Doctor
Coca Cola
Using credit and taking out a loan is sometimes the way to go.
Personal finance, personal funds
How many degrees are found in a circle?
360
"I have nothing in common with lazy people who blame others for their lack of success. Great things come from hard work and perseverance. No excuses."
Kobe Bryant
Who created different flavored peanut butters in an epic bootstrapping story?
Justin Gold
As kids we traded cards, but as business owners we do this instead as a bootstrapping strategy.
Barter or trade
How many US dollar coins are needed to blanket the surface area of a doubles tennis court?
107,000
"Don't start a company unless it's an obsession and something you love. If you have an exit strategy, it's not an obsession."
Mark Cuban
This company did not start from the jungle in South America, but from a garage in Washington.
Amazon
Using a product in its first form will save lots of money and get the ball rolling.
Prototype or MVP
How many squares are there on a chess board?
64
“You don’t have to get it right, you just have to get it going.”
Barbara Corcoran
This tech company started in 1976 by a college dropout who gave many "Jobs" to people.
Apple
"30 or 90 day trade credit is the best loan you can get"
Supplier Partnership
How many employees does Mcdonanalds have?
1.9 Million employees.
"I think frugality drives innovation, just like other constraints do. One of the only ways to get out of a tight box is to invent your way out."
Jeff Bezos