6 Entrepreneurs Share the Brilliant, Crazy Ways They Took Their Companies From Pennies to Profit
Whether you're self-funded or not, there's plenty to learn from a bootstrapper.
Strapped for cash? You're not alone. The business press may make it seem like every startup rakes in millions from VC firms, but in reality, many, many, many more entrepreneurs build without any cash infusion. And that often makes them smarter and scrappier.

Related: 5 Things You Need to Do When Bootstrapping Your Startup
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