Hey bootstrappers,

Building a successful business can mean going against the grain. 

You might have to reject the status quo, defy authority, or lower your inhibitions. 

Having the courage to push against these pressures is what creates diamonds: hardworking, tenacious folks who stop at nothing to achieve their dreams. 

You might champion the retail investor like Sean Tepper, reconnect people with their inner child, like Josh Zipin, or fight for internet privacy like Kyle Krzeski. 

Whatever your entrepreneurial aspirations, don’t let doubt become a wall you hide behind.  

Ignore the naysayers, challenge convention, and as RuPaul would say, “Don’t give in to your inner saboteur.” 

Who knows then what you might accomplish. 

Dismayed by retail investors succumbing to social media hype, Sean Tepper built a stock screening platform to help a new generation of investors make better choices.

From Spreadsheet to $200,000 ARR: Meet the Founder Teaching People How to Invest for Long-Term Wealth

“There’s a lot of bad advice on Twitter, Reddit, and other social media. If I listened to a podcast, for example, and somebody recommended a stock, I’d go to the Excel sheet, enter the data, and instantly know if it was the right move or not. In most cases, people were wrong.”

Kyle Krzeski saw how easily people relinquished control of their data online, often to gain access to “free” tools and services. Today, he helps people reclaim that data and delete it forever.

Can a Business Be Profitable After Its First Month? These Founders Made It Happen

“Our growth strategy focuses on privacy advocacy and the steps you can take to protect yourself. We’ve created a lot of content, shared it on social media, and been active in online communities to get the word out.”

When was the last time you went on a scavenger hunt? These San Francisco friends help 100s of overworked adults rediscover the joy of play across the biggest cities in the US.

How Letting off Steam Led to a Lucrative Side Hustle and Multiple Brand Collaborations

“We wanted to build a fun yet challenging experience – something that you’ve never done before – with people you like, and ultimately build much closer relationships. In 2014, we decided to build a city-wide scavenger hunt through San Francisco.”

 -Kyle Krzeski, Removaly

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