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| − | Bootstrappers build community, knowledge and relationships through our monthly gatherings.
| + | Subgroups are ongoing conversations organized around bootstrap stages and other topics. |
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| − | We usually gather at 6pm at [http://www.waterlooicehouse.com Waterloo Ice House] ([http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=1106+W+38th+St,+Austin,+TX 1106 W 38th St, Austin, TX]) on the '''second Monday of each month.''' Programming starts @ 7pm. Occasionally, we have a Roundtable preceding the meeting. The location changes on occasion so please check specific event info below.
| + | ==Meetings== |
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| − | Once we get the BootKarma system up and running in 2009, attendees will be assessed 1 BK debited after the meeting. Attendees may opt to decline the BK request, and will be asked to provide a reason which is recorded in the system. Learn about the [[Bootstrap Karma]] System and the [[Bootstrap Community Manual#Community Roles]]
| + | Subgroups meet, usually on a monthly basis, to help their members build community and learn. Meetings are usually 3 hours and include a social hour followed by an hour of presented content and another hour of socializing. |
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| − | Anyone may attend a Bootstrap Meeting, however if you are in Ideation, plesae come '''representing yourself as a bootstrapper''', NOT as a member of another organization.
| + | Current subgroups that gather their members meet on the following schedule: |
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| − | == 2009 ==
| + | *2nd Mon: Main Bootstrap Meeting |
| | + | *3rd Tue: [[Interactive Subgroup]] |
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| − | *Jan 12: Kick-off! Bring your desires, feedback and input to help shape your Bootstrap Community in 2009. [[Roundtable]] at 5pm.
| + | ==Online== |
| − | *Feb 9: [[Boot Board]]s Kickoff
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| − | *Mar 9: SXSW
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| − | *Apr 13: BootstrapAustin.COM
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| − | *May 11: Meet the Bootstrap Subgroups
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| − | *Jun 8:
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| − | *Jul 13:
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| − | *Aug 10:
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| − | *Sep 14:
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| − | *Oct 12:
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| − | *Nov 9:
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| − | *Dec 14:
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| − | == 2008 ==
| + | Every subgroup has a corresponding online group (yahoo or google). You must join the online group to hear about meetings. Members also get help from each other via the online groups. Please follow the following protocols, they preserve the integrity of our online discussions. You manage your online reputation by the way you conduct yourself on the group. |
| − | *Jan 14: David Ansel, founder [http://www.souppeddler.com The Soup Peddler]
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| − | *Feb 11: Paul Carrozza, founder [http://www.runtex.com RunTex]
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| − | *Mar 10: SXSW special meeting downtown
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| − | *Apr 14: Clayton Christopher, founder [http://www.sweetleaftea.com Sweet Leaf Tea]
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| − | *May 12: Larry Warshaw, founder [http://www.constructiveventures.com Constructive Ventures]
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| − | *Jun 9: Rick Engel, founder [http://www.engelmgmt.com Engel Management] - [http://www.austinjava.com/ Austin Java], [http://www.unclebillysaustin.com/ Uncle Billy's], [http://www.littlewoodrows.com/ Little Woodrows]
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| − | *Jul 14: Bootstrap Austin 5yr Party! A pub crawl, starting at the Gingerman, where we had our first meeting.
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| − | *Aug 11: Round table discussion
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| − | *Sep 8: [http://www.kevinkoym.com Kevin Koym] How can a bootstrap entrepreneur use an Enterprise Tribe?
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| − | *Oct 13: BootBoard Formation
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| − | *Nov 10: Gary Hoover, Club E Launch, Long Center
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| − | *Dec 8: Heather McKissick, Bootstrap Experience Launch
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| − | TinyURL for this section: http://tinyurl.com/2tepn8
| + | '''''Carefully read the "NOs" on the list below. If you violate these rules, you will first have your posts moderated, then lose posting privileges and finally, be removed from the list.''''' |
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| − | == 2007 ==
| + | #No promoting your business unless in direct response to a question posed by another bootstrapper asking for help. |
| − | TinyURL for this section: http://tinyurl.com/2krang
| + | #No job requests unless you are filling a position for your company. If you find yourself back in Ideation and having to look for a job, check out [http://www.hireaustin.org Hire Austin] and [http://www.indeed.com Indeed] |
| | + | #No questions about non-venture-related issues. |
| | + | #No posts relating to "what's broken about bootstrap." Add these directly to the wiki page [[Suggestions to Improve Bootstrap]] or get in touch directly with appropriate leads. |
| | + | #No political debates |
| | + | #No attacking any other member. When you disagree, do so respectfully. |
| | + | #Represent your needs only. A bootstrapper that needs help must be on the list. |
| | + | #DO ask any question that will help you move your venture forward |
| | + | #DO share resources, news, connections, information that you think will be relevant to your fellow-bootstrappers. |
| | + | #DO post events you think are of interest (WITHOUT REMINDERS) to the [http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bootstrap-austin/cal calendar]. These could also be any events that your company is putting on that you would like bootstrappers to know about. |
| | + | #DO post about discounts you would like to offer to bootstrappers. |
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| − | Add these dates to your calendar and use the Evite links to keep updated on Event details
| + | ==Subgroup Leaders== |
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| − | *Jan 8:[http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Bootstrap_Speaking#December_Speaking_Workshop Develop Your Elevator Pitch] (by the [[Bootstrap Speaking]] Initiative). ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/speak Evite link]) | + | *[[Social Media for Subgroups]] |
| − | *Feb 12: Rosy Jalifi, Director [http://www.cityofaustin.org/sbdp SBDP, City of Austin] (MEETING HELD AT SBDP OFFICES). ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/feb07 Evite Link])
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| − | *Mar 12: Special Joint Event with [http://2007.sxsw.com/interactive/?PHPSESSID=242d9df597cb9c5cb2b5aa1bb4eec81f SXSWi]. ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/sxsw Evite Link])
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| − | *Apr 9: Launch of 2007 [[Boot Board]]s ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/apr07 Evite Link])
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| − | *May 14: Bjorn Billhardt, Founder [http://www.enspire.com Enspire], this is also the official kickoff for the [[Growth Subgroup]]. ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/may07 Evite Link])
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| − | *June 11: Tim League, founder [http://drafthouse.com Alamo Drafthouse]([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/jun07 Evite Link])
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| − | *July 9: Steve Bercu, Owner [http://wwww.bookpeople.com BookPeople] ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/july07 Evite Link])
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| − | *Aug 13: David Smith ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/aug07 Evite Link])
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| − | *Sep 10: [http://www.actonmba.org/people_teachers.php?5 Jeff Sandefer], Master Entrepreneur and founder of the [http://www.actonmba.org Acton MBA]. ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/sep07 Evite Link])
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| − | *Oct 8: Bijoy explains the Bootstrap stages, actions and principles as outlined in the [http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]. ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/oct07 Evite Link])
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| − | *Nov 12: Bootstrap Austin feedback meeting. ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/nov07 Evite Link])
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| − | *Dec 10: Year-end celebration with bootstrappers, friends and supporters. ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/dec07 Evite Link])
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| − | == 2006 ==
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| − | *Feb 13, Craig Fryar, Serial Entrepreneur founder Seedstage. [http://www.hearthis.com/index.php/features/boot_rap_with_craig_fryar Boot Rap Podcast]
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| − | *March 13, No meeting. Come to the Bootstrap Panel, as part of this year's SXSW Interactive Digitial Convergence Track. Other bootstrappers are featured on an earlier panel at 3:30pm. [http://www.hearthis.com/index.php/features/bootstrapping_your_digital_convergence_business Boot Rap Podcast]
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| − | *April 10. Introduction to the [[Boot Board]] Initiative
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| − | *May 8, Intro to Bootstrap's Open Source Community [http://www.hearthis.com/index.php/features/bijoy_goswami_on_open_source_business Boot Rap Podcast] of a similar talk
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| − | *June 12, Susan Strausberg, Cofounder of Edgar Online. [http://www.hearthis.com/index.php/features/susan_strausberg_of_edgar_online Boot Rap Podcast]
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| − | *July 10, Panel, Selling your Company
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| − | *Aug 14, [http://www.herbalgram.org/default.asp?c=mark_bio Mark Blumenthal], founder of American Botanical Council - Bootstrapping your NonProfit. [http://www.hearthis.com/index.php/features/mark_blumenthal_on_non_profits Boot Rap Podcast] (by [[Nonprofit Subgroup]])
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| − | *Sep 11, [http://www.actonmba.org/people_teachers.php?31 Steven Tomlinson], Entrepreneur Teacher [http://www.actonmba.org Acton MBA] on Combining Your Passions [http://www.hearthis.com/index.php/features/steve_tomlinson Boot Rap Podcast]
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| − | *Oct 9: [http://www.ripplecentral.com 8 Minute Ripple] (by [[Bootstrap Connector]])
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| − | *Nov 13: [http://www.roijames.com Roi James] (by [[Art Subgroup]]). [[Roi James Talk Description]]
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| − | *Dec 11: [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/dec06 2006 Review, 2007 Plans and Technology Showcase]
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| − | == 2005 ==
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| − | *Jan 5, ROUNDTABLE
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| − | *Feb 15, Eric Simone, cofounder, [http://www.perficient.com Perficient], owner [http://www.girlnd.com Girl Next Door]
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| − | *March 14, Joe Liemandt [http://www.trilogy.com Trilogy] (postponed)
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| − | *April 11, ROUNDTABLE
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| − | *May 9, Amy Miller, [http://www.amysicecream.com Amy's Ice Cream]
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| − | *June 13, Carl Paul [http://www.golfsmith.com Golfsmith]
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| − | *July 11, ROUNDTABLE
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| − | *August 8, Peter Huff, [http://www.bluesage.com Blue Sage Capital]
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| − | *September 12, [http://www.actonmba.com/people_teachers_master.php?43 Jack Long], Founder Lone Star Overnight, [http://www.peopleadmin.com PeopleAdmin], Teacher [http://www.actonmba.org Acton MBA]
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| − | *October 10, Barry Thornton, Founder [http://www.clearcube.com Clearcube]
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| − | *November 14, John Paul DeJoria, [http://www.jpms.com/home.asp John Paul Mitchell Systems]. [http://www.hearthis.com/index.php/features/john_paul_dejoria_on_bootstrapping Boot Rap Podcast] of a similar talk.
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| − | *December 12, Tito Beveridge, [http://www.titos-vodka.com Tito's Handmade Vodka]
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| − | == 2004 ==
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| − | *Jan 12, Ron Harris, founder [http://www.pervasive.com Pervasive]
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| − | *Feb 9, Bryce Cogswell, founder [http://www.winternals.com Winternals]
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| − | *March 8, [http://www.pstrategies.com/personprofile.php?eid=51 Peter Zandan], founder Intelliquest
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| − | *April 12, Kelsey August, founder [http://www.lonestardirect.com Lone Star Direct]
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| − | *May 10, Paul Carozza, founder [http://www.runtex.com Runtex]
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| − | *June 14, Miller Hicks
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| − | *July 12, Bootstrap Roundtable
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| − | *August 9, Gita Lal, founder [http://www.damanconsulting.com Daman Consulting]
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| − | *September 13, Tom Feo, founder [http://www.oax.com Optimization Alternatives]
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| − | *October 11, Eric Shaffer, CEO Virtual Alert
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| − | *November 8, [http://www.catapultsystems.com/company/leadership/sam_goodner.htm Sam Goodner], CEO [http://www.catapultsystems.com Catapult Systems]
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| − | *December 13, [http://www.hooversvision.com Gary Hoover], Founder Bookstop and [http://www.hoovers.com Hoovers Online]
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| − | == 2003 ==
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| − | October 13, [[Neal Kocurek]], founder Radian
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