http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Bijoy&feedformat=atomBootstrapWiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-29T15:11:19ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.30.0http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Map&diff=8192Map2020-08-19T18:29:06Z<p>Bijoy: /* Resources */</p>
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<div>The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community strives to articulate and propagate the principles and stages of Bootstrapping. Synthesized by [http://www.bijoygoswami.com Bijoy Goswami] with contributions from Bootstrap Austin members including [http://www.brucekrysiak.com Bruce Krysiak], [http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~darius/ Darius Mahdjoubi], [http://www.swordfishcommunications.com Dave Wolpert], [http://www.perceptionlabs.com Jonathan McCoy], [http://www.abdmag.com Jason Myers], [http://www.alexcavalli.com Alex Cavalli], [http://www.marcyhoen.com Marcy Hoen] and [http://www.executiveintelligentcoaching.com Nancy Schill]. Bootstrapping is the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/bootstrapping-third-way-of.html third way of entrepreneurship], distinct, yet drawing from both the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Welcome_to_Bootstrap#Bootstrapping.2C_the_Third_Way cookie-cutter and funding-driven methods]. <br />
<br />
Bootstrapping is a [http://bit.ly/bootstrapmethod distinct method of entrepreneurial activity], separate from the funding-driven and cookie-cutter paths. This video series describes the [http://youtube.com/bootstrapu/videos Bootstrap Stages]. The following [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Apple_Inc. history of Apple Computer] shows the stages and key actions. [http://blog.bootstrapaustin.org/2015/03/this-video-clip-from-my-march-2014.html Journey Entrepreneurship] is most aligned with the bootstrap path, but can also occur with the other paths. <br />
<br />
Bootstrap's overarching principle is: [[Right Action Right Time]]. Each stage has a corresponding action and principle, noted on the map. For example, the key action in the [[you]] stage is [[Discover]] and the key principle is "know thyself." Here are links to blog posts on the stages: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/preideation-awaken.html youPlusU], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/ideation-demo.html Ideation], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/valley-of-death-renamed.html Valley of Death], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/growth.html Growth] and [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/rebootstrap.html Rebootstrap].<br />
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The community articulates the stages of a venture with the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Image:Bootstrapstages.jpg Bootstrap Map]<br />
<br />
[[Image:bootstrapstages.jpg|thumb|left|alt=Bootstrap Map.|Bootstrap Map]]<br />
<br />
* [[you]] - the discovery and development of the bootstrapper's talents & passions. This stage is the birth of the [[Founder/Team Journey]]<br />
* [[QUEST(ion)]] - the time when an individual decides to take the bootstrap journey. The birth of the [[Inner/Hero's Journey]]<br />
* [[Ideation]] - the time when the bootstrapper works part time on their venture and works towards a demo. Birth of the [[Product Journey]]<br />
* [[Valley of Death]] - the time when the bootstrapper is committed full-time to the venture. The venture is on a quest for customers (who pay it $ for its product/service), but is not yet sustainable. Birth of the [[Customer Journey]]<br />
* [[Growth]] - the time when the venture becomes sustainable and scales its activities. Birth of the [[Organization Journey]]<br />
*[[Rebootstrap]] - the time when large companies need to systematically recreate Bootstrapping within their organizations to generate new products and services. [[Renewal Journey]]<br />
<br />
Notice the similarity to a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fugue fugue]<br />
<br />
===Resources===<br />
*[https://www.slideshare.net/bijoyg/bootstrap-third-way-aca-rise-austin-march-2009-1122516 Paths of Entrepreneurship Slides]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/bootstrapu Bootstrap Bootcamp on YouTube]<br />
*[https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AECQGQYYT6XSLO24ETFWO3SOSCRQ/3NSNS9D4XZXA6?type=explore&ref=idea_cp_vl_ov_d Bootstrap Book list]<br />
*[http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Image:BootstrapMapDetailed.png Bootstrap Map Detailed]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Map&diff=8191Map2020-08-19T18:26:55Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
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<div>The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community strives to articulate and propagate the principles and stages of Bootstrapping. Synthesized by [http://www.bijoygoswami.com Bijoy Goswami] with contributions from Bootstrap Austin members including [http://www.brucekrysiak.com Bruce Krysiak], [http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~darius/ Darius Mahdjoubi], [http://www.swordfishcommunications.com Dave Wolpert], [http://www.perceptionlabs.com Jonathan McCoy], [http://www.abdmag.com Jason Myers], [http://www.alexcavalli.com Alex Cavalli], [http://www.marcyhoen.com Marcy Hoen] and [http://www.executiveintelligentcoaching.com Nancy Schill]. Bootstrapping is the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/bootstrapping-third-way-of.html third way of entrepreneurship], distinct, yet drawing from both the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Welcome_to_Bootstrap#Bootstrapping.2C_the_Third_Way cookie-cutter and funding-driven methods]. <br />
<br />
Bootstrapping is a [http://bit.ly/bootstrapmethod distinct method of entrepreneurial activity], separate from the funding-driven and cookie-cutter paths. This video series describes the [http://youtube.com/bootstrapu/videos Bootstrap Stages]. The following [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Apple_Inc. history of Apple Computer] shows the stages and key actions. [http://blog.bootstrapaustin.org/2015/03/this-video-clip-from-my-march-2014.html Journey Entrepreneurship] is most aligned with the bootstrap path, but can also occur with the other paths. <br />
<br />
Bootstrap's overarching principle is: [[Right Action Right Time]]. Each stage has a corresponding action and principle, noted on the map. For example, the key action in the [[you]] stage is [[Discover]] and the key principle is "know thyself." Here are links to blog posts on the stages: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/preideation-awaken.html youPlusU], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/ideation-demo.html Ideation], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/valley-of-death-renamed.html Valley of Death], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/growth.html Growth] and [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/rebootstrap.html Rebootstrap].<br />
<br />
The community articulates the stages of a venture with the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Image:Bootstrapstages.jpg Bootstrap Map]<br />
<br />
[[Image:bootstrapstages.jpg|thumb|left|alt=Bootstrap Map.|Bootstrap Map]]<br />
<br />
* [[you]] - the discovery and development of the bootstrapper's talents & passions. This stage is the birth of the [[Founder/Team Journey]]<br />
* [[QUEST(ion)]] - the time when an individual decides to take the bootstrap journey. The birth of the [[Inner/Hero's Journey]]<br />
* [[Ideation]] - the time when the bootstrapper works part time on their venture and works towards a demo. Birth of the [[Product Journey]]<br />
* [[Valley of Death]] - the time when the bootstrapper is committed full-time to the venture. The venture is on a quest for customers (who pay it $ for its product/service), but is not yet sustainable. Birth of the [[Customer Journey]]<br />
* [[Growth]] - the time when the venture becomes sustainable and scales its activities. Birth of the [[Organization Journey]]<br />
*[[Rebootstrap]] - the time when large companies need to systematically recreate Bootstrapping within their organizations to generate new products and services. [[Renewal Journey]]<br />
<br />
Notice the similarity to a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fugue fugue]<br />
<br />
===Resources===<br />
*[https://www.slideshare.net/bijoyg/bootstrap-third-way-aca-rise-austin-march-2009-1122516 Paths of Entrepreneurship Slides]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/bootstrapu Bootstrap Bootcamp on YouTube]<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/Bootstrap-Bootcamp/lm/R2YOLC8MY70CBB/ref=cm_lm_byauthor_title_full Bootstrap Book list]<br />
*[http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Image:BootstrapMapDetailed.png Bootstrap Map Detailed]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Map&diff=8190Map2020-08-19T18:25:57Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
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<div>The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community strives to articulate and propagate the principles and stages of Bootstrapping. Synthesized by [http://www.bijoygoswami.com Bijoy Goswami] with contributions from Bootstrap Austin members including [http://www.brucekrysiak.com Bruce Krysiak], [http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~darius/ Darius Mahdjoubi], [http://www.swordfishcommunications.com Dave Wolpert], [http://www.perceptionlabs.com Jonathan McCoy], [http://www.abdmag.com Jason Myers], [http://www.alexcavalli.com Alex Cavalli], [http://www.marcyhoen.com Marcy Hoen] and [http://www.executiveintelligentcoaching.com Nancy Schill]. Bootstrapping is the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/bootstrapping-third-way-of.html third way of entrepreneurship], distinct, yet drawing from both the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Welcome_to_Bootstrap#Bootstrapping.2C_the_Third_Way cookie-cutter and funding-driven methods]. <br />
<br />
Bootstrapping is a [http://bit.ly/bootstrapmethod distinct method of entrepreneurial activity], separate from the funding-driven and cookie-cutter paths. This video series describes the [http://youtube.com/bootstrapu/videos Bootstrap Stages]. The following [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Apple_Inc. history of Apple Computer] shows the stages and key actions. [http://blog.bootstrapaustin.org/2015/03/this-video-clip-from-my-march-2014.html Journey Entrepreneurship] is most aligned with the bootstrap path, but can also occur with the other paths. <br />
<br />
Bootstrap's overarching principle is: [[Right Action Right Time]]. Each stage has a corresponding action and principle, noted on the map. For example, the key action in the [[you]] stage is [[Discover]] and the key principle is "know thyself." Here are links to blog posts on the stages: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/preideation-awaken.html youPlusU], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/ideation-demo.html Ideation], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/valley-of-death-renamed.html Valley of Death], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/growth.html Growth] and [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/rebootstrap.html Rebootstrap].<br />
<br />
The community articulates the stages of a venture with the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Image:Bootstrapstages.jpg Bootstrap Map]<br />
<br />
[[Image:bootstrapstages.jpg|thumb|left|alt=Bootstrap Map.|Bootstrap Map]]<br />
<br />
* [[you]] - the discovery and development of the bootstrapper's talents & passions. This stage is the birth of the [[Founder/Team Journey]]<br />
* [[QUEST(ion)]] - the time when an individual decides to take the bootstrap journey. The birth of the [[Inner/Hero's Journey]]<br />
* [[Ideation]] - the time when the bootstrapper works part time on their venture and works towards a demo. Birth of the [[Product Journey]]<br />
* [[Valley of Death]] - the time when the bootstrapper is committed full-time to the venture. The venture is on a quest for customers (who pay it $ for its product/service), but is not yet sustainable. Birth of the [[Customer Journey]]<br />
* [[Growth]] - the time when the venture becomes sustainable and scales its activities. Birth of the [[Organization Journey]]<br />
*[[Rebootstrap]] - the time when large companies need to systematically recreate Bootstrapping within their organizations to generate new products and services. [[Renewal Journey]]<br />
<br />
Notice the similarity to a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fugue fugue]<br />
<br />
<br />
The [[Bootstrap Bumper Stickers]] project describes the stages through bumper stickers.<br />
<br />
===Resources===<br />
*[https://www.slideshare.net/bijoyg/bootstrap-third-way-aca-rise-austin-march-2009-1122516 Paths of Entrepreneurship Slides]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/bootstrapu Bootstrap Bootcamp on YouTube]<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/Bootstrap-Bootcamp/lm/R2YOLC8MY70CBB/ref=cm_lm_byauthor_title_full Bootstrap Book list]<br />
*[http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Image:BootstrapMapDetailed.png Bootstrap Map Detailed]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Map&diff=8189Map2019-08-13T22:01:40Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
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<div>The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community strives to articulate and propagate the principles and stages of Bootstrapping. Synthesized by [http://www.bijoygoswami.com Bijoy Goswami] with contributions from Bootstrap Austin members including [http://www.brucekrysiak.com Bruce Krysiak], [http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~darius/ Darius Mahdjoubi], [http://www.swordfishcommunications.com Dave Wolpert], [http://www.perceptionlabs.com Jonathan McCoy], [http://www.abdmag.com Jason Myers], [http://www.alexcavalli.com Alex Cavalli], [http://www.marcyhoen.com Marcy Hoen] and [http://www.executiveintelligentcoaching.com Nancy Schill]. Bootstrapping is the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/bootstrapping-third-way-of.html third way of entrepreneurship], distinct, yet drawing from both the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Welcome_to_Bootstrap#Bootstrapping.2C_the_Third_Way cookie-cutter and funding-driven models]. <br />
<br />
Bootstrapping is a [http://bit.ly/bootstrapmethod distinct method of entrepreneurial activity], separate from the funding-driven and cookie-cutter paths. This video series describes the [http://youtube.com/bootstrapu/videos Bootstrap Stages]. The following [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Apple_Inc. history of Apple Computer] shows the stages and key actions. [http://blog.bootstrapaustin.org/2015/03/this-video-clip-from-my-march-2014.html Journey Entrepreneurship] is most aligned with the bootstrap path, but can also occur with the other paths. <br />
<br />
Bootstrap's overarching principle is: [[Right Action Right Time]]. Each stage has a corresponding action and principle, noted on the map. For example, the key action in the [[you]] stage is [[Discover]] and the key principle is "know thyself." Here are links to blog posts on the stages: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/preideation-awaken.html youPlusU], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/ideation-demo.html Ideation], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/valley-of-death-renamed.html Valley of Death], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/growth.html Growth] and [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/rebootstrap.html Rebootstrap].<br />
<br />
The community articulates the stages of a venture with the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Image:Bootstrapstages.jpg Bootstrap Map]<br />
<br />
[[Image:bootstrapstages.jpg|thumb|left|alt=Bootstrap Map.|Bootstrap Map]]<br />
<br />
* [[you]] - the discovery and development of the bootstrapper's talents & passions. This stage is the birth of the [[Founder/Team Journey]]<br />
* [[QUEST(ion)]] - the time when an individual decides to take the bootstrap journey. The birth of the [[Inner/Hero's Journey]]<br />
* [[Ideation]] - the time when the bootstrapper works part time on their venture and works towards a demo. Birth of the [[Product Journey]]<br />
* [[Valley of Death]] - the time when the bootstrapper is committed full-time to the venture. The venture is on a quest for customers (who pay it $ for its product/service), but is not yet sustainable. Birth of the [[Customer Journey]]<br />
* [[Growth]] - the time when the venture becomes sustainable and scales its activities. Birth of the [[Organization Journey]]<br />
*[[Rebootstrap]] - the time when large companies need to systematically recreate Bootstrapping within their organizations to generate new products and services. [[Renewal Journey]]<br />
<br />
Notice the similarity to a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fugue fugue]<br />
<br />
<br />
The [[Bootstrap Bumper Stickers]] project describes the stages through bumper stickers.<br />
<br />
===Resources===<br />
*[https://www.slideshare.net/bijoyg/bootstrap-third-way-aca-rise-austin-march-2009-1122516 Paths of Entrepreneurship Slides]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/bootstrapu Bootstrap Bootcamp on YouTube]<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/Bootstrap-Bootcamp/lm/R2YOLC8MY70CBB/ref=cm_lm_byauthor_title_full Bootstrap Book list]<br />
*[http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Image:BootstrapMapDetailed.png Bootstrap Map Detailed]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Map&diff=8188Map2019-06-03T22:34:43Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
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<div>The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community strives to articulate and propagate the principles and stages of Bootstrapping. Synthesized by [http://www.bijoygoswami.com Bijoy Goswami] with contributions from Bootstrap Austin members including [http://www.brucekrysiak.com Bruce Krysiak], [http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~darius/ Darius Mahdjoubi], [http://www.swordfishcommunications.com Dave Wolpert], [http://www.perceptionlabs.com Jonathan McCoy], [http://www.abdmag.com Jason Myers], [http://www.alexcavalli.com Alex Cavalli], [http://www.marcyhoen.com Marcy Hoen] and [http://www.executiveintelligentcoaching.com Nancy Schill]. Bootstrapping is the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/bootstrapping-third-way-of.html third way of entrepreneurship], distinct, yet drawing from both the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Welcome_to_Bootstrap#Bootstrapping.2C_the_Third_Way cookie-cutter and funding-driven models]. <br />
<br />
Bootstrapping is a [http://bit.ly/bootstrapmethod distinct path of entrepreneurial activity], separate from the funding-driven and cookie-cutter paths. This video series describes the [http://youtube.com/bootstrapu/videos Bootstrap Stages]. The following [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Apple_Inc. history of Apple Computer] shows the stages and key actions. [http://blog.bootstrapaustin.org/2015/03/this-video-clip-from-my-march-2014.html Journey Entrepreneurship] is most aligned with the bootstrap path, but can also occur with the other paths. <br />
<br />
Bootstrap's overarching principle is: [[Right Action Right Time]]. Each stage has a corresponding action and principle, noted on the map. For example, the key action in the [[you]] stage is [[Discover]] and the key principle is "know thyself." Here are links to blog posts on the stages: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/preideation-awaken.html youPlusU], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/ideation-demo.html Ideation], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/valley-of-death-renamed.html Valley of Death], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/growth.html Growth] and [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/rebootstrap.html Rebootstrap].<br />
<br />
The community articulates the stages of a venture with the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Image:Bootstrapstages.jpg Bootstrap Map]<br />
<br />
[[Image:bootstrapstages.jpg|thumb|left|alt=Bootstrap Map.|Bootstrap Map]]<br />
<br />
* [[you]] - the discovery and development of the bootstrapper's talents & passions. This stage is the birth of the [[Founder/Team Journey]]<br />
* [[QUEST(ion)]] - the time when an individual decides to take the bootstrap journey. The birth of the [[Inner/Hero's Journey]]<br />
* [[Ideation]] - the time when the bootstrapper works part time on their venture and works towards a demo. Birth of the [[Product Journey]]<br />
* [[Valley of Death]] - the time when the bootstrapper is committed full-time to the venture. The venture is on a quest for customers (who pay it $ for its product/service), but is not yet sustainable. Birth of the [[Customer Journey]]<br />
* [[Growth]] - the time when the venture becomes sustainable and scales its activities. Birth of the [[Organization Journey]]<br />
*[[Rebootstrap]] - the time when large companies need to systematically recreate Bootstrapping within their organizations to generate new products and services. [[Renewal Journey]]<br />
<br />
Notice the similarity to a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fugue fugue]<br />
<br />
<br />
The [[Bootstrap Bumper Stickers]] project describes the stages through bumper stickers.<br />
<br />
===Resources===<br />
*[https://www.slideshare.net/bijoyg/bootstrap-third-way-aca-rise-austin-march-2009-1122516 Paths of Entrepreneurship Slides]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/bootstrapu Bootstrap Bootcamp on YouTube]<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/Bootstrap-Bootcamp/lm/R2YOLC8MY70CBB/ref=cm_lm_byauthor_title_full Bootstrap Book list]<br />
*[http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Image:BootstrapMapDetailed.png Bootstrap Map Detailed]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Map&diff=8187Map2019-05-28T22:08:52Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
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<div>The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community strives to articulate and propagate the principles and stages of Bootstrapping. Synthesized by [http://www.bijoygoswami.com Bijoy Goswami] with contributions from Bootstrap Austin members including [http://www.brucekrysiak.com Bruce Krysiak], [http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~darius/ Darius Mahdjoubi], [http://www.swordfishcommunications.com Dave Wolpert], [http://www.perceptionlabs.com Jonathan McCoy], [http://www.abdmag.com Jason Myers], [http://www.alexcavalli.com Alex Cavalli], [http://www.marcyhoen.com Marcy Hoen] and [http://www.executiveintelligentcoaching.com Nancy Schill]. Bootstrapping is the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/bootstrapping-third-way-of.html third way of entrepreneurship], distinct, yet drawing from both the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Welcome_to_Bootstrap#Bootstrapping.2C_the_Third_Way cookie-cutter and funding-driven models]. <br />
<br />
Bootstrapping is a [http://bit.ly/bootstrapmethod distinct path of entrepreneurial activity], separate from the funding-driven and cookie-cutter paths. This video series describes the [http://youtube.com/bootstrapu/videos Bootstrap Stages]. The following [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Apple_Inc. history of Apple Computer] shows the stages and key actions. <br />
<br />
Bootstrap's overarching principle is: [[Right Action Right Time]]. Each stage has a corresponding action and principle, noted on the map. For example, the key action in the [[you]] stage is [[Discover]] and the key principle is "know thyself." Here are links to blog posts on the stages: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/preideation-awaken.html youPlusU], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/ideation-demo.html Ideation], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/valley-of-death-renamed.html Valley of Death], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/growth.html Growth] and [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/rebootstrap.html Rebootstrap].<br />
<br />
The community articulates the stages of a venture with the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Image:Bootstrapstages.jpg Bootstrap Map]<br />
<br />
[[Image:bootstrapstages.jpg|thumb|left|alt=Bootstrap Map.|Bootstrap Map]]<br />
<br />
* [[you]] - the discovery and development of the bootstrapper's talents & passions. This stage is the birth of the [[Founder/Team Journey]]<br />
* [[QUEST(ion)]] - the time when an individual decides to take the bootstrap journey. The birth of the [[Inner/Hero's Journey]]<br />
* [[Ideation]] - the time when the bootstrapper works part time on their venture and works towards a demo. Birth of the [[Product Journey]]<br />
* [[Valley of Death]] - the time when the bootstrapper is committed full-time to the venture. The venture is on a quest for customers (who pay it $ for its product/service), but is not yet sustainable. Birth of the [[Customer Journey]]<br />
* [[Growth]] - the time when the venture becomes sustainable and scales its activities. Birth of the [[Organization Journey]]<br />
*[[Rebootstrap]] - the time when large companies need to systematically recreate Bootstrapping within their organizations to generate new products and services. [[Renewal Journey]]<br />
<br />
Notice the similarity to a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fugue fugue]<br />
<br />
<br />
The [[Bootstrap Bumper Stickers]] project describes the stages through bumper stickers.<br />
<br />
===Resources===<br />
*[https://www.slideshare.net/bijoyg/bootstrap-third-way-aca-rise-austin-march-2009-1122516 Paths of Entrepreneurship Slides]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/bootstrapu Bootstrap Bootcamp on YouTube]<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/Bootstrap-Bootcamp/lm/R2YOLC8MY70CBB/ref=cm_lm_byauthor_title_full Bootstrap Book list]<br />
*[http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Image:BootstrapMapDetailed.png Bootstrap Map Detailed]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Map&diff=8186Map2019-05-28T21:51:48Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
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<div>The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community strives to articulate and propagate the principles and stages of Bootstrapping. Synthesized by [http://www.bijoygoswami.com Bijoy Goswami] with contributions from Bootstrap Austin members including [http://www.brucekrysiak.com Bruce Krysiak], [http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~darius/ Darius Mahdjoubi], [http://www.swordfishcommunications.com Dave Wolpert], [http://www.perceptionlabs.com Jonathan McCoy], [http://www.abdmag.com Jason Myers], [http://www.alexcavalli.com Alex Cavalli], [http://www.marcyhoen.com Marcy Hoen] and [http://www.executiveintelligentcoaching.com Nancy Schill]. Bootstrapping is the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/bootstrapping-third-way-of.html third way of entrepreneurship], distinct, yet drawing from both the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Welcome_to_Bootstrap#Bootstrapping.2C_the_Third_Way cookie-cutter and funding-driven models]. <br />
<br />
Here is a 5min video segment describing the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3JQJKcN_8g Bootstrap Stages] from the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]. The full series can be found on [http://youtube.com/bootstrapu/videos youtube] The following [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Apple_Inc. history of Apple Computer] shows the stages and key actions. <br />
<br />
Bootstrap's overarching principle is: [[Right Action Right Time]]. Each stage has a corresponding action and principle, noted on the map. For example, the key action in the [[you]] stage is [[Discover]] and the key principle is "know thyself." Here are links to blog posts on the stages: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/preideation-awaken.html youPlusU], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/ideation-demo.html Ideation], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/valley-of-death-renamed.html Valley of Death], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/growth.html Growth] and [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/rebootstrap.html Rebootstrap].<br />
<br />
The community articulates the stages of a venture with the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Image:Bootstrapstages.jpg Bootstrap Map]<br />
<br />
[[Image:bootstrapstages.jpg|thumb|left|alt=Bootstrap Map.|Bootstrap Map]]<br />
<br />
* [[you]] - the discovery and development of the bootstrapper's talents & passions. This stage is the birth of the [[Founder/Team Journey]]<br />
* [[QUEST(ion)]] - the time when an individual decides to take the bootstrap journey. The birth of the [[Inner/Hero's Journey]]<br />
* [[Ideation]] - the time when the bootstrapper works part time on their venture and works towards a demo. Birth of the [[Product Journey]]<br />
* [[Valley of Death]] - the time when the bootstrapper is committed full-time to the venture. The venture is on a quest for customers (who pay it $ for its product/service), but is not yet sustainable. Birth of the [[Customer Journey]]<br />
* [[Growth]] - the time when the venture becomes sustainable and scales its activities. Birth of the [[Organization Journey]]<br />
*[[Rebootstrap]] - the time when large companies need to systematically recreate Bootstrapping within their organizations to generate new products and services. [[Renewal Journey]]<br />
<br />
Notice the similarity to a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fugue fugue]<br />
<br />
<br />
The [[Bootstrap Bumper Stickers]] project describes the stages through bumper stickers.<br />
<br />
===Resources===<br />
*[https://www.slideshare.net/bijoyg/bootstrap-third-way-aca-rise-austin-march-2009-1122516 Paths of Entrepreneurship Slides]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/bootstrapu Bootstrap Bootcamp on YouTube]<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/Bootstrap-Bootcamp/lm/R2YOLC8MY70CBB/ref=cm_lm_byauthor_title_full Bootstrap Book list]<br />
*[http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Image:BootstrapMapDetailed.png Bootstrap Map Detailed]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=File:Bootstrapstages.jpg&diff=8185File:Bootstrapstages.jpg2018-12-03T05:49:57Z<p>Bijoy: Bijoy uploaded a new version of File:Bootstrapstages.jpg</p>
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<div></div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Neal_Kocurek&diff=8050Neal Kocurek2018-03-29T17:04:49Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
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<div>== Leadership Chef ==<br />
<br />
Neal Kocurek passed away on March 29, 2004. We miss you Neal! Thank you for sharing yourself and your energy with everyone that needed or asked for it.<br />
<br />
Neal was passionate about building leaders within companies and the community. He believed this was the single most important thing one could do. He spoke about his Leadership Recipe to all who would listen. In fact, he said that it was this recipe which enabled him to do the many amazing things he did including founding Radian, bringing the Convention Center to reality, leading St. David's, starting Envison Central Texas and solving personal challenges he faced. <br />
<br />
Here's Neal's Leadership Recipe - we hope you can use it towards achieving your own goals, be it starting a company or anything else: <br />
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'''Leadership is the activity of influencing people to cooperate toward some goal which they come to find desirable (over the long haul)''' -Orway Tead (Neal's addition in parens)<br />
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== The Recipe ==<br />
<br />
#Use the miracle device (the calendar - schedule time w/ yourself!) <br />
#Know about your Scotomas (flaws/wrong ideas) let your ideas/problems incubate <br />
#Develop a vision of your leadership initiative <br />
#Use Tead's definition as a guide throughout the process <br />
#Establish the goals - make them SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, <br />
#Use all your resources (don't underestimate the power at your fingertips) <br />
#Listen to all parties who have interest (esp. those who are opposed to you) <br />
#Collect, analyze and present data - again and again <br />
#See that all parties involved/affected are educated <br />
#Create "our idea" - get people to add their thoughts<br />
#Use your interpersonal skills - data sells <br />
#Remember Sir Winston: "never ever, ever ever ever...ever, ever give up!"</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=8044Main Page2017-10-13T21:43:49Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
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<div>Bootstrap Austin stewards the [[Austin Entrepreneur Scene]]. Check out the scene [http://bit.ly/atxentscene: map] and [http://bit.ly/W9agYg manual].<br />
<br />
Everyone is welcome to [http://www.facebook.com/bootstrap friend Bootstrap Austin on facebook] and follow us on [http://www.twitter.com/bootstrapaustin twitter].<br />
<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
==How Bootstrap Austin Works==<br />
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZqPumbDX_M What is Bootstrapping?] - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com Bijoy], Bootstrap Founder describes bootstrap, the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Welcome_to_Bootstrap#Bootstrapping.2C_the_Third_Way third way] of entrepreneurship. <br />
<br />
#[[Welcome to Bootstrap]] - history and why we exist<br />
#[[Bootstrap Map]] and [[Bootstrap Terms]] - learn about the stages, actions and principles of the bootstrap journey. <br />
#[[Monthly Meeting]] - the community USED TO gather on the 2nd Monday of ever month. Soon, we'll be launching [http://www.twitter.com/bootstrapu BootstrapU] <br />
#[[Subgroups]] - where bootstrap members meet and discuss particular topics<br />
#[[Boot Board]] - 6 to 8 (of the same) bootstrappers who meet once a month for 4 hours to discuss their businesses.<br />
#[[Community Playbook]] - what the Bootstrap Community is all about and how you can engage with it. <br />
#[[Contributors]] - the bootstrap community is led by members who help lead subgroups and create new initiatives. <br />
#[[Labs]] - how bootstrap develops new initiatives for the community and beyond<br />
<br />
==Resources==<br />
<br />
[[Bootstrap Blog]] - blog for the Bootstrap community - how members can contribute <br />
<br />
[[BootRap]] - the Bootstrap Network podcast, by [http://www.hearthis.com Hearthis] and [http://www.soundqualityinc.com Sound Quality]<br />
<br />
[[Bootstrap Bootcamp]] - videos explaining the stages, principles and actions of bootstrap entrepreneurship<br />
<br />
[http://wwww.twitter.com/bootstrapaustin Twitter]<br />
<br />
==SubGroups by Stage==<br />
You must be in a particular stage (or beyond) to join that subgroup<br />
<br />
[[Ideation Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
[[Valley of Death Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
[[Growth Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
==SubGroups by Industry==<br />
<br />
'''NOTE''': Industry subgroups are open to bootstrappers in all stages<br />
<br />
[[Art Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
[[Interactive Subgroup]]<br />
==SubGroups by Topic==<br />
'''NOTE''': Topic subgroups are open to bootstrappers in all stages<br />
<br />
[[B2B Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
[[Cause Subgroup]] <br />
<br />
[[Experience Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
[[Inner Journey Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
==SWAG==<br />
<br />
[[Bootstrap Bumper Stickers]] - track the progress of your journey with a bumper sticker! <br />
<br />
[[Bootstrap Seal]] - add the bootstrap seal/logo to your website<br />
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____________________________________<br />
<br />
Bootstrap Sites are hosted by [[Primus Networks]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.google.com/trends?q=bootstrap&ctab=0&date=all&geo=all Are We having an Impact Yet?]<br />
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Please see [http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_i18n documentation on customizing the interface]<br />
and the [http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_User%27s_Guide User's Guide] for usage and configuration help.</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Map&diff=8043Map2017-06-27T01:27:03Z<p>Bijoy: /* Resources */</p>
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<div>The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community strives to articulate and propagate the principles and stages of Bootstrapping. Synthesized by [http://www.bijoygoswami.com Bijoy Goswami] with contributions from Bootstrap Austin members including [http://www.brucekrysiak.com Bruce Krysiak], [http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~darius/ Darius Mahdjoubi], [http://www.swordfishcommunications.com Dave Wolpert], [http://www.perceptionlabs.com Jonathan McCoy], [http://www.abdmag.com Jason Myers], [http://www.alexcavalli.com Alex Cavalli], [http://www.marcyhoen.com Marcy Hoen] and [http://www.executiveintelligentcoaching.com Nancy Schill]. Bootstrapping is the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/bootstrapping-third-way-of.html third way of entrepreneurship], distinct, yet drawing from both the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Welcome_to_Bootstrap#Bootstrapping.2C_the_Third_Way cookie-cutter and funding-driven models]. <br />
<br />
Here is a 5min video segment describing the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3JQJKcN_8g Bootstrap Stages] from the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]. The following [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Apple_Inc. history of Apple Computer] shows the stages and key actions. <br />
<br />
Bootstrap's overarching principle is: [[Right Action Right Time]]. Each stage has a corresponding action and principle, noted on the map. For example, the key action in the [[you]] stage is [[Discover]] and the key principle is "know thyself." Here are links to blog posts on the stages: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/preideation-awaken.html youPlusU], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/ideation-demo.html Ideation], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/valley-of-death-renamed.html Valley of Death], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/growth.html Growth] and [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/rebootstrap.html Rebootstrap].<br />
<br />
The community articulates the stages of a venture with the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Image:Bootstrapstages.jpg Bootstrap Map]<br />
<br />
[[Image:bootstrapstages.jpg|thumb|left|alt=Bootstrap Map.|Bootstrap Map]]<br />
<br />
* [[you]] - the discovery and development of the bootstrapper's talents & passions. This stage is the birth of the [[Founder/Team Journey]]<br />
* [[QUEST(ion)]] - the time when an individual decides to take the bootstrap journey. The birth of the [[Inner/Hero's Journey]]<br />
* [[Ideation]] - the time when the bootstrapper works part time on their venture and works towards a demo. Birth of the [[Product Journey]]<br />
* [[Valley of Death]] - the time when the bootstrapper is committed full-time to the venture. The venture is on a quest for customers (who pay it $ for its product/service), but is not yet sustainable. Birth of the [[Customer Journey]]<br />
* [[Growth]] - the time when the venture becomes sustainable and scales its activities. Birth of the [[Organization Journey]]<br />
*[[Rebootstrap]] - the time when large companies need to systematically recreate Bootstrapping within their organizations to generate new products and services. [[Renewal Journey]]<br />
<br />
Notice the similarity to a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fugue fugue]<br />
<br />
<br />
The [[Bootstrap Bumper Stickers]] project describes the stages through bumper stickers.<br />
<br />
===Resources===<br />
*[https://www.slideshare.net/bijoyg/bootstrap-third-way-aca-rise-austin-march-2009-1122516 Paths of Entrepreneurship Slides]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/bootstrapu Bootstrap Bootcamp on YouTube]<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/Bootstrap-Bootcamp/lm/R2YOLC8MY70CBB/ref=cm_lm_byauthor_title_full Bootstrap Book list]<br />
*[http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Image:BootstrapMapDetailed.png Bootstrap Map Detailed]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Map&diff=8042Map2017-06-27T01:25:52Z<p>Bijoy: /* Resources */</p>
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<div>The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community strives to articulate and propagate the principles and stages of Bootstrapping. Synthesized by [http://www.bijoygoswami.com Bijoy Goswami] with contributions from Bootstrap Austin members including [http://www.brucekrysiak.com Bruce Krysiak], [http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~darius/ Darius Mahdjoubi], [http://www.swordfishcommunications.com Dave Wolpert], [http://www.perceptionlabs.com Jonathan McCoy], [http://www.abdmag.com Jason Myers], [http://www.alexcavalli.com Alex Cavalli], [http://www.marcyhoen.com Marcy Hoen] and [http://www.executiveintelligentcoaching.com Nancy Schill]. Bootstrapping is the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/bootstrapping-third-way-of.html third way of entrepreneurship], distinct, yet drawing from both the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Welcome_to_Bootstrap#Bootstrapping.2C_the_Third_Way cookie-cutter and funding-driven models]. <br />
<br />
Here is a 5min video segment describing the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3JQJKcN_8g Bootstrap Stages] from the [[Bootstrap Bootcamp]]. The following [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Apple_Inc. history of Apple Computer] shows the stages and key actions. <br />
<br />
Bootstrap's overarching principle is: [[Right Action Right Time]]. Each stage has a corresponding action and principle, noted on the map. For example, the key action in the [[you]] stage is [[Discover]] and the key principle is "know thyself." Here are links to blog posts on the stages: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/preideation-awaken.html youPlusU], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/ideation-demo.html Ideation], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/valley-of-death-renamed.html Valley of Death], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/growth.html Growth] and [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/rebootstrap.html Rebootstrap].<br />
<br />
The community articulates the stages of a venture with the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Image:Bootstrapstages.jpg Bootstrap Map]<br />
<br />
[[Image:bootstrapstages.jpg|thumb|left|alt=Bootstrap Map.|Bootstrap Map]]<br />
<br />
* [[you]] - the discovery and development of the bootstrapper's talents & passions. This stage is the birth of the [[Founder/Team Journey]]<br />
* [[QUEST(ion)]] - the time when an individual decides to take the bootstrap journey. The birth of the [[Inner/Hero's Journey]]<br />
* [[Ideation]] - the time when the bootstrapper works part time on their venture and works towards a demo. Birth of the [[Product Journey]]<br />
* [[Valley of Death]] - the time when the bootstrapper is committed full-time to the venture. The venture is on a quest for customers (who pay it $ for its product/service), but is not yet sustainable. Birth of the [[Customer Journey]]<br />
* [[Growth]] - the time when the venture becomes sustainable and scales its activities. Birth of the [[Organization Journey]]<br />
*[[Rebootstrap]] - the time when large companies need to systematically recreate Bootstrapping within their organizations to generate new products and services. [[Renewal Journey]]<br />
<br />
Notice the similarity to a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fugue fugue]<br />
<br />
<br />
The [[Bootstrap Bumper Stickers]] project describes the stages through bumper stickers.<br />
<br />
===Resources===<br />
*[https://www.slideshare.net/bijoyg/bootstrap-third-way-aca-rise-austin-march-2009-1122516 Paths of Entrepreneurship]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/bootstrapu Bootstrap Bootcamp on YouTube]<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/Bootstrap-Bootcamp/lm/R2YOLC8MY70CBB/ref=cm_lm_byauthor_title_full Bootstrap Book list]<br />
*[http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Image:BootstrapMapDetailed.png Bootstrap Map Detailed]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation&diff=8036Ideation2015-02-14T03:36:10Z<p>Bijoy: /* Stages */</p>
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<div>[[Category: Bootstrap Terms]]<br />
[[Category: Bootstrap Stages]]<br />
*[[Ideation Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.bumperactive.com/herosjourney3.jsp Ideation Bumper Sticker]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUOMqPSNO8c&feature=channel_page Bootstrap Bootcamp Ideation (second half of the clip)]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jsjm-X5JCUQ&feature=channel_page Bootstrap Bootcamp Ideation (second segment)]<br />
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Ideation involves the newly minted bootstrapper dedicating time and energy towards creating a Demo of the product, service, website, experience, cause or community they wish to offer. This stage involves finding a complementary dance partner - a cofounder - who will serve as a key collaboration partner. <br />
<br />
There is a misplaced myth in the importance of finding investor capital during this stage. The Bootstrapper must have the discipline to avoid taking this step. <br />
<br />
There is also a pervasive myth that bootstrappers have to have a "big idea" before they can get going. The great bootstrappers have small ideas that are are a natural outgrowth of a dedicated [[Preideation]] process and they work to get those to customers. Over time, their small ideas turn into big ones. <br />
<br />
Similarly, the great bootstrappers do not go it alone. Understanding their [[Core Type]], they seek out dance partners who complement their weaknesses. This is one of the key actions of the Ideation stage. <br />
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===Principle===<br />
Use Everything, breakdown myths/blocks, what should I create?<br />
<br />
===Birth===<br />
Product Journey, mock-up, good enough using limited resources<br />
<br />
===Inner===<br />
manifest<br />
<br />
===Bootstrapper===<br />
Maven Leads<br />
<br />
===Action===<br />
[[DEMO]]<br />
<br />
===Resources===<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/Losing-My-Virginity-Survived-Business/dp/0812932293/ref=cm_lmf_tit_1_rdi1i10/104-1653032-2156713 Losing My Virginity: How I've Survived, Had Fun, and Made a Fortune Doing Business My Way] by Richard Branson<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/Path-Least-Resistance-Learning-Creative/dp/0449903370/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1211829558&sr=1-1 Path of Least Resistance] by Robert Fritz<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/Long-Tail-Future-Business-Selling/dp/1401302378/ref=cm_lmf_tit_34_rdi1i10/104-1653032-2156713 The Long Tail: Why the Future of Business is Selling Less of More] by Chris Anderson<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/Lemonade-Stories-Inspiring-Entrepreneurs-Mothers/dp/B0007DBB4E/ref=cm_lmf_tit_28_rdi1i10/104-1653032-2156713 Lemonade Stories: Inspiring Entrepreneurs and the Mothers Who Made Them DVD] by Mary Mazzio<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/Cesars-Way-Everyday-Understanding-Correcting/dp/0307337979/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1213734139&sr=8-1 Cesar's Way]<br />
*[http://lifehacker.com/398068/ira-glass-on-getting-creative-work-done Ira Glass on the demo]<br />
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===Stages===<br />
*Previous: [http://bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php?title=YouPlusU Quest(ion)]<br />
*Next: [[Valley of Death]]<br />
*[http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/map Bootstrap Map]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=You&diff=8035You2015-02-14T03:35:36Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
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<div>(formerly called "Matrix")<br />
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWR0ThNtb7c&feature=channel_page Bootstrap Bootcamp - you]<br />
<br />
[http://www.bumperactive.com/herosjourney2.jsp MRE Bumper Sticker]<br />
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This phase is the development of the individual as they discover their core energy and passions. "MRE" refers to: [[Maven]], [[Relater]], [[Evangelist]]. It starts at birth and goes on for many years, usually through childhood and schooling. It is a time of preparation that culminates in a discovery that the individual realizes they are totally unique in the world. Passions are those things that the individual is interested in outside themselves - such as computers, food, art, etc. <br />
<br />
Discovery can happen through a variety of factors including supportive parents and environment; indeed it is many times an un-supportive environment that spurs the individual towards self-discovery. <br />
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===Principle=== <br />
Know thyself: realize you are totally unique. Discover and deepen your passions and talents.<br />
<br />
===Birth===<br />
the Bootstrapper<br />
<br />
===Action===<br />
[[DISCOVER]]<br />
<br />
===Resources===<br />
*[http://www.thehumanfabric.com The Human Fabric]<br />
*[[Core Energy]]<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/The-Human-Fabric-Mavens-Relaters-and-Evangelists/lm/R1U67RZS2J2KDG/ref=cm_lm_byauthor_title_full Personality Reading List]<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/Passion-Work-Find-Love-Live/dp/0131854283/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-1653032-2156713?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1188510301&sr=1-1 Passion at Work: How to Find Work You Love and Live the Time of Your Life] by Lawler Kang<br />
*[http://www.thehumanfabric.com The Human Fabric Website]<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/The-Human-Fabric-Mavens-Relaters-and-Evangelists/lm/R1U67RZS2J2KDG/ref=cm_lm_byauthor_title_full Bijoy's Amazon Listmania]<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/First-Break-All-Rules-Differently/dp/0684852861/ref=cm_lmf_tit_15_rdi1i10/104-1653032-2156713 First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently] by Marcus Buckingham<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/Discover-Your-Strengths-Marcus-Buckingham/dp/0743201140/ref=cm_lmf_tit_18_rdi1i10/104-1653032-2156713 Now, Discover Your Strengths] by Marcus Buckingham<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/Discovering-Your-Personality-Type-Introduction/dp/061821903X/ref=cm_lmf_tit_16_rdi1i10/104-1653032-2156713 Discovering Your Personality Type: The Essential Introduction to the Enneagram] by Don Richard Riso<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/Wish-Id-Said-That-Trouble/dp/0471176877/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-9650784-6464605?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1189183801&sr=1-1 I Wish I'd Said That] by Linda McCallister<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/Talent-Overrated-Separates-World-Class-Performers/dp/1591842247 Talent is Overrated] by Geoff Colvin<br />
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===Stages===<br />
*Next: [http://bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php?title=YouPlusU Quest(ion)]<br />
*[http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/map Bootstrap Map]<br />
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[[Category: Bootstrap Terms]]<br />
[[Category: Bootstrap Stages]]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Monthly_Meeting&diff=8034Monthly Meeting2015-01-11T23:12:57Z<p>Bijoy: /* 2014 */</p>
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<div>The Bootstrap Community Meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month. Invitations go out via [http://facebook.com/bootstrap Facebook]. Meetings start at 6:30, with a half hour of socializing, followed by an hour of content. The conversations (and beer drinking!) continue afterwards. The focus of the Bootstrap Main meeting has evolved over the years (see below), the purpose has always been to create community, share knowledge and help bootstrap entrepreneurs advance their ventures. <br />
<br />
==2015==<br />
<br />
Bootstrap Austin 3.0 launches with our first monthly meeting on [http://t.co/qx1mU2ZqkO Jan 12]. Monthly meetings resume in 2015!<br />
<br />
==2012==<br />
<br />
We've stopped Monthly meetings and will be offering [http://facebook.com/bootstrap101 Bootstrap 101] in partnership with [http://simversity.com Simversity]. The course is 4 weeks with 4 in-person meetings on Monday evenings. The first Bootstrap 101 kicks off on April 9.<br />
<br />
==2011==<br />
<br />
Please note, all these dates are subject to change. You should friend [http://www.facebook.com/bootstrap Bootstrap Austin] on facebook to learn about the specifics of monthly meetings.<br />
<br />
*Jan 10: Bootstrap Austin, ATX Entrepreneur Scene (BootstrapU: Bootstrap 101)<br />
*Feb 21 (moved from Feb 14th for Valentines): Join a Boot Board. Hear from existing Boot Board members about their experiences. <br />
*Mar 14: NO MEETING. [http://www.riseaustin.org RISE Austin] is the week of March 7 -11 with [http://blog.bootstrapaustin.org/2011/03/rise-austin-learn-from-bootstrappers.html bootstrappers presenting] and SXSWi is March 11 - 15 with a [http://blog.bootstrapaustin.org/2011/03/rise-austin-learn-from-bootstrappers.html bootstrap meetup] on Mary 11 @ 5pm<br />
*Apr 11: #ATXentScene: Coworking, etc. <br />
*May 9: [http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=208492649175235 Demo Night!]<br />
*Jun 13: Awaken (BootstrapU: Inner Journey) <br />
*Jul 11: Founding Teams (BootstrapU: you/founding team) & Happy Birthday Bootstrap! (BootstrapU: Ideation)<br />
*Aug 8: No Mtg<br />
*Sep 12: No Mtg - [http://atxstartupweek.com ATX Startup Week]<br />
*Oct 10: TBD<br />
*Nov 14: (EAST) (BootstrapU: Growth)<br />
*Dec 12: Party @ Gingerman<br />
<br />
<br />
Candidate Mtg Topics:<br />
*VOD Boot Boards Presentation (BootstrapU: VoD)<br />
*Boot Board Progress Presentation<br />
<br />
==2010==<br />
<br />
In 2010 each meeting is produced by a particular Bootstrap Subgroup, usually with a related organization/community. Friend Bootstrap Austin on Facebook or follow @bootstrapaustin for meeting details. <br />
<br />
*Jan 12: no meeting<br />
*Feb 8: [http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=281393937366 ATX Equation & Entrepreneurship Scene] (Heather McKissick & Bijoy Goswami)<br />
*Mar 8: [http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=383742236144 Join a BootBoard!] (Vod & Ideation Subgroups)<br />
*Apr 12: [http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=111314458895713 Fusebox Festival's Ron Berry] (Experience Subgroup)<br />
*May 10: [http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=109415369099771 What's your QUEST(ion)?] (Inner Journey Subgroup)<br />
*Jun 14: Demo Night<br />
*Jul 12 VoD - SELL - Panel Discussion [http://www.royaltyzone.com Lou Ellman], [http://www.bazaarvoice.com/blog/about Brant Barton], and Happy 7th B-day Bootstrap!<br />
*Aug 9: Style Subgroup - [http://www.fashionweekaustin.com Austin Fashion Week] is Aug 14-21<br />
*Sep 13: Launch of BootstrapU Demo Course<br />
*Oct 11: GROWTH: Contemplating VC when you enter the Growth Stage<br />
*Nov 8: Feedback and Planning Session for 2011<br />
*Dec 13: Party @ Gingerman<br />
<br />
== 2009 ==<br />
<br />
*Jan 12: Kick-off! Bring your desires, feedback and input to help shape your Bootstrap Community in 2009. [[Roundtable]] at 5pm. <br />
*Feb 9: [[Boot Board]]s Kickoff. [http://www.seilevel.com Tony Chen]: Why Start or Join a Boot Board<br />
*Mar 9: No Bootstrap Meeting - check out RISE & SXSW<br />
*Apr 13: No meeting<br />
*May 11: What is Bootstrap?<br />
*Jun 8: No Meeting<br />
*Jul 13: No Meeting<br />
*Aug 10: Lou Ellman, founder [http://www.royaltyzone.com Royalty Zone]<br />
*Sep 14: Moneet Singh and Neeraj Bansal, cofounded of a mobile payments company in Pittsburgh and sold it to [http://www.mpowerlabs.com MPower Labs]. It's now part of their new Mango venture, which enables payments via cell phone text messaging. <br />
*Oct 12: Anurag Kumar<br />
*Nov 9: Clint Greenleaf, founder [http://www.greenleafbookgroup.com Greenleaf Publishing Group]<br />
*Dec 14:<br />
<br />
== 2008 ==<br />
*Jan 14: David Ansel, founder [http://www.souppeddler.com The Soup Peddler]<br />
*Feb 11: Paul Carrozza, founder [http://www.runtex.com RunTex]<br />
*Mar 10: SXSW special meeting downtown<br />
*Apr 14: Clayton Christopher, founder [http://www.sweetleaftea.com Sweet Leaf Tea]<br />
*May 12: Larry Warshaw, founder [http://www.constructiveventures.com Constructive Ventures]<br />
*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]<br />
*Jul 14: Bootstrap Austin 5yr Party! A pub crawl, starting at the Gingerman, where we had our first meeting. <br />
*Aug 11: Round table discussion<br />
*Sep 8: [http://www.kevinkoym.com Kevin Koym] How can a bootstrap entrepreneur use an Enterprise Tribe? <br />
*Oct 13: BootBoard Formation<br />
*Nov 10: Gary Hoover, Club E Launch, Long Center<br />
*Dec 8: Heather McKissick, Bootstrap Experience Launch<br />
<br />
TinyURL for this section: http://tinyurl.com/2tepn8<br />
<br />
== 2007 ==<br />
TinyURL for this section: http://tinyurl.com/2krang<br />
<br />
Add these dates to your calendar and use the Evite links to keep updated on Event details<br />
<br />
*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])<br />
*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])<br />
*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])<br />
*Apr 9: Launch of 2007 [[Boot Board]]s ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/apr07 Evite Link])<br />
*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])<br />
*June 11: Tim League, founder [http://drafthouse.com Alamo Drafthouse]([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/jun07 Evite Link])<br />
*July 9: Steve Bercu, Owner [http://wwww.bookpeople.com BookPeople] ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/july07 Evite Link])<br />
*Aug 13: David Smith ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/aug07 Evite Link])<br />
*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])<br />
*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])<br />
*Nov 12: Bootstrap Austin feedback meeting. ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/nov07 Evite Link])<br />
*Dec 10: Year-end celebration with bootstrappers, friends and supporters. ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/dec07 Evite Link])<br />
<br />
== 2006 ==<br />
*Feb 13, Craig Fryar, Serial Entrepreneur founder Seedstage. [http://www.hearthis.com/index.php/features/boot_rap_with_craig_fryar Boot Rap Podcast] <br />
*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] <br />
*April 10. Introduction to the [[Boot Board]] Initiative<br />
*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<br />
*June 12, Susan Strausberg, Cofounder of Edgar Online. [http://www.hearthis.com/index.php/features/susan_strausberg_of_edgar_online Boot Rap Podcast] <br />
*July 10, Panel, Selling your Company <br />
*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]])<br />
*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]<br />
*Oct 9: [http://www.ripplecentral.com 8 Minute Ripple] (by [[Bootstrap Connector]])<br />
*Nov 13: [http://www.roijames.com Roi James] (by [[Art Subgroup]]). [[Roi James Talk Description]]<br />
*Dec 11: [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/dec06 2006 Review, 2007 Plans and Technology Showcase]<br />
<br />
== 2005 ==<br />
*Jan 5, ROUNDTABLE <br />
*Feb 15, Eric Simone, cofounder, [http://www.perficient.com Perficient], owner [http://www.girlnd.com Girl Next Door]<br />
*March 14, Joe Liemandt [http://www.trilogy.com Trilogy] (postponed) <br />
*April 11, ROUNDTABLE <br />
*May 9, Amy Miller, [http://www.amysicecream.com Amy's Ice Cream] <br />
*June 13, Carl Paul [http://www.golfsmith.com Golfsmith]<br />
*July 11, ROUNDTABLE <br />
*August 8, Peter Huff, [http://www.bluesage.com Blue Sage Capital] <br />
*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] <br />
*October 10, Barry Thornton, Founder [http://www.clearcube.com Clearcube] <br />
*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.<br />
*December 12, Tito Beveridge, [http://www.titos-vodka.com Tito's Handmade Vodka]<br />
<br />
== 2004 ==<br />
*Jan 12, Ron Harris, founder [http://www.pervasive.com Pervasive]<br />
*Feb 9, Bryce Cogswell, founder [http://www.winternals.com Winternals] <br />
*March 8, [http://www.pstrategies.com/personprofile.php?eid=51 Peter Zandan], founder Intelliquest <br />
*April 12, Kelsey August, founder [http://www.lonestardirect.com Lone Star Direct]<br />
*May 10, Paul Carozza, founder [http://www.runtex.com Runtex]<br />
*June 14, Miller Hicks <br />
*July 12, Bootstrap Roundtable <br />
*August 9, Gita Lal, founder [http://www.damanconsulting.com Daman Consulting]<br />
*September 13, Tom Feo, founder [http://www.oax.com Optimization Alternatives]<br />
*October 11, Eric Shaffer, CEO Virtual Alert <br />
*November 8, [http://www.catapultsystems.com/company/leadership/sam_goodner.htm Sam Goodner], CEO [http://www.catapultsystems.com Catapult Systems] <br />
*December 13, [http://www.hooversvision.com Gary Hoover], Founder Bookstop and [http://www.hoovers.com Hoovers Online]<br />
<br />
== 2003 ==<br />
*Jul 14, First Meeting, [http://aus.gingermanpub.com Gingerman Pub], actually the OLD Gingerman, now called [http://theghostroom.com The Ghost Room]<br />
*Aug 11, Second Meeting @ Gingerman<br />
*Sep 8, Third Meeting @ Gingerman<br />
*October 13, [[Neal Kocurek]] - our first speaker! - founder Radian, CEO St. David's, Austin Legend.<br />
*Nov 10, Fifth Meeting @ Gingerman</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Monthly_Meeting&diff=8033Monthly Meeting2015-01-11T23:12:04Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
<hr />
<div>The Bootstrap Community Meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month. Invitations go out via [http://facebook.com/bootstrap Facebook]. Meetings start at 6:30, with a half hour of socializing, followed by an hour of content. The conversations (and beer drinking!) continue afterwards. The focus of the Bootstrap Main meeting has evolved over the years (see below), the purpose has always been to create community, share knowledge and help bootstrap entrepreneurs advance their ventures. <br />
<br />
==2014==<br />
<br />
Bootstrap 3.0 reboots with our first monthly meeting on [http://t.co/qx1mU2ZqkO Jan 12]. <br />
<br />
==2012==<br />
<br />
We've stopped Monthly meetings and will be offering [http://facebook.com/bootstrap101 Bootstrap 101] in partnership with [http://simversity.com Simversity]. The course is 4 weeks with 4 in-person meetings on Monday evenings. The first Bootstrap 101 kicks off on April 9.<br />
<br />
==2011==<br />
<br />
Please note, all these dates are subject to change. You should friend [http://www.facebook.com/bootstrap Bootstrap Austin] on facebook to learn about the specifics of monthly meetings.<br />
<br />
*Jan 10: Bootstrap Austin, ATX Entrepreneur Scene (BootstrapU: Bootstrap 101)<br />
*Feb 21 (moved from Feb 14th for Valentines): Join a Boot Board. Hear from existing Boot Board members about their experiences. <br />
*Mar 14: NO MEETING. [http://www.riseaustin.org RISE Austin] is the week of March 7 -11 with [http://blog.bootstrapaustin.org/2011/03/rise-austin-learn-from-bootstrappers.html bootstrappers presenting] and SXSWi is March 11 - 15 with a [http://blog.bootstrapaustin.org/2011/03/rise-austin-learn-from-bootstrappers.html bootstrap meetup] on Mary 11 @ 5pm<br />
*Apr 11: #ATXentScene: Coworking, etc. <br />
*May 9: [http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=208492649175235 Demo Night!]<br />
*Jun 13: Awaken (BootstrapU: Inner Journey) <br />
*Jul 11: Founding Teams (BootstrapU: you/founding team) & Happy Birthday Bootstrap! (BootstrapU: Ideation)<br />
*Aug 8: No Mtg<br />
*Sep 12: No Mtg - [http://atxstartupweek.com ATX Startup Week]<br />
*Oct 10: TBD<br />
*Nov 14: (EAST) (BootstrapU: Growth)<br />
*Dec 12: Party @ Gingerman<br />
<br />
<br />
Candidate Mtg Topics:<br />
*VOD Boot Boards Presentation (BootstrapU: VoD)<br />
*Boot Board Progress Presentation<br />
<br />
==2010==<br />
<br />
In 2010 each meeting is produced by a particular Bootstrap Subgroup, usually with a related organization/community. Friend Bootstrap Austin on Facebook or follow @bootstrapaustin for meeting details. <br />
<br />
*Jan 12: no meeting<br />
*Feb 8: [http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=281393937366 ATX Equation & Entrepreneurship Scene] (Heather McKissick & Bijoy Goswami)<br />
*Mar 8: [http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=383742236144 Join a BootBoard!] (Vod & Ideation Subgroups)<br />
*Apr 12: [http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=111314458895713 Fusebox Festival's Ron Berry] (Experience Subgroup)<br />
*May 10: [http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=109415369099771 What's your QUEST(ion)?] (Inner Journey Subgroup)<br />
*Jun 14: Demo Night<br />
*Jul 12 VoD - SELL - Panel Discussion [http://www.royaltyzone.com Lou Ellman], [http://www.bazaarvoice.com/blog/about Brant Barton], and Happy 7th B-day Bootstrap!<br />
*Aug 9: Style Subgroup - [http://www.fashionweekaustin.com Austin Fashion Week] is Aug 14-21<br />
*Sep 13: Launch of BootstrapU Demo Course<br />
*Oct 11: GROWTH: Contemplating VC when you enter the Growth Stage<br />
*Nov 8: Feedback and Planning Session for 2011<br />
*Dec 13: Party @ Gingerman<br />
<br />
== 2009 ==<br />
<br />
*Jan 12: Kick-off! Bring your desires, feedback and input to help shape your Bootstrap Community in 2009. [[Roundtable]] at 5pm. <br />
*Feb 9: [[Boot Board]]s Kickoff. [http://www.seilevel.com Tony Chen]: Why Start or Join a Boot Board<br />
*Mar 9: No Bootstrap Meeting - check out RISE & SXSW<br />
*Apr 13: No meeting<br />
*May 11: What is Bootstrap?<br />
*Jun 8: No Meeting<br />
*Jul 13: No Meeting<br />
*Aug 10: Lou Ellman, founder [http://www.royaltyzone.com Royalty Zone]<br />
*Sep 14: Moneet Singh and Neeraj Bansal, cofounded of a mobile payments company in Pittsburgh and sold it to [http://www.mpowerlabs.com MPower Labs]. It's now part of their new Mango venture, which enables payments via cell phone text messaging. <br />
*Oct 12: Anurag Kumar<br />
*Nov 9: Clint Greenleaf, founder [http://www.greenleafbookgroup.com Greenleaf Publishing Group]<br />
*Dec 14:<br />
<br />
== 2008 ==<br />
*Jan 14: David Ansel, founder [http://www.souppeddler.com The Soup Peddler]<br />
*Feb 11: Paul Carrozza, founder [http://www.runtex.com RunTex]<br />
*Mar 10: SXSW special meeting downtown<br />
*Apr 14: Clayton Christopher, founder [http://www.sweetleaftea.com Sweet Leaf Tea]<br />
*May 12: Larry Warshaw, founder [http://www.constructiveventures.com Constructive Ventures]<br />
*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]<br />
*Jul 14: Bootstrap Austin 5yr Party! A pub crawl, starting at the Gingerman, where we had our first meeting. <br />
*Aug 11: Round table discussion<br />
*Sep 8: [http://www.kevinkoym.com Kevin Koym] How can a bootstrap entrepreneur use an Enterprise Tribe? <br />
*Oct 13: BootBoard Formation<br />
*Nov 10: Gary Hoover, Club E Launch, Long Center<br />
*Dec 8: Heather McKissick, Bootstrap Experience Launch<br />
<br />
TinyURL for this section: http://tinyurl.com/2tepn8<br />
<br />
== 2007 ==<br />
TinyURL for this section: http://tinyurl.com/2krang<br />
<br />
Add these dates to your calendar and use the Evite links to keep updated on Event details<br />
<br />
*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])<br />
*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])<br />
*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])<br />
*Apr 9: Launch of 2007 [[Boot Board]]s ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/apr07 Evite Link])<br />
*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])<br />
*June 11: Tim League, founder [http://drafthouse.com Alamo Drafthouse]([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/jun07 Evite Link])<br />
*July 9: Steve Bercu, Owner [http://wwww.bookpeople.com BookPeople] ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/july07 Evite Link])<br />
*Aug 13: David Smith ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/aug07 Evite Link])<br />
*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])<br />
*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])<br />
*Nov 12: Bootstrap Austin feedback meeting. ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/nov07 Evite Link])<br />
*Dec 10: Year-end celebration with bootstrappers, friends and supporters. ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/dec07 Evite Link])<br />
<br />
== 2006 ==<br />
*Feb 13, Craig Fryar, Serial Entrepreneur founder Seedstage. [http://www.hearthis.com/index.php/features/boot_rap_with_craig_fryar Boot Rap Podcast] <br />
*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] <br />
*April 10. Introduction to the [[Boot Board]] Initiative<br />
*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<br />
*June 12, Susan Strausberg, Cofounder of Edgar Online. [http://www.hearthis.com/index.php/features/susan_strausberg_of_edgar_online Boot Rap Podcast] <br />
*July 10, Panel, Selling your Company <br />
*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]])<br />
*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]<br />
*Oct 9: [http://www.ripplecentral.com 8 Minute Ripple] (by [[Bootstrap Connector]])<br />
*Nov 13: [http://www.roijames.com Roi James] (by [[Art Subgroup]]). [[Roi James Talk Description]]<br />
*Dec 11: [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/dec06 2006 Review, 2007 Plans and Technology Showcase]<br />
<br />
== 2005 ==<br />
*Jan 5, ROUNDTABLE <br />
*Feb 15, Eric Simone, cofounder, [http://www.perficient.com Perficient], owner [http://www.girlnd.com Girl Next Door]<br />
*March 14, Joe Liemandt [http://www.trilogy.com Trilogy] (postponed) <br />
*April 11, ROUNDTABLE <br />
*May 9, Amy Miller, [http://www.amysicecream.com Amy's Ice Cream] <br />
*June 13, Carl Paul [http://www.golfsmith.com Golfsmith]<br />
*July 11, ROUNDTABLE <br />
*August 8, Peter Huff, [http://www.bluesage.com Blue Sage Capital] <br />
*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] <br />
*October 10, Barry Thornton, Founder [http://www.clearcube.com Clearcube] <br />
*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.<br />
*December 12, Tito Beveridge, [http://www.titos-vodka.com Tito's Handmade Vodka]<br />
<br />
== 2004 ==<br />
*Jan 12, Ron Harris, founder [http://www.pervasive.com Pervasive]<br />
*Feb 9, Bryce Cogswell, founder [http://www.winternals.com Winternals] <br />
*March 8, [http://www.pstrategies.com/personprofile.php?eid=51 Peter Zandan], founder Intelliquest <br />
*April 12, Kelsey August, founder [http://www.lonestardirect.com Lone Star Direct]<br />
*May 10, Paul Carozza, founder [http://www.runtex.com Runtex]<br />
*June 14, Miller Hicks <br />
*July 12, Bootstrap Roundtable <br />
*August 9, Gita Lal, founder [http://www.damanconsulting.com Daman Consulting]<br />
*September 13, Tom Feo, founder [http://www.oax.com Optimization Alternatives]<br />
*October 11, Eric Shaffer, CEO Virtual Alert <br />
*November 8, [http://www.catapultsystems.com/company/leadership/sam_goodner.htm Sam Goodner], CEO [http://www.catapultsystems.com Catapult Systems] <br />
*December 13, [http://www.hooversvision.com Gary Hoover], Founder Bookstop and [http://www.hoovers.com Hoovers Online]<br />
<br />
== 2003 ==<br />
*Jul 14, First Meeting, [http://aus.gingermanpub.com Gingerman Pub], actually the OLD Gingerman, now called [http://theghostroom.com The Ghost Room]<br />
*Aug 11, Second Meeting @ Gingerman<br />
*Sep 8, Third Meeting @ Gingerman<br />
*October 13, [[Neal Kocurek]] - our first speaker! - founder Radian, CEO St. David's, Austin Legend.<br />
*Nov 10, Fifth Meeting @ Gingerman</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=8032Main Page2013-06-10T16:45:36Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
<hr />
<div>Bootstrap Austin is a community in the [[Austin Entrepreneur Scene]].<br />
<br />
Everyone is welcome to [http://www.facebook.com/bootstrap friend Bootstrap Austin on facebook] and follow us on [http://www.twitter.com/bootstrapaustin twitter], [http://plancast.com/bootstrap Plancast] and [http://pinterest.com/bootstrapu Pinterest]. Joining Bootstrap will now happen through the soon-to-be-launched [http://twitter.com/bootstrapu BootstrapU] 4-week experience. <br />
<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
==How Bootstrap Austin Works==<br />
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZqPumbDX_M What is Bootstrapping?] - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com Bijoy], Bootstrap Founder describes bootstrap, the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Welcome_to_Bootstrap#Bootstrapping.2C_the_Third_Way third way] of entrepreneurship. <br />
<br />
#[[Welcome to Bootstrap]] - history and why we exist<br />
#[[Bootstrap Map]] and [[Bootstrap Terms]] - learn about the stages, actions and principles of the bootstrap journey. <br />
#[[Monthly Meeting]] - the community USED TO gather on the 2nd Monday of ever month. Soon, we'll be launching [http://www.twitter.com/bootstrapu BootstrapU] <br />
#[[Subgroups]] - where bootstrap members meet and discuss particular topics<br />
#[[Boot Board]] - 6 to 8 (of the same) bootstrappers who meet once a month for 4 hours to discuss their businesses.<br />
#[[Community Playbook]] - what the Bootstrap Community is all about and how you can engage with it. <br />
#[[Contributors]] - the bootstrap community is led by members who help lead subgroups and create new initiatives. <br />
#[[Labs]] - how bootstrap develops new initiatives for the community and beyond<br />
<br />
==Resources==<br />
<br />
[[Bootstrap Blog]] - blog for the Bootstrap community - how members can contribute <br />
<br />
[[BootRap]] - the Bootstrap Network podcast, by [http://www.hearthis.com Hearthis] and [http://www.soundqualityinc.com Sound Quality]<br />
<br />
[[Bootstrap Bootcamp]] - videos explaining the stages, principles and actions of bootstrap entrepreneurship<br />
<br />
[http://wwww.twitter.com/bootstrapaustin Twitter]<br />
<br />
==SubGroups by Stage==<br />
You must be in a particular stage (or beyond) to join that subgroup<br />
<br />
[[Ideation Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
[[Valley of Death Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
[[Growth Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
==SubGroups by Industry==<br />
<br />
'''NOTE''': Industry subgroups are open to bootstrappers in all stages<br />
<br />
[[Art Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
[[Interactive Subgroup]]<br />
==SubGroups by Topic==<br />
'''NOTE''': Topic subgroups are open to bootstrappers in all stages<br />
<br />
[[B2B Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
[[Cause Subgroup]] <br />
<br />
[[Experience Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
[[Inner Journey Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
==SWAG==<br />
<br />
[[Bootstrap Bumper Stickers]] - track the progress of your journey with a bumper sticker! <br />
<br />
[[Bootstrap Seal]] - add the bootstrap seal/logo to your website<br />
<br />
____________________________________<br />
<br />
Bootstrap Sites are hosted by [[Primus Networks]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.google.com/trends?q=bootstrap&ctab=0&date=all&geo=all Are We having an Impact Yet?]<br />
----<br />
Please see [http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_i18n documentation on customizing the interface]<br />
and the [http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_User%27s_Guide User's Guide] for usage and configuration help.</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=8031Main Page2012-02-25T21:49:03Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
<hr />
<div>Bootstrap Austin is a community in the [[Austin Entrepreneur Scene]].<br />
<br />
Everyone is welcome to [http://www.facebook.com/bootstrap friend Bootstrap Austin on facebook] and follow us on [http://www.twitter.com/bootstrapaustin twitter], [http://plancast.com/bootstrap Plancast] and [http://pinterest.com/bootstrapu Pinterest]. If you would like to join Bootstrap Austin, please click on [[How to Join Bootstrap Austin]] and send us your info. <br />
<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
==How Bootstrap Austin Works==<br />
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZqPumbDX_M What is Bootstrapping?] - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com Bijoy], Bootstrap Founder describes bootstrap, the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Welcome_to_Bootstrap#Bootstrapping.2C_the_Third_Way third way] of entrepreneurship. <br />
<br />
#[[Welcome to Bootstrap]] - history and why we exist<br />
#[[Bootstrap Map]] and [[Bootstrap Terms]] - learn about the stages, actions and principles of the bootstrap journey. <br />
#[[Monthly Meeting]] - the community gathers on the 2nd Monday of ever month.<br />
#[[Subgroups]] - where bootstrap members meet and discuss particular topics<br />
#[[Boot Board]] - 6 to 8 (of the same) bootstrappers who meet once a month for 4 hours to discuss their businesses.<br />
#[[Community Playbook]] - what the Bootstrap Community is all about and how you can engage with it. <br />
#[[Contributors]] - the bootstrap community is led by members who help lead subgroups and create new initiatives. <br />
#[[Labs]] - how bootstrap develops new initiatives for the community and beyond<br />
<br />
==Resources==<br />
<br />
[[Bootstrap Blog]] - blog for the Bootstrap community - how members can contribute <br />
<br />
[[BootRap]] - the Bootstrap Network podcast, by [http://www.hearthis.com Hearthis] and [http://www.soundqualityinc.com Sound Quality]<br />
<br />
[[Bootstrap Bootcamp]] - videos explaining the stages, principles and actions of bootstrap entrepreneurship<br />
<br />
[http://wwww.twitter.com/bootstrapaustin Twitter]<br />
<br />
==SubGroups by Stage==<br />
You must be in a particular stage (or beyond) to join that subgroup<br />
<br />
[[Ideation Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
[[Valley of Death Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
[[Growth Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
==SubGroups by Industry==<br />
<br />
'''NOTE''': Industry subgroups are open to bootstrappers in all stages<br />
<br />
[[Art Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
[[Interactive Subgroup]]<br />
==SubGroups by Topic==<br />
'''NOTE''': Topic subgroups are open to bootstrappers in all stages<br />
<br />
[[B2B Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
[[Cause Subgroup]] <br />
<br />
[[Experience Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
[[Inner Journey Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
==SWAG==<br />
<br />
[[Bootstrap Bumper Stickers]] - track the progress of your journey with a bumper sticker! <br />
<br />
[[Bootstrap Seal]] - add the bootstrap seal/logo to your website<br />
<br />
____________________________________<br />
<br />
Bootstrap Sites are hosted by [[Primus Networks]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.google.com/trends?q=bootstrap&ctab=0&date=all&geo=all Are We having an Impact Yet?]<br />
----<br />
Please see [http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_i18n documentation on customizing the interface]<br />
and the [http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_User%27s_Guide User's Guide] for usage and configuration help.</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=8030Main Page2012-02-25T21:36:25Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
<hr />
<div>Bootstrap Austin is a community in the [[Austin Entrepreneur Scene]].<br />
<br />
Everyone is welcome to [http://www.facebook.com/bootstrap friend Bootstrap Austin on facebook] and follow us on [http://www.twitter.com/bootstrapaustin twitter] and [http://pinterest.com/bootstrapu Pinterest]. If you would like to join Bootstrap Austin, please click on [[How to Join Bootstrap Austin]] and send us your info. <br />
<br />
__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
==How Bootstrap Austin Works==<br />
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZqPumbDX_M What is Bootstrapping?] - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com Bijoy], Bootstrap Founder describes bootstrap, the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Welcome_to_Bootstrap#Bootstrapping.2C_the_Third_Way third way] of entrepreneurship. <br />
<br />
#[[Welcome to Bootstrap]] - history and why we exist<br />
#[[Bootstrap Map]] and [[Bootstrap Terms]] - learn about the stages, actions and principles of the bootstrap journey. <br />
#[[Monthly Meeting]] - the community gathers on the 2nd Monday of ever month.<br />
#[[Subgroups]] - where bootstrap members meet and discuss particular topics<br />
#[[Boot Board]] - 6 to 8 (of the same) bootstrappers who meet once a month for 4 hours to discuss their businesses.<br />
#[[Community Playbook]] - what the Bootstrap Community is all about and how you can engage with it. <br />
#[[Contributors]] - the bootstrap community is led by members who help lead subgroups and create new initiatives. <br />
#[[Labs]] - how bootstrap develops new initiatives for the community and beyond<br />
<br />
==Resources==<br />
<br />
[[Bootstrap Blog]] - blog for the Bootstrap community - how members can contribute <br />
<br />
[[BootRap]] - the Bootstrap Network podcast, by [http://www.hearthis.com Hearthis] and [http://www.soundqualityinc.com Sound Quality]<br />
<br />
[[Bootstrap Bootcamp]] - videos explaining the stages, principles and actions of bootstrap entrepreneurship<br />
<br />
[http://wwww.twitter.com/bootstrapaustin Twitter]<br />
<br />
==SubGroups by Stage==<br />
You must be in a particular stage (or beyond) to join that subgroup<br />
<br />
[[Ideation Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
[[Valley of Death Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
[[Growth Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
==SubGroups by Industry==<br />
<br />
'''NOTE''': Industry subgroups are open to bootstrappers in all stages<br />
<br />
[[Art Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
[[Interactive Subgroup]]<br />
==SubGroups by Topic==<br />
'''NOTE''': Topic subgroups are open to bootstrappers in all stages<br />
<br />
[[B2B Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
[[Cause Subgroup]] <br />
<br />
[[Experience Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
[[Inner Journey Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
==SWAG==<br />
<br />
[[Bootstrap Bumper Stickers]] - track the progress of your journey with a bumper sticker! <br />
<br />
[[Bootstrap Seal]] - add the bootstrap seal/logo to your website<br />
<br />
____________________________________<br />
<br />
Bootstrap Sites are hosted by [[Primus Networks]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.google.com/trends?q=bootstrap&ctab=0&date=all&geo=all Are We having an Impact Yet?]<br />
----<br />
Please see [http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_i18n documentation on customizing the interface]<br />
and the [http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_User%27s_Guide User's Guide] for usage and configuration help.</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Monthly_Meeting&diff=8029Monthly Meeting2012-02-25T21:35:19Z<p>Bijoy: /* 2012 */</p>
<hr />
<div>The Bootstrap Community Meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month. Invitations go out via [http://facebook.com/bootstrap Facebook]. Meetings start at 6:30, with a half hour of socializing, followed by an hour of content. The conversations (and beer drinking!) continue afterwards. The focus of the Bootstrap Main meeting has evolved over the years (see below), the purpose has always been to create community, share knowledge and help bootstrap entrepreneurs advance their ventures. <br />
<br />
==2012==<br />
<br />
We've stopped Monthly meetings and will be offering [http://facebook.com/bootstrap101 Bootstrap 101] in partnership with [http://simversity.com Simversity]. The course is 4 weeks with 4 in-person meetings on Monday evenings. The first Bootstrap 101 kicks off on April 9.<br />
<br />
==2011==<br />
<br />
Please note, all these dates are subject to change. You should friend [http://www.facebook.com/bootstrap Bootstrap Austin] on facebook to learn about the specifics of monthly meetings.<br />
<br />
*Jan 10: Bootstrap Austin, ATX Entrepreneur Scene (BootstrapU: Bootstrap 101)<br />
*Feb 21 (moved from Feb 14th for Valentines): Join a Boot Board. Hear from existing Boot Board members about their experiences. <br />
*Mar 14: NO MEETING. [http://www.riseaustin.org RISE Austin] is the week of March 7 -11 with [http://blog.bootstrapaustin.org/2011/03/rise-austin-learn-from-bootstrappers.html bootstrappers presenting] and SXSWi is March 11 - 15 with a [http://blog.bootstrapaustin.org/2011/03/rise-austin-learn-from-bootstrappers.html bootstrap meetup] on Mary 11 @ 5pm<br />
*Apr 11: #ATXentScene: Coworking, etc. <br />
*May 9: [http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=208492649175235 Demo Night!]<br />
*Jun 13: Awaken (BootstrapU: Inner Journey) <br />
*Jul 11: Founding Teams (BootstrapU: you/founding team) & Happy Birthday Bootstrap! (BootstrapU: Ideation)<br />
*Aug 8: No Mtg<br />
*Sep 12: No Mtg - [http://atxstartupweek.com ATX Startup Week]<br />
*Oct 10: TBD<br />
*Nov 14: (EAST) (BootstrapU: Growth)<br />
*Dec 12: Party @ Gingerman<br />
<br />
<br />
Candidate Mtg Topics:<br />
*VOD Boot Boards Presentation (BootstrapU: VoD)<br />
*Boot Board Progress Presentation<br />
<br />
==2010==<br />
<br />
In 2010 each meeting is produced by a particular Bootstrap Subgroup, usually with a related organization/community. Friend Bootstrap Austin on Facebook or follow @bootstrapaustin for meeting details. <br />
<br />
*Jan 12: no meeting<br />
*Feb 8: [http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=281393937366 ATX Equation & Entrepreneurship Scene] (Heather McKissick & Bijoy Goswami)<br />
*Mar 8: [http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=383742236144 Join a BootBoard!] (Vod & Ideation Subgroups)<br />
*Apr 12: [http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=111314458895713 Fusebox Festival's Ron Berry] (Experience Subgroup)<br />
*May 10: [http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=109415369099771 What's your QUEST(ion)?] (Inner Journey Subgroup)<br />
*Jun 14: Demo Night<br />
*Jul 12 VoD - SELL - Panel Discussion [http://www.royaltyzone.com Lou Ellman], [http://www.bazaarvoice.com/blog/about Brant Barton], and Happy 7th B-day Bootstrap!<br />
*Aug 9: Style Subgroup - [http://www.fashionweekaustin.com Austin Fashion Week] is Aug 14-21<br />
*Sep 13: Launch of BootstrapU Demo Course<br />
*Oct 11: GROWTH: Contemplating VC when you enter the Growth Stage<br />
*Nov 8: Feedback and Planning Session for 2011<br />
*Dec 13: Party @ Gingerman<br />
<br />
== 2009 ==<br />
<br />
*Jan 12: Kick-off! Bring your desires, feedback and input to help shape your Bootstrap Community in 2009. [[Roundtable]] at 5pm. <br />
*Feb 9: [[Boot Board]]s Kickoff. [http://www.seilevel.com Tony Chen]: Why Start or Join a Boot Board<br />
*Mar 9: No Bootstrap Meeting - check out RISE & SXSW<br />
*Apr 13: No meeting<br />
*May 11: What is Bootstrap?<br />
*Jun 8: No Meeting<br />
*Jul 13: No Meeting<br />
*Aug 10: Lou Ellman, founder [http://www.royaltyzone.com Royalty Zone]<br />
*Sep 14: Moneet Singh and Neeraj Bansal, cofounded of a mobile payments company in Pittsburgh and sold it to [http://www.mpowerlabs.com MPower Labs]. It's now part of their new Mango venture, which enables payments via cell phone text messaging. <br />
*Oct 12: Anurag Kumar<br />
*Nov 9: Clint Greenleaf, founder [http://www.greenleafbookgroup.com Greenleaf Publishing Group]<br />
*Dec 14:<br />
<br />
== 2008 ==<br />
*Jan 14: David Ansel, founder [http://www.souppeddler.com The Soup Peddler]<br />
*Feb 11: Paul Carrozza, founder [http://www.runtex.com RunTex]<br />
*Mar 10: SXSW special meeting downtown<br />
*Apr 14: Clayton Christopher, founder [http://www.sweetleaftea.com Sweet Leaf Tea]<br />
*May 12: Larry Warshaw, founder [http://www.constructiveventures.com Constructive Ventures]<br />
*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]<br />
*Jul 14: Bootstrap Austin 5yr Party! A pub crawl, starting at the Gingerman, where we had our first meeting. <br />
*Aug 11: Round table discussion<br />
*Sep 8: [http://www.kevinkoym.com Kevin Koym] How can a bootstrap entrepreneur use an Enterprise Tribe? <br />
*Oct 13: BootBoard Formation<br />
*Nov 10: Gary Hoover, Club E Launch, Long Center<br />
*Dec 8: Heather McKissick, Bootstrap Experience Launch<br />
<br />
TinyURL for this section: http://tinyurl.com/2tepn8<br />
<br />
== 2007 ==<br />
TinyURL for this section: http://tinyurl.com/2krang<br />
<br />
Add these dates to your calendar and use the Evite links to keep updated on Event details<br />
<br />
*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])<br />
*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])<br />
*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])<br />
*Apr 9: Launch of 2007 [[Boot Board]]s ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/apr07 Evite Link])<br />
*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])<br />
*June 11: Tim League, founder [http://drafthouse.com Alamo Drafthouse]([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/jun07 Evite Link])<br />
*July 9: Steve Bercu, Owner [http://wwww.bookpeople.com BookPeople] ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/july07 Evite Link])<br />
*Aug 13: David Smith ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/aug07 Evite Link])<br />
*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])<br />
*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])<br />
*Nov 12: Bootstrap Austin feedback meeting. ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/nov07 Evite Link])<br />
*Dec 10: Year-end celebration with bootstrappers, friends and supporters. ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/dec07 Evite Link])<br />
<br />
== 2006 ==<br />
*Feb 13, Craig Fryar, Serial Entrepreneur founder Seedstage. [http://www.hearthis.com/index.php/features/boot_rap_with_craig_fryar Boot Rap Podcast] <br />
*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] <br />
*April 10. Introduction to the [[Boot Board]] Initiative<br />
*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<br />
*June 12, Susan Strausberg, Cofounder of Edgar Online. [http://www.hearthis.com/index.php/features/susan_strausberg_of_edgar_online Boot Rap Podcast] <br />
*July 10, Panel, Selling your Company <br />
*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]])<br />
*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]<br />
*Oct 9: [http://www.ripplecentral.com 8 Minute Ripple] (by [[Bootstrap Connector]])<br />
*Nov 13: [http://www.roijames.com Roi James] (by [[Art Subgroup]]). [[Roi James Talk Description]]<br />
*Dec 11: [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/dec06 2006 Review, 2007 Plans and Technology Showcase]<br />
<br />
== 2005 ==<br />
*Jan 5, ROUNDTABLE <br />
*Feb 15, Eric Simone, cofounder, [http://www.perficient.com Perficient], owner [http://www.girlnd.com Girl Next Door]<br />
*March 14, Joe Liemandt [http://www.trilogy.com Trilogy] (postponed) <br />
*April 11, ROUNDTABLE <br />
*May 9, Amy Miller, [http://www.amysicecream.com Amy's Ice Cream] <br />
*June 13, Carl Paul [http://www.golfsmith.com Golfsmith]<br />
*July 11, ROUNDTABLE <br />
*August 8, Peter Huff, [http://www.bluesage.com Blue Sage Capital] <br />
*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] <br />
*October 10, Barry Thornton, Founder [http://www.clearcube.com Clearcube] <br />
*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.<br />
*December 12, Tito Beveridge, [http://www.titos-vodka.com Tito's Handmade Vodka]<br />
<br />
== 2004 ==<br />
*Jan 12, Ron Harris, founder [http://www.pervasive.com Pervasive]<br />
*Feb 9, Bryce Cogswell, founder [http://www.winternals.com Winternals] <br />
*March 8, [http://www.pstrategies.com/personprofile.php?eid=51 Peter Zandan], founder Intelliquest <br />
*April 12, Kelsey August, founder [http://www.lonestardirect.com Lone Star Direct]<br />
*May 10, Paul Carozza, founder [http://www.runtex.com Runtex]<br />
*June 14, Miller Hicks <br />
*July 12, Bootstrap Roundtable <br />
*August 9, Gita Lal, founder [http://www.damanconsulting.com Daman Consulting]<br />
*September 13, Tom Feo, founder [http://www.oax.com Optimization Alternatives]<br />
*October 11, Eric Shaffer, CEO Virtual Alert <br />
*November 8, [http://www.catapultsystems.com/company/leadership/sam_goodner.htm Sam Goodner], CEO [http://www.catapultsystems.com Catapult Systems] <br />
*December 13, [http://www.hooversvision.com Gary Hoover], Founder Bookstop and [http://www.hoovers.com Hoovers Online]<br />
<br />
== 2003 ==<br />
*Jul 14, First Meeting, [http://aus.gingermanpub.com Gingerman Pub], actually the OLD Gingerman, now called [http://theghostroom.com The Ghost Room]<br />
*Aug 11, Second Meeting @ Gingerman<br />
*Sep 8, Third Meeting @ Gingerman<br />
*October 13, [[Neal Kocurek]] - our first speaker! - founder Radian, CEO St. David's, Austin Legend.<br />
*Nov 10, Fifth Meeting @ Gingerman</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Monthly_Meeting&diff=8028Monthly Meeting2012-02-25T21:33:17Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
<hr />
<div>The Bootstrap Community Meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month. Invitations go out via [http://facebook.com/bootstrap Facebook]. Meetings start at 6:30, with a half hour of socializing, followed by an hour of content. The conversations (and beer drinking!) continue afterwards. The focus of the Bootstrap Main meeting has evolved over the years (see below), the purpose has always been to create community, share knowledge and help bootstrap entrepreneurs advance their ventures. <br />
<br />
==2012==<br />
<br />
We've stopped Monthly meetings and will be offering Bootstrap 101 - a 4 week course with 4 meetings starting on the 2nd Monday. The first [http://facebook.com/bootstrap101 Bootstrap 101] kicks off on April 9. <br />
<br />
==2011==<br />
<br />
Please note, all these dates are subject to change. You should friend [http://www.facebook.com/bootstrap Bootstrap Austin] on facebook to learn about the specifics of monthly meetings.<br />
<br />
*Jan 10: Bootstrap Austin, ATX Entrepreneur Scene (BootstrapU: Bootstrap 101)<br />
*Feb 21 (moved from Feb 14th for Valentines): Join a Boot Board. Hear from existing Boot Board members about their experiences. <br />
*Mar 14: NO MEETING. [http://www.riseaustin.org RISE Austin] is the week of March 7 -11 with [http://blog.bootstrapaustin.org/2011/03/rise-austin-learn-from-bootstrappers.html bootstrappers presenting] and SXSWi is March 11 - 15 with a [http://blog.bootstrapaustin.org/2011/03/rise-austin-learn-from-bootstrappers.html bootstrap meetup] on Mary 11 @ 5pm<br />
*Apr 11: #ATXentScene: Coworking, etc. <br />
*May 9: [http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=208492649175235 Demo Night!]<br />
*Jun 13: Awaken (BootstrapU: Inner Journey) <br />
*Jul 11: Founding Teams (BootstrapU: you/founding team) & Happy Birthday Bootstrap! (BootstrapU: Ideation)<br />
*Aug 8: No Mtg<br />
*Sep 12: No Mtg - [http://atxstartupweek.com ATX Startup Week]<br />
*Oct 10: TBD<br />
*Nov 14: (EAST) (BootstrapU: Growth)<br />
*Dec 12: Party @ Gingerman<br />
<br />
<br />
Candidate Mtg Topics:<br />
*VOD Boot Boards Presentation (BootstrapU: VoD)<br />
*Boot Board Progress Presentation<br />
<br />
==2010==<br />
<br />
In 2010 each meeting is produced by a particular Bootstrap Subgroup, usually with a related organization/community. Friend Bootstrap Austin on Facebook or follow @bootstrapaustin for meeting details. <br />
<br />
*Jan 12: no meeting<br />
*Feb 8: [http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=281393937366 ATX Equation & Entrepreneurship Scene] (Heather McKissick & Bijoy Goswami)<br />
*Mar 8: [http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=383742236144 Join a BootBoard!] (Vod & Ideation Subgroups)<br />
*Apr 12: [http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=111314458895713 Fusebox Festival's Ron Berry] (Experience Subgroup)<br />
*May 10: [http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=109415369099771 What's your QUEST(ion)?] (Inner Journey Subgroup)<br />
*Jun 14: Demo Night<br />
*Jul 12 VoD - SELL - Panel Discussion [http://www.royaltyzone.com Lou Ellman], [http://www.bazaarvoice.com/blog/about Brant Barton], and Happy 7th B-day Bootstrap!<br />
*Aug 9: Style Subgroup - [http://www.fashionweekaustin.com Austin Fashion Week] is Aug 14-21<br />
*Sep 13: Launch of BootstrapU Demo Course<br />
*Oct 11: GROWTH: Contemplating VC when you enter the Growth Stage<br />
*Nov 8: Feedback and Planning Session for 2011<br />
*Dec 13: Party @ Gingerman<br />
<br />
== 2009 ==<br />
<br />
*Jan 12: Kick-off! Bring your desires, feedback and input to help shape your Bootstrap Community in 2009. [[Roundtable]] at 5pm. <br />
*Feb 9: [[Boot Board]]s Kickoff. [http://www.seilevel.com Tony Chen]: Why Start or Join a Boot Board<br />
*Mar 9: No Bootstrap Meeting - check out RISE & SXSW<br />
*Apr 13: No meeting<br />
*May 11: What is Bootstrap?<br />
*Jun 8: No Meeting<br />
*Jul 13: No Meeting<br />
*Aug 10: Lou Ellman, founder [http://www.royaltyzone.com Royalty Zone]<br />
*Sep 14: Moneet Singh and Neeraj Bansal, cofounded of a mobile payments company in Pittsburgh and sold it to [http://www.mpowerlabs.com MPower Labs]. It's now part of their new Mango venture, which enables payments via cell phone text messaging. <br />
*Oct 12: Anurag Kumar<br />
*Nov 9: Clint Greenleaf, founder [http://www.greenleafbookgroup.com Greenleaf Publishing Group]<br />
*Dec 14:<br />
<br />
== 2008 ==<br />
*Jan 14: David Ansel, founder [http://www.souppeddler.com The Soup Peddler]<br />
*Feb 11: Paul Carrozza, founder [http://www.runtex.com RunTex]<br />
*Mar 10: SXSW special meeting downtown<br />
*Apr 14: Clayton Christopher, founder [http://www.sweetleaftea.com Sweet Leaf Tea]<br />
*May 12: Larry Warshaw, founder [http://www.constructiveventures.com Constructive Ventures]<br />
*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]<br />
*Jul 14: Bootstrap Austin 5yr Party! A pub crawl, starting at the Gingerman, where we had our first meeting. <br />
*Aug 11: Round table discussion<br />
*Sep 8: [http://www.kevinkoym.com Kevin Koym] How can a bootstrap entrepreneur use an Enterprise Tribe? <br />
*Oct 13: BootBoard Formation<br />
*Nov 10: Gary Hoover, Club E Launch, Long Center<br />
*Dec 8: Heather McKissick, Bootstrap Experience Launch<br />
<br />
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<br />
== 2007 ==<br />
TinyURL for this section: http://tinyurl.com/2krang<br />
<br />
Add these dates to your calendar and use the Evite links to keep updated on Event details<br />
<br />
*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])<br />
*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])<br />
*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])<br />
*Apr 9: Launch of 2007 [[Boot Board]]s ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/apr07 Evite Link])<br />
*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])<br />
*June 11: Tim League, founder [http://drafthouse.com Alamo Drafthouse]([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/jun07 Evite Link])<br />
*July 9: Steve Bercu, Owner [http://wwww.bookpeople.com BookPeople] ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/july07 Evite Link])<br />
*Aug 13: David Smith ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/aug07 Evite Link])<br />
*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])<br />
*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])<br />
*Nov 12: Bootstrap Austin feedback meeting. ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/nov07 Evite Link])<br />
*Dec 10: Year-end celebration with bootstrappers, friends and supporters. ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/dec07 Evite Link])<br />
<br />
== 2006 ==<br />
*Feb 13, Craig Fryar, Serial Entrepreneur founder Seedstage. [http://www.hearthis.com/index.php/features/boot_rap_with_craig_fryar Boot Rap Podcast] <br />
*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] <br />
*April 10. Introduction to the [[Boot Board]] Initiative<br />
*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<br />
*June 12, Susan Strausberg, Cofounder of Edgar Online. [http://www.hearthis.com/index.php/features/susan_strausberg_of_edgar_online Boot Rap Podcast] <br />
*July 10, Panel, Selling your Company <br />
*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]])<br />
*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]<br />
*Oct 9: [http://www.ripplecentral.com 8 Minute Ripple] (by [[Bootstrap Connector]])<br />
*Nov 13: [http://www.roijames.com Roi James] (by [[Art Subgroup]]). [[Roi James Talk Description]]<br />
*Dec 11: [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/dec06 2006 Review, 2007 Plans and Technology Showcase]<br />
<br />
== 2005 ==<br />
*Jan 5, ROUNDTABLE <br />
*Feb 15, Eric Simone, cofounder, [http://www.perficient.com Perficient], owner [http://www.girlnd.com Girl Next Door]<br />
*March 14, Joe Liemandt [http://www.trilogy.com Trilogy] (postponed) <br />
*April 11, ROUNDTABLE <br />
*May 9, Amy Miller, [http://www.amysicecream.com Amy's Ice Cream] <br />
*June 13, Carl Paul [http://www.golfsmith.com Golfsmith]<br />
*July 11, ROUNDTABLE <br />
*August 8, Peter Huff, [http://www.bluesage.com Blue Sage Capital] <br />
*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] <br />
*October 10, Barry Thornton, Founder [http://www.clearcube.com Clearcube] <br />
*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.<br />
*December 12, Tito Beveridge, [http://www.titos-vodka.com Tito's Handmade Vodka]<br />
<br />
== 2004 ==<br />
*Jan 12, Ron Harris, founder [http://www.pervasive.com Pervasive]<br />
*Feb 9, Bryce Cogswell, founder [http://www.winternals.com Winternals] <br />
*March 8, [http://www.pstrategies.com/personprofile.php?eid=51 Peter Zandan], founder Intelliquest <br />
*April 12, Kelsey August, founder [http://www.lonestardirect.com Lone Star Direct]<br />
*May 10, Paul Carozza, founder [http://www.runtex.com Runtex]<br />
*June 14, Miller Hicks <br />
*July 12, Bootstrap Roundtable <br />
*August 9, Gita Lal, founder [http://www.damanconsulting.com Daman Consulting]<br />
*September 13, Tom Feo, founder [http://www.oax.com Optimization Alternatives]<br />
*October 11, Eric Shaffer, CEO Virtual Alert <br />
*November 8, [http://www.catapultsystems.com/company/leadership/sam_goodner.htm Sam Goodner], CEO [http://www.catapultsystems.com Catapult Systems] <br />
*December 13, [http://www.hooversvision.com Gary Hoover], Founder Bookstop and [http://www.hoovers.com Hoovers Online]<br />
<br />
== 2003 ==<br />
*Jul 14, First Meeting, [http://aus.gingermanpub.com Gingerman Pub], actually the OLD Gingerman, now called [http://theghostroom.com The Ghost Room]<br />
*Aug 11, Second Meeting @ Gingerman<br />
*Sep 8, Third Meeting @ Gingerman<br />
*October 13, [[Neal Kocurek]] - our first speaker! - founder Radian, CEO St. David's, Austin Legend.<br />
*Nov 10, Fifth Meeting @ Gingerman</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Subgroups&diff=8027Subgroups2012-02-14T00:27:37Z<p>Bijoy: /* Online */</p>
<hr />
<div>Subgroups are ongoing conversations organized around bootstrap stages and other topics. <br />
<br />
==Meetings==<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Current subgroups that gather their members meet on the following schedule:<br />
<br />
*2nd Mon: Main Bootstrap Meeting<br />
*3rd Tue: [[Interactive Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
==Online==<br />
<br />
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. <br />
<br />
'''''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.''''' <br />
<br />
#No promoting your business unless in direct response to a question posed by another bootstrapper asking for help.<br />
#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]<br />
#No questions about non-venture-related issues. <br />
#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.<br />
#No political debates<br />
#No attacking any other member. When you disagree, do so respectfully.<br />
#Represent your needs only. A bootstrapper that needs help must be on the list. <br />
#DO ask any question that will help you move your venture forward<br />
#DO share resources, news, connections, information that you think will be relevant to your fellow-bootstrappers. <br />
#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.<br />
#DO post about discounts you would like to offer to bootstrappers.<br />
<br />
==Subgroup Leaders==<br />
<br />
*[[Social Media for Subgroups]]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Monthly_Meeting&diff=8010Monthly Meeting2011-09-12T19:30:42Z<p>Bijoy: /* 2011 */</p>
<hr />
<div>The Bootstrap Community Meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month. Invitations go out via [http://facebook.com/bootstrap Facebook]. Meetings start at 6:30, with a half hour of socializing, followed by an hour of content. The conversations (and beer drinking!) continue afterwards. The focus of the Bootstrap Main meeting has evolved over the years (see below), the purpose has always been to create community, share knowledge and help bootstrap entrepreneurs advance their ventures. <br />
<br />
==2011==<br />
<br />
Please note, all these dates are subject to change. You should friend [http://www.facebook.com/bootstrap Bootstrap Austin] on facebook to learn about the specifics of monthly meetings.<br />
<br />
*Jan 10: Bootstrap Austin, ATX Entrepreneur Scene (BootstrapU: Bootstrap 101)<br />
*Feb 21 (moved from Feb 14th for Valentines): Join a Boot Board. Hear from existing Boot Board members about their experiences. <br />
*Mar 14: NO MEETING. [http://www.riseaustin.org RISE Austin] is the week of March 7 -11 with [http://blog.bootstrapaustin.org/2011/03/rise-austin-learn-from-bootstrappers.html bootstrappers presenting] and SXSWi is March 11 - 15 with a [http://blog.bootstrapaustin.org/2011/03/rise-austin-learn-from-bootstrappers.html bootstrap meetup] on Mary 11 @ 5pm<br />
*Apr 11: #ATXentScene: Coworking, etc. <br />
*May 9: [http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=208492649175235 Demo Night!]<br />
*Jun 13: Awaken (BootstrapU: Inner Journey) <br />
*Jul 11: Founding Teams (BootstrapU: you/founding team) & Happy Birthday Bootstrap! (BootstrapU: Ideation)<br />
*Aug 8: No Mtg<br />
*Sep 12: No Mtg - [http://atxstartupweek.com ATX Startup Week]<br />
*Oct 10: TBD<br />
*Nov 14: (EAST) (BootstrapU: Growth)<br />
*Dec 12: Party @ Gingerman<br />
<br />
<br />
Candidate Mtg Topics:<br />
*VOD Boot Boards Presentation (BootstrapU: VoD)<br />
*Boot Board Progress Presentation<br />
<br />
==2010==<br />
<br />
In 2010 each meeting is produced by a particular Bootstrap Subgroup, usually with a related organization/community. Friend Bootstrap Austin on Facebook or follow @bootstrapaustin for meeting details. <br />
<br />
*Jan 12: no meeting<br />
*Feb 8: [http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=281393937366 ATX Equation & Entrepreneurship Scene] (Heather McKissick & Bijoy Goswami)<br />
*Mar 8: [http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=383742236144 Join a BootBoard!] (Vod & Ideation Subgroups)<br />
*Apr 12: [http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=111314458895713 Fusebox Festival's Ron Berry] (Experience Subgroup)<br />
*May 10: [http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=109415369099771 What's your QUEST(ion)?] (Inner Journey Subgroup)<br />
*Jun 14: Demo Night<br />
*Jul 12 VoD - SELL - Panel Discussion [http://www.royaltyzone.com Lou Ellman], [http://www.bazaarvoice.com/blog/about Brant Barton], and Happy 7th B-day Bootstrap!<br />
*Aug 9: Style Subgroup - [http://www.fashionweekaustin.com Austin Fashion Week] is Aug 14-21<br />
*Sep 13: Launch of BootstrapU Demo Course<br />
*Oct 11: GROWTH: Contemplating VC when you enter the Growth Stage<br />
*Nov 8: Feedback and Planning Session for 2011<br />
*Dec 13: Party @ Gingerman<br />
<br />
== 2009 ==<br />
<br />
*Jan 12: Kick-off! Bring your desires, feedback and input to help shape your Bootstrap Community in 2009. [[Roundtable]] at 5pm. <br />
*Feb 9: [[Boot Board]]s Kickoff. [http://www.seilevel.com Tony Chen]: Why Start or Join a Boot Board<br />
*Mar 9: No Bootstrap Meeting - check out RISE & SXSW<br />
*Apr 13: No meeting<br />
*May 11: What is Bootstrap?<br />
*Jun 8: No Meeting<br />
*Jul 13: No Meeting<br />
*Aug 10: Lou Ellman, founder [http://www.royaltyzone.com Royalty Zone]<br />
*Sep 14: Moneet Singh and Neeraj Bansal, cofounded of a mobile payments company in Pittsburgh and sold it to [http://www.mpowerlabs.com MPower Labs]. It's now part of their new Mango venture, which enables payments via cell phone text messaging. <br />
*Oct 12: Anurag Kumar<br />
*Nov 9: Clint Greenleaf, founder [http://www.greenleafbookgroup.com Greenleaf Publishing Group]<br />
*Dec 14:<br />
<br />
== 2008 ==<br />
*Jan 14: David Ansel, founder [http://www.souppeddler.com The Soup Peddler]<br />
*Feb 11: Paul Carrozza, founder [http://www.runtex.com RunTex]<br />
*Mar 10: SXSW special meeting downtown<br />
*Apr 14: Clayton Christopher, founder [http://www.sweetleaftea.com Sweet Leaf Tea]<br />
*May 12: Larry Warshaw, founder [http://www.constructiveventures.com Constructive Ventures]<br />
*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]<br />
*Jul 14: Bootstrap Austin 5yr Party! A pub crawl, starting at the Gingerman, where we had our first meeting. <br />
*Aug 11: Round table discussion<br />
*Sep 8: [http://www.kevinkoym.com Kevin Koym] How can a bootstrap entrepreneur use an Enterprise Tribe? <br />
*Oct 13: BootBoard Formation<br />
*Nov 10: Gary Hoover, Club E Launch, Long Center<br />
*Dec 8: Heather McKissick, Bootstrap Experience Launch<br />
<br />
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<br />
== 2007 ==<br />
TinyURL for this section: http://tinyurl.com/2krang<br />
<br />
Add these dates to your calendar and use the Evite links to keep updated on Event details<br />
<br />
*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])<br />
*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])<br />
*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])<br />
*Apr 9: Launch of 2007 [[Boot Board]]s ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/apr07 Evite Link])<br />
*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])<br />
*June 11: Tim League, founder [http://drafthouse.com Alamo Drafthouse]([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/jun07 Evite Link])<br />
*July 9: Steve Bercu, Owner [http://wwww.bookpeople.com BookPeople] ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/july07 Evite Link])<br />
*Aug 13: David Smith ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/aug07 Evite Link])<br />
*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])<br />
*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])<br />
*Nov 12: Bootstrap Austin feedback meeting. ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/nov07 Evite Link])<br />
*Dec 10: Year-end celebration with bootstrappers, friends and supporters. ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/dec07 Evite Link])<br />
<br />
== 2006 ==<br />
*Feb 13, Craig Fryar, Serial Entrepreneur founder Seedstage. [http://www.hearthis.com/index.php/features/boot_rap_with_craig_fryar Boot Rap Podcast] <br />
*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] <br />
*April 10. Introduction to the [[Boot Board]] Initiative<br />
*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<br />
*June 12, Susan Strausberg, Cofounder of Edgar Online. [http://www.hearthis.com/index.php/features/susan_strausberg_of_edgar_online Boot Rap Podcast] <br />
*July 10, Panel, Selling your Company <br />
*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]])<br />
*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]<br />
*Oct 9: [http://www.ripplecentral.com 8 Minute Ripple] (by [[Bootstrap Connector]])<br />
*Nov 13: [http://www.roijames.com Roi James] (by [[Art Subgroup]]). [[Roi James Talk Description]]<br />
*Dec 11: [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/dec06 2006 Review, 2007 Plans and Technology Showcase]<br />
<br />
== 2005 ==<br />
*Jan 5, ROUNDTABLE <br />
*Feb 15, Eric Simone, cofounder, [http://www.perficient.com Perficient], owner [http://www.girlnd.com Girl Next Door]<br />
*March 14, Joe Liemandt [http://www.trilogy.com Trilogy] (postponed) <br />
*April 11, ROUNDTABLE <br />
*May 9, Amy Miller, [http://www.amysicecream.com Amy's Ice Cream] <br />
*June 13, Carl Paul [http://www.golfsmith.com Golfsmith]<br />
*July 11, ROUNDTABLE <br />
*August 8, Peter Huff, [http://www.bluesage.com Blue Sage Capital] <br />
*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] <br />
*October 10, Barry Thornton, Founder [http://www.clearcube.com Clearcube] <br />
*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.<br />
*December 12, Tito Beveridge, [http://www.titos-vodka.com Tito's Handmade Vodka]<br />
<br />
== 2004 ==<br />
*Jan 12, Ron Harris, founder [http://www.pervasive.com Pervasive]<br />
*Feb 9, Bryce Cogswell, founder [http://www.winternals.com Winternals] <br />
*March 8, [http://www.pstrategies.com/personprofile.php?eid=51 Peter Zandan], founder Intelliquest <br />
*April 12, Kelsey August, founder [http://www.lonestardirect.com Lone Star Direct]<br />
*May 10, Paul Carozza, founder [http://www.runtex.com Runtex]<br />
*June 14, Miller Hicks <br />
*July 12, Bootstrap Roundtable <br />
*August 9, Gita Lal, founder [http://www.damanconsulting.com Daman Consulting]<br />
*September 13, Tom Feo, founder [http://www.oax.com Optimization Alternatives]<br />
*October 11, Eric Shaffer, CEO Virtual Alert <br />
*November 8, [http://www.catapultsystems.com/company/leadership/sam_goodner.htm Sam Goodner], CEO [http://www.catapultsystems.com Catapult Systems] <br />
*December 13, [http://www.hooversvision.com Gary Hoover], Founder Bookstop and [http://www.hoovers.com Hoovers Online]<br />
<br />
== 2003 ==<br />
*Jul 14, First Meeting, [http://aus.gingermanpub.com Gingerman Pub], actually the OLD Gingerman, now called [http://theghostroom.com The Ghost Room]<br />
*Aug 11, Second Meeting @ Gingerman<br />
*Sep 8, Third Meeting @ Gingerman<br />
*October 13, [[Neal Kocurek]] - our first speaker! - founder Radian, CEO St. David's, Austin Legend.<br />
*Nov 10, Fifth Meeting @ Gingerman</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Monthly_Meeting&diff=8009Monthly Meeting2011-09-12T19:30:24Z<p>Bijoy: /* 2011 */</p>
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<div>The Bootstrap Community Meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month. Invitations go out via [http://facebook.com/bootstrap Facebook]. Meetings start at 6:30, with a half hour of socializing, followed by an hour of content. The conversations (and beer drinking!) continue afterwards. The focus of the Bootstrap Main meeting has evolved over the years (see below), the purpose has always been to create community, share knowledge and help bootstrap entrepreneurs advance their ventures. <br />
<br />
==2011==<br />
<br />
Please note, all these dates are subject to change. You should friend [http://www.facebook.com/bootstrap Bootstrap Austin] on facebook to learn about the specifics of monthly meetings.<br />
<br />
*Jan 10: Bootstrap Austin, ATX Entrepreneur Scene (BootstrapU: Bootstrap 101)<br />
*Feb 21 (moved from Feb 14th for Valentines): Join a Boot Board. Hear from existing Boot Board members about their experiences. <br />
*Mar 14: NO MEETING. [http://www.riseaustin.org RISE Austin] is the week of March 7 -11 with [http://blog.bootstrapaustin.org/2011/03/rise-austin-learn-from-bootstrappers.html bootstrappers presenting] and SXSWi is March 11 - 15 with a [http://blog.bootstrapaustin.org/2011/03/rise-austin-learn-from-bootstrappers.html bootstrap meetup] on Mary 11 @ 5pm<br />
*Apr 11: #ATXentScene: Coworking, etc. <br />
*May 9: [http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=208492649175235 Demo Night!]<br />
*Jun 13: Awaken (BootstrapU: Inner Journey) <br />
*Jul 11: Founding Teams (BootstrapU: you/founding team) & Happy Birthday Bootstrap! (BootstrapU: Ideation)<br />
*Aug 8: No Mtg<br />
*Sep 12: No Mtg - [http://atxstartupweek.com Startup Week]<br />
*Oct 10: TBD<br />
*Nov 14: (EAST) (BootstrapU: Growth)<br />
*Dec 12: Party @ Gingerman<br />
<br />
<br />
Candidate Mtg Topics:<br />
*VOD Boot Boards Presentation (BootstrapU: VoD)<br />
*Boot Board Progress Presentation<br />
<br />
==2010==<br />
<br />
In 2010 each meeting is produced by a particular Bootstrap Subgroup, usually with a related organization/community. Friend Bootstrap Austin on Facebook or follow @bootstrapaustin for meeting details. <br />
<br />
*Jan 12: no meeting<br />
*Feb 8: [http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=281393937366 ATX Equation & Entrepreneurship Scene] (Heather McKissick & Bijoy Goswami)<br />
*Mar 8: [http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=383742236144 Join a BootBoard!] (Vod & Ideation Subgroups)<br />
*Apr 12: [http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=111314458895713 Fusebox Festival's Ron Berry] (Experience Subgroup)<br />
*May 10: [http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=109415369099771 What's your QUEST(ion)?] (Inner Journey Subgroup)<br />
*Jun 14: Demo Night<br />
*Jul 12 VoD - SELL - Panel Discussion [http://www.royaltyzone.com Lou Ellman], [http://www.bazaarvoice.com/blog/about Brant Barton], and Happy 7th B-day Bootstrap!<br />
*Aug 9: Style Subgroup - [http://www.fashionweekaustin.com Austin Fashion Week] is Aug 14-21<br />
*Sep 13: Launch of BootstrapU Demo Course<br />
*Oct 11: GROWTH: Contemplating VC when you enter the Growth Stage<br />
*Nov 8: Feedback and Planning Session for 2011<br />
*Dec 13: Party @ Gingerman<br />
<br />
== 2009 ==<br />
<br />
*Jan 12: Kick-off! Bring your desires, feedback and input to help shape your Bootstrap Community in 2009. [[Roundtable]] at 5pm. <br />
*Feb 9: [[Boot Board]]s Kickoff. [http://www.seilevel.com Tony Chen]: Why Start or Join a Boot Board<br />
*Mar 9: No Bootstrap Meeting - check out RISE & SXSW<br />
*Apr 13: No meeting<br />
*May 11: What is Bootstrap?<br />
*Jun 8: No Meeting<br />
*Jul 13: No Meeting<br />
*Aug 10: Lou Ellman, founder [http://www.royaltyzone.com Royalty Zone]<br />
*Sep 14: Moneet Singh and Neeraj Bansal, cofounded of a mobile payments company in Pittsburgh and sold it to [http://www.mpowerlabs.com MPower Labs]. It's now part of their new Mango venture, which enables payments via cell phone text messaging. <br />
*Oct 12: Anurag Kumar<br />
*Nov 9: Clint Greenleaf, founder [http://www.greenleafbookgroup.com Greenleaf Publishing Group]<br />
*Dec 14:<br />
<br />
== 2008 ==<br />
*Jan 14: David Ansel, founder [http://www.souppeddler.com The Soup Peddler]<br />
*Feb 11: Paul Carrozza, founder [http://www.runtex.com RunTex]<br />
*Mar 10: SXSW special meeting downtown<br />
*Apr 14: Clayton Christopher, founder [http://www.sweetleaftea.com Sweet Leaf Tea]<br />
*May 12: Larry Warshaw, founder [http://www.constructiveventures.com Constructive Ventures]<br />
*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]<br />
*Jul 14: Bootstrap Austin 5yr Party! A pub crawl, starting at the Gingerman, where we had our first meeting. <br />
*Aug 11: Round table discussion<br />
*Sep 8: [http://www.kevinkoym.com Kevin Koym] How can a bootstrap entrepreneur use an Enterprise Tribe? <br />
*Oct 13: BootBoard Formation<br />
*Nov 10: Gary Hoover, Club E Launch, Long Center<br />
*Dec 8: Heather McKissick, Bootstrap Experience Launch<br />
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TinyURL for this section: http://tinyurl.com/2tepn8<br />
<br />
== 2007 ==<br />
TinyURL for this section: http://tinyurl.com/2krang<br />
<br />
Add these dates to your calendar and use the Evite links to keep updated on Event details<br />
<br />
*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])<br />
*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])<br />
*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])<br />
*Apr 9: Launch of 2007 [[Boot Board]]s ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/apr07 Evite Link])<br />
*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])<br />
*June 11: Tim League, founder [http://drafthouse.com Alamo Drafthouse]([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/jun07 Evite Link])<br />
*July 9: Steve Bercu, Owner [http://wwww.bookpeople.com BookPeople] ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/july07 Evite Link])<br />
*Aug 13: David Smith ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/aug07 Evite Link])<br />
*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])<br />
*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])<br />
*Nov 12: Bootstrap Austin feedback meeting. ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/nov07 Evite Link])<br />
*Dec 10: Year-end celebration with bootstrappers, friends and supporters. ([http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/dec07 Evite Link])<br />
<br />
== 2006 ==<br />
*Feb 13, Craig Fryar, Serial Entrepreneur founder Seedstage. [http://www.hearthis.com/index.php/features/boot_rap_with_craig_fryar Boot Rap Podcast] <br />
*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] <br />
*April 10. Introduction to the [[Boot Board]] Initiative<br />
*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<br />
*June 12, Susan Strausberg, Cofounder of Edgar Online. [http://www.hearthis.com/index.php/features/susan_strausberg_of_edgar_online Boot Rap Podcast] <br />
*July 10, Panel, Selling your Company <br />
*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]])<br />
*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]<br />
*Oct 9: [http://www.ripplecentral.com 8 Minute Ripple] (by [[Bootstrap Connector]])<br />
*Nov 13: [http://www.roijames.com Roi James] (by [[Art Subgroup]]). [[Roi James Talk Description]]<br />
*Dec 11: [http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/bootstrap@aviri.com/dec06 2006 Review, 2007 Plans and Technology Showcase]<br />
<br />
== 2005 ==<br />
*Jan 5, ROUNDTABLE <br />
*Feb 15, Eric Simone, cofounder, [http://www.perficient.com Perficient], owner [http://www.girlnd.com Girl Next Door]<br />
*March 14, Joe Liemandt [http://www.trilogy.com Trilogy] (postponed) <br />
*April 11, ROUNDTABLE <br />
*May 9, Amy Miller, [http://www.amysicecream.com Amy's Ice Cream] <br />
*June 13, Carl Paul [http://www.golfsmith.com Golfsmith]<br />
*July 11, ROUNDTABLE <br />
*August 8, Peter Huff, [http://www.bluesage.com Blue Sage Capital] <br />
*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] <br />
*October 10, Barry Thornton, Founder [http://www.clearcube.com Clearcube] <br />
*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.<br />
*December 12, Tito Beveridge, [http://www.titos-vodka.com Tito's Handmade Vodka]<br />
<br />
== 2004 ==<br />
*Jan 12, Ron Harris, founder [http://www.pervasive.com Pervasive]<br />
*Feb 9, Bryce Cogswell, founder [http://www.winternals.com Winternals] <br />
*March 8, [http://www.pstrategies.com/personprofile.php?eid=51 Peter Zandan], founder Intelliquest <br />
*April 12, Kelsey August, founder [http://www.lonestardirect.com Lone Star Direct]<br />
*May 10, Paul Carozza, founder [http://www.runtex.com Runtex]<br />
*June 14, Miller Hicks <br />
*July 12, Bootstrap Roundtable <br />
*August 9, Gita Lal, founder [http://www.damanconsulting.com Daman Consulting]<br />
*September 13, Tom Feo, founder [http://www.oax.com Optimization Alternatives]<br />
*October 11, Eric Shaffer, CEO Virtual Alert <br />
*November 8, [http://www.catapultsystems.com/company/leadership/sam_goodner.htm Sam Goodner], CEO [http://www.catapultsystems.com Catapult Systems] <br />
*December 13, [http://www.hooversvision.com Gary Hoover], Founder Bookstop and [http://www.hoovers.com Hoovers Online]<br />
<br />
== 2003 ==<br />
*Jul 14, First Meeting, [http://aus.gingermanpub.com Gingerman Pub], actually the OLD Gingerman, now called [http://theghostroom.com The Ghost Room]<br />
*Aug 11, Second Meeting @ Gingerman<br />
*Sep 8, Third Meeting @ Gingerman<br />
*October 13, [[Neal Kocurek]] - our first speaker! - founder Radian, CEO St. David's, Austin Legend.<br />
*Nov 10, Fifth Meeting @ Gingerman</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=User:Bijoy&diff=8008User:Bijoy2011-08-15T19:52:49Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
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<div>[[Category:Bootstrappers]]<br />
== Founder/Evangelist Bootstrap Austin ==<br />
*[http://www.bijoygoswami.com BG Website]<br />
*[http://www.aviri.com Aviri] - my company<br />
*[http://www.thehumanfabric.com The Human Fabric] - my book on founding teams<br />
*[http://gurudisciple.com Guru or Disciple? YES!] - short film, a meditation on the Power of 2<br />
<br />
== Power of 2 - My Collaborators==<br />
I've had the honor and great fortune of working with incredible collaborators. One way or another, we find each other (I guess I'm always looking!) and create some incredible things together. <br />
<br />
*[http://www.brucekrysiak.com Bruce Krysiak] - CoFounder, [http://www.aviri.com Aviri]<br />
*[http://www.swordfishcommunications.com Dave Wolpert] - Coauthor, [http://www.thehumanfabric.com The Human Fabric]<br />
*[http://www.yellowfintina.com Tina Schweiger] - Cover Design, Icons, The Human Fabric<br />
*[http://www.kertpeterson.com Kert Peterson] - Guru or Disciple? YES</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Contributors&diff=8007Contributors2011-08-15T19:47:13Z<p>Bijoy: /* Past Contributors */</p>
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<div>These are the current Contributors at Bootstrap Austin. Past Contributors are viewable on wiki pages of those initiatives. The [[Contributor]] page explains how you can become a Contributor. <br />
<br />
===Founder/Evangelist/Model Builder===<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/bijoy Bijoy Goswami]<br />
<br />
===Architect/Firestarter===<br />
*[http://www.kevinkoym.com Kevin Koym]<br />
<br />
===Current Subgroup Leads===<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/subburama Subbu Rama], [[Ideation Subgroup]]<br />
*D Nelson, [[Ideation Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/msmateus Marcus Mateus], [[Interactive Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.leadershipaustin.org/about/staff Heather McKissick] - [[Experience Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
===Past Initiative Leads===<br />
*[http://www.austinofficespace.com Chad Jewell] - [[Negotiation]]<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/nancy1 Nancy Schill] - [[Connector]]<br />
*Phyllis Blees - [[Book Club]]<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/sarah Sarah Siddiqi] - [[Branding Initiative]]<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/nancy Nancy Schill], Anthony Chen, Jeff Hotz - [[Boot Board]]s<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/tonja Tonja O'Neill], [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/StevenList Steven List] - [[Bootstrap Speaking | Speaking]]<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/Dbjarrell Don Jarrell] [[Intellectual_Property]]<br />
<br />
===Web Services===<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/ashmaurya Ash Maurya] - [[Boot File Share]]<br />
*Dave Evans & [http://www.conversci.com Brian Massey], [http://www.soundqualityinc.com Jeffrey Blair] (sound editing) - [http://www.bootrap.com BootRap]<br />
*[http://www.interactin.net David Bluestein] - [http://www.bootprofile.com BootProfile], [http://karma.bootstrapaustin.org BootKarma]<br />
*[http://www.molecularthinking.com Edward Cruz] - [http://storms.bootsrapaustin.org BootStorms], [http://www.mremap.com MREmap]<br />
*[http://www.weblogskcy.com Jon Lebkowsky] - [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org Bootstrap Austin website]<br />
*Joshua Shipsey - [http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]<br />
*[http://www.kevinkoym.com Kevin Koym] - [http://www.enterpriseteaming.com Enterprise Teaming] - [[Contributor]] Management<br />
*[http://www.smallworldlabs.com Michael Wilson] - [http://www.bootstraponline.com Bootstrap Online]<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/StevenList Steven List] - [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki Wiki]<br />
<br />
===Bootstrap Council (2009)===<br />
*David Swedlow<br />
*Jon Lebkowsky<br />
*Jonathan McCoy<br />
*Kevin Koym<br />
*Rick Friedman<br />
<br />
===Past Contributors===<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/masonarnold Mason Arnold] - [[Food Subgroup]] (Jun 2006 - Feb 2007)<br />
*[http://wholekidsadventure.org/our-teamallen-beuershausen Allen Beuershausen] (Oct 2006) - [[Style Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.ecstaticcuisine.com Jesse Bloom] - [[Food Subgroup]] <br />
*Tom Brown - Book Club (May 2005 - May 2007), OpenID & BootKarma (Apr 2006 - Apr 2007)<br />
*Alex Cavalli, [[Inner Journey Subgroup]] 2008<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/geoff Geoff Chudleigh] (Jul 2007) - [[Health Subgroup]]<br />
*Edward Cruz, [[Ideation Subgroup]] (2008)<br />
*Jonathan Davis - [[Monthly Get-together | Speakers]] (2005 - Apr 2006)<br />
*Rick Davis, Tim Padden - [[International Subgroup]]<br />
*David Downing (Jul 2007) - [[Gaming Subgroup]] <br />
*[http://www.royaltyzone.com Lou Ellman] - [[Sales and BizDev Subgroup]] (2003)<br />
*Rachel Elsberry, [[Style Subgroup]] 2009<br />
*Michelle Ewalt - [[Boot Board]]s (Jan 2006 - Jul 2007)<br />
*Amanda Finch, [[Sales and BizDev Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/wdfloyd Dave Floyd], [[Valley of Death Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/ellencfriedman Ellen Friedman], [[Inner Journey Subgroup]] 2009-2010<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathangilliam Jonathan Gilliam], [[Sales and BizDev Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/migrant Michael Grant], [[B2B Subgroup]]<br />
*Steve Harper - Ambassador (Aug 2005 - Jul 2007)<br />
*[http://www.marcyhoen.com Marcy Hoen] - [[Ideation Subgroup]] (2007), [[Art Subgroup]] 2009, [[Style Subgroup]] 2009<br />
*Carey King - [[Sustainability Subgroup]] (Jan 2007)<br />
*[http://www.weblogsky.com Jon Lebkowsky] - [[Web Subgroup]], [[Community Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.giverealty.com Laurie Loew], [[Valley of Death Subgroup]] (2009,2010)<br />
*Steven List - Bootstrap Austin Website (Oct 2003 - Feb 2007)<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/brianmassey Brian Massey] - [[Marketing Subgroup]] <br />
*[http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~darius Darius Mahdjoubi], Godfather & Models<br />
*Jonathan McCoy - [[Community Playbook]] (Apr 2006 - Mar 2007)<br />
*Martin Montero - [[Cause Subgroup]] 2009<br />
*Maura Nevel - Treasurer ( - Apr 2007)<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/juancarlosotero JC Otero], [[Cause Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.brandyamstel.com Brandy Rainey] (Jun 2007) - [[Film Subgroup]], [[Inner Journey Subgroup]] (2010)<br />
*Olga Pechnenko-Koop - [[Cause Subgroup]] 2009<br />
*[http://www.thomsinger.com Thom Singer] (Jan 2007) - [[Publishing Subgroup]]<br />
*David Swedlow - [[Boot Board]]s (Jan 2006 - Jul 2007), [[Web Subgroup]] 2007<br />
*Stan Tyler - [[Boot Board]]s (Jan 2006 - Jul 2007)<br />
*Gavin Wilson, [[Food Subgroup]]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Contributors&diff=8006Contributors2011-08-15T19:46:44Z<p>Bijoy: /* Current Subgroup Leads */</p>
<hr />
<div>These are the current Contributors at Bootstrap Austin. Past Contributors are viewable on wiki pages of those initiatives. The [[Contributor]] page explains how you can become a Contributor. <br />
<br />
===Founder/Evangelist/Model Builder===<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/bijoy Bijoy Goswami]<br />
<br />
===Architect/Firestarter===<br />
*[http://www.kevinkoym.com Kevin Koym]<br />
<br />
===Current Subgroup Leads===<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/subburama Subbu Rama], [[Ideation Subgroup]]<br />
*D Nelson, [[Ideation Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/msmateus Marcus Mateus], [[Interactive Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.leadershipaustin.org/about/staff Heather McKissick] - [[Experience Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
===Past Initiative Leads===<br />
*[http://www.austinofficespace.com Chad Jewell] - [[Negotiation]]<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/nancy1 Nancy Schill] - [[Connector]]<br />
*Phyllis Blees - [[Book Club]]<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/sarah Sarah Siddiqi] - [[Branding Initiative]]<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/nancy Nancy Schill], Anthony Chen, Jeff Hotz - [[Boot Board]]s<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/tonja Tonja O'Neill], [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/StevenList Steven List] - [[Bootstrap Speaking | Speaking]]<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/Dbjarrell Don Jarrell] [[Intellectual_Property]]<br />
<br />
===Web Services===<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/ashmaurya Ash Maurya] - [[Boot File Share]]<br />
*Dave Evans & [http://www.conversci.com Brian Massey], [http://www.soundqualityinc.com Jeffrey Blair] (sound editing) - [http://www.bootrap.com BootRap]<br />
*[http://www.interactin.net David Bluestein] - [http://www.bootprofile.com BootProfile], [http://karma.bootstrapaustin.org BootKarma]<br />
*[http://www.molecularthinking.com Edward Cruz] - [http://storms.bootsrapaustin.org BootStorms], [http://www.mremap.com MREmap]<br />
*[http://www.weblogskcy.com Jon Lebkowsky] - [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org Bootstrap Austin website]<br />
*Joshua Shipsey - [http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]<br />
*[http://www.kevinkoym.com Kevin Koym] - [http://www.enterpriseteaming.com Enterprise Teaming] - [[Contributor]] Management<br />
*[http://www.smallworldlabs.com Michael Wilson] - [http://www.bootstraponline.com Bootstrap Online]<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/StevenList Steven List] - [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki Wiki]<br />
<br />
===Bootstrap Council (2009)===<br />
*David Swedlow<br />
*Jon Lebkowsky<br />
*Jonathan McCoy<br />
*Kevin Koym<br />
*Rick Friedman<br />
<br />
===Past Contributors===<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/masonarnold Mason Arnold] - [[Food Subgroup]] (Jun 2006 - Feb 2007)<br />
*[http://wholekidsadventure.org/our-teamallen-beuershausen Allen Beuershausen] (Oct 2006) - [[Style Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.ecstaticcuisine.com Jesse Bloom] - [[Food Subgroup]] <br />
*Tom Brown - Book Club (May 2005 - May 2007), OpenID & BootKarma (Apr 2006 - Apr 2007)<br />
*Alex Cavalli, [[Inner Journey Subgroup]] 2008<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/geoff Geoff Chudleigh] (Jul 2007) - [[Health Subgroup]]<br />
*Edward Cruz, [[Ideation Subgroup]] (2008)<br />
*Jonathan Davis - [[Monthly Get-together | Speakers]] (2005 - Apr 2006)<br />
*Rick Davis, Tim Padden - [[International Subgroup]]<br />
*David Downing (Jul 2007) - [[Gaming Subgroup]] <br />
*[http://www.royaltyzone.com Lou Ellman] - [[Sales and BizDev Subgroup]] (2003)<br />
*Rachel Elsberry, [[Style Subgroup]] 2009<br />
*Michelle Ewalt - [[Boot Board]]s (Jan 2006 - Jul 2007)<br />
*Amanda Finch, [[Sales and BizDev Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/wdfloyd Dave Floyd], [[Valley of Death Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/ellencfriedman Ellen Friedman], [[Inner Journey Subgroup]] 2009-2010<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathangilliam Jonathan Gilliam], [[Sales and BizDev Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/migrant Michael Grant], [[B2B Subgroup]]<br />
*Steve Harper - Ambassador (Aug 2005 - Jul 2007)<br />
*[http://www.marcyhoen.com Marcy Hoen] - [[Ideation Subgroup]] (2007), [[Art Subgroup]] 2009, [[Style Subgroup]] 2009<br />
*Carey King - [[Sustainability Subgroup]] (Jan 2007)<br />
*[http://www.weblogsky.com Jon Lebkowsky] - [[Web Subgroup]], [[Community Subgroup]]<br />
*Steven List - Bootstrap Austin Website (Oct 2003 - Feb 2007)<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/brianmassey Brian Massey] - [[Marketing Subgroup]] <br />
*[http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~darius Darius Mahdjoubi], Godfather & Models<br />
*Jonathan McCoy - [[Community Playbook]] (Apr 2006 - Mar 2007)<br />
*Martin Montero - [[Cause Subgroup]] 2009<br />
*Maura Nevel - Treasurer ( - Apr 2007)<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/juancarlosotero JC Otero], [[Cause Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.brandyamstel.com Brandy Rainey] (Jun 2007) - [[Film Subgroup]], [[Inner Journey Subgroup]] (2010)<br />
*Olga Pechnenko-Koop - [[Cause Subgroup]] 2009<br />
*[http://www.thomsinger.com Thom Singer] (Jan 2007) - [[Publishing Subgroup]]<br />
*David Swedlow - [[Boot Board]]s (Jan 2006 - Jul 2007), [[Web Subgroup]] 2007<br />
*Stan Tyler - [[Boot Board]]s (Jan 2006 - Jul 2007)<br />
*Gavin Wilson, [[Food Subgroup]]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Contributors&diff=8005Contributors2011-08-15T19:46:19Z<p>Bijoy: /* Past Contributors */</p>
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<div>These are the current Contributors at Bootstrap Austin. Past Contributors are viewable on wiki pages of those initiatives. The [[Contributor]] page explains how you can become a Contributor. <br />
<br />
===Founder/Evangelist/Model Builder===<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/bijoy Bijoy Goswami]<br />
<br />
===Architect/Firestarter===<br />
*[http://www.kevinkoym.com Kevin Koym]<br />
<br />
===Current Subgroup Leads===<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/subburama Subbu Rama], [[Ideation Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.giverealty.com Laurie Loew], [[Valley of Death Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/msmateus Marcus Mateus], [[Interactive Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.leadershipaustin.org/about/staff Heather McKissick] - [[Experience Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
===Past Initiative Leads===<br />
*[http://www.austinofficespace.com Chad Jewell] - [[Negotiation]]<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/nancy1 Nancy Schill] - [[Connector]]<br />
*Phyllis Blees - [[Book Club]]<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/sarah Sarah Siddiqi] - [[Branding Initiative]]<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/nancy Nancy Schill], Anthony Chen, Jeff Hotz - [[Boot Board]]s<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/tonja Tonja O'Neill], [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/StevenList Steven List] - [[Bootstrap Speaking | Speaking]]<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/Dbjarrell Don Jarrell] [[Intellectual_Property]]<br />
<br />
===Web Services===<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/ashmaurya Ash Maurya] - [[Boot File Share]]<br />
*Dave Evans & [http://www.conversci.com Brian Massey], [http://www.soundqualityinc.com Jeffrey Blair] (sound editing) - [http://www.bootrap.com BootRap]<br />
*[http://www.interactin.net David Bluestein] - [http://www.bootprofile.com BootProfile], [http://karma.bootstrapaustin.org BootKarma]<br />
*[http://www.molecularthinking.com Edward Cruz] - [http://storms.bootsrapaustin.org BootStorms], [http://www.mremap.com MREmap]<br />
*[http://www.weblogskcy.com Jon Lebkowsky] - [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org Bootstrap Austin website]<br />
*Joshua Shipsey - [http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]<br />
*[http://www.kevinkoym.com Kevin Koym] - [http://www.enterpriseteaming.com Enterprise Teaming] - [[Contributor]] Management<br />
*[http://www.smallworldlabs.com Michael Wilson] - [http://www.bootstraponline.com Bootstrap Online]<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/StevenList Steven List] - [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki Wiki]<br />
<br />
===Bootstrap Council (2009)===<br />
*David Swedlow<br />
*Jon Lebkowsky<br />
*Jonathan McCoy<br />
*Kevin Koym<br />
*Rick Friedman<br />
<br />
===Past Contributors===<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/masonarnold Mason Arnold] - [[Food Subgroup]] (Jun 2006 - Feb 2007)<br />
*[http://wholekidsadventure.org/our-teamallen-beuershausen Allen Beuershausen] (Oct 2006) - [[Style Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.ecstaticcuisine.com Jesse Bloom] - [[Food Subgroup]] <br />
*Tom Brown - Book Club (May 2005 - May 2007), OpenID & BootKarma (Apr 2006 - Apr 2007)<br />
*Alex Cavalli, [[Inner Journey Subgroup]] 2008<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/geoff Geoff Chudleigh] (Jul 2007) - [[Health Subgroup]]<br />
*Edward Cruz, [[Ideation Subgroup]] (2008)<br />
*Jonathan Davis - [[Monthly Get-together | Speakers]] (2005 - Apr 2006)<br />
*Rick Davis, Tim Padden - [[International Subgroup]]<br />
*David Downing (Jul 2007) - [[Gaming Subgroup]] <br />
*[http://www.royaltyzone.com Lou Ellman] - [[Sales and BizDev Subgroup]] (2003)<br />
*Rachel Elsberry, [[Style Subgroup]] 2009<br />
*Michelle Ewalt - [[Boot Board]]s (Jan 2006 - Jul 2007)<br />
*Amanda Finch, [[Sales and BizDev Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/wdfloyd Dave Floyd], [[Valley of Death Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/ellencfriedman Ellen Friedman], [[Inner Journey Subgroup]] 2009-2010<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathangilliam Jonathan Gilliam], [[Sales and BizDev Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/migrant Michael Grant], [[B2B Subgroup]]<br />
*Steve Harper - Ambassador (Aug 2005 - Jul 2007)<br />
*[http://www.marcyhoen.com Marcy Hoen] - [[Ideation Subgroup]] (2007), [[Art Subgroup]] 2009, [[Style Subgroup]] 2009<br />
*Carey King - [[Sustainability Subgroup]] (Jan 2007)<br />
*[http://www.weblogsky.com Jon Lebkowsky] - [[Web Subgroup]], [[Community Subgroup]]<br />
*Steven List - Bootstrap Austin Website (Oct 2003 - Feb 2007)<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/brianmassey Brian Massey] - [[Marketing Subgroup]] <br />
*[http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~darius Darius Mahdjoubi], Godfather & Models<br />
*Jonathan McCoy - [[Community Playbook]] (Apr 2006 - Mar 2007)<br />
*Martin Montero - [[Cause Subgroup]] 2009<br />
*Maura Nevel - Treasurer ( - Apr 2007)<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/juancarlosotero JC Otero], [[Cause Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.brandyamstel.com Brandy Rainey] (Jun 2007) - [[Film Subgroup]], [[Inner Journey Subgroup]] (2010)<br />
*Olga Pechnenko-Koop - [[Cause Subgroup]] 2009<br />
*[http://www.thomsinger.com Thom Singer] (Jan 2007) - [[Publishing Subgroup]]<br />
*David Swedlow - [[Boot Board]]s (Jan 2006 - Jul 2007), [[Web Subgroup]] 2007<br />
*Stan Tyler - [[Boot Board]]s (Jan 2006 - Jul 2007)<br />
*Gavin Wilson, [[Food Subgroup]]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=8004Main Page2011-08-15T19:04:57Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
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<div>Bootstrap Austin is a community in the [[Austin Entrepreneur Scene]].<br />
<br />
Everyone is welcome to [http://www.facebook.com/bootstrap friend Bootstrap Austin on facebook] and follow us on [http://www.twitter.com/bootstrapaustin twitter]. If you would like to join Bootstrap Austin, please click on [[How to Join Bootstrap Austin]] and send us your info. <br />
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__NOEDITSECTION__<br />
==How Bootstrap Austin Works==<br />
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZqPumbDX_M What is Bootstrapping?] - [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com Bijoy], Bootstrap Founder describes bootstrap, the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Welcome_to_Bootstrap#Bootstrapping.2C_the_Third_Way third way] of entrepreneurship. <br />
<br />
#[[Welcome to Bootstrap]] - history and why we exist<br />
#[[Bootstrap Map]] and [[Bootstrap Terms]] - learn about the stages, actions and principles of the bootstrap journey. <br />
#[[Monthly Meeting]] - the community gathers on the 2nd Monday of ever month.<br />
#[[Subgroups]] - where bootstrap members meet and discuss particular topics<br />
#[[Boot Board]] - 6 to 8 (of the same) bootstrappers who meet once a month for 4 hours to discuss their businesses.<br />
#[[Community Playbook]] - what the Bootstrap Community is all about and how you can engage with it. <br />
#[[Contributors]] - the bootstrap community is led by members who help lead subgroups and create new initiatives. <br />
#[[Labs]] - how bootstrap develops new initiatives for the community and beyond<br />
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==Resources==<br />
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[[Bootstrap Blog]] - blog for the Bootstrap community - how members can contribute <br />
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[[BootRap]] - the Bootstrap Network podcast, by [http://www.hearthis.com Hearthis] and [http://www.soundqualityinc.com Sound Quality]<br />
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[[Bootstrap Bootcamp]] - videos explaining the stages, principles and actions of bootstrap entrepreneurship<br />
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[http://wwww.twitter.com/bootstrapaustin Twitter]<br />
<br />
==SubGroups by Stage==<br />
You must be in a particular stage (or beyond) to join that subgroup<br />
<br />
[[Ideation Subgroup]]<br />
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[[Valley of Death Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
[[Growth Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
==SubGroups by Industry==<br />
<br />
'''NOTE''': Industry subgroups are open to bootstrappers in all stages<br />
<br />
[[Art Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
[[Interactive Subgroup]]<br />
==SubGroups by Topic==<br />
'''NOTE''': Topic subgroups are open to bootstrappers in all stages<br />
<br />
[[B2B Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
[[Cause Subgroup]] <br />
<br />
[[Experience Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
[[Inner Journey Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
==SWAG==<br />
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[[Bootstrap Bumper Stickers]] - track the progress of your journey with a bumper sticker! <br />
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[[Bootstrap Seal]] - add the bootstrap seal/logo to your website<br />
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<br />
Bootstrap Sites are hosted by [[Primus Networks]]<br />
<br />
[http://www.google.com/trends?q=bootstrap&ctab=0&date=all&geo=all Are We having an Impact Yet?]<br />
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Please see [http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_i18n documentation on customizing the interface]<br />
and the [http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_User%27s_Guide User's Guide] for usage and configuration help.</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Contributors&diff=8003Contributors2011-08-15T19:03:49Z<p>Bijoy: /* Past Contributors */</p>
<hr />
<div>These are the current Contributors at Bootstrap Austin. Past Contributors are viewable on wiki pages of those initiatives. The [[Contributor]] page explains how you can become a Contributor. <br />
<br />
===Founder/Evangelist/Model Builder===<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/bijoy Bijoy Goswami]<br />
<br />
===Architect/Firestarter===<br />
*[http://www.kevinkoym.com Kevin Koym]<br />
<br />
===Current Subgroup Leads===<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/subburama Subbu Rama], [[Ideation Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.giverealty.com Laurie Loew], [[Valley of Death Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/msmateus Marcus Mateus], [[Interactive Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.leadershipaustin.org/about/staff Heather McKissick] - [[Experience Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
===Past Initiative Leads===<br />
*[http://www.austinofficespace.com Chad Jewell] - [[Negotiation]]<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/nancy1 Nancy Schill] - [[Connector]]<br />
*Phyllis Blees - [[Book Club]]<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/sarah Sarah Siddiqi] - [[Branding Initiative]]<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/nancy Nancy Schill], Anthony Chen, Jeff Hotz - [[Boot Board]]s<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/tonja Tonja O'Neill], [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/StevenList Steven List] - [[Bootstrap Speaking | Speaking]]<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/Dbjarrell Don Jarrell] [[Intellectual_Property]]<br />
<br />
===Web Services===<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/ashmaurya Ash Maurya] - [[Boot File Share]]<br />
*Dave Evans & [http://www.conversci.com Brian Massey], [http://www.soundqualityinc.com Jeffrey Blair] (sound editing) - [http://www.bootrap.com BootRap]<br />
*[http://www.interactin.net David Bluestein] - [http://www.bootprofile.com BootProfile], [http://karma.bootstrapaustin.org BootKarma]<br />
*[http://www.molecularthinking.com Edward Cruz] - [http://storms.bootsrapaustin.org BootStorms], [http://www.mremap.com MREmap]<br />
*[http://www.weblogskcy.com Jon Lebkowsky] - [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org Bootstrap Austin website]<br />
*Joshua Shipsey - [http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]<br />
*[http://www.kevinkoym.com Kevin Koym] - [http://www.enterpriseteaming.com Enterprise Teaming] - [[Contributor]] Management<br />
*[http://www.smallworldlabs.com Michael Wilson] - [http://www.bootstraponline.com Bootstrap Online]<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/StevenList Steven List] - [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki Wiki]<br />
<br />
===Bootstrap Council (2009)===<br />
*David Swedlow<br />
*Jon Lebkowsky<br />
*Jonathan McCoy<br />
*Kevin Koym<br />
*Rick Friedman<br />
<br />
===Past Contributors===<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/migrant Michael Grant], [[B2B Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/juancarlosotero JC Otero], [[Cause Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.brandyamstel.com Brandy Amstel], [[Inner Journey Subgroup]] <br />
*D Nelson, [[Ideation Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/wdfloyd Dave Floyd], [[Valley of Death Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://wholekidsadventure.org/our-teamallen-beuershausen Allen Beuershausen] (Oct 2006) - [[Style Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/ellencfriedman Ellen Friedman], [[Inner Journey Subgroup]] 2009 - Present<br />
<br />
<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/masonarnold Mason Arnold] - [[Food Subgroup]] (Jun 2006 - Feb 2007)<br />
*[http://www.ecstaticcuisine.com Jesse Bloom] - [[Food Subgroup]] <br />
*Tom Brown - Book Club (May 2005 - May 2007), OpenID & BootKarma (Apr 2006 - Apr 2007)<br />
*Alex Cavalli, [[Inner Journey Subgroup]] 2008<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/geoff Geoff Chudleigh] (Jul 2007) - [[Health Subgroup]]<br />
*Edward Cruz, [[Ideation Subgroup]] (2008)<br />
*Jonathan Davis - [[Monthly Get-together | Speakers]] (2005 - Apr 2006)<br />
*Rick Davis, Tim Padden - [[International Subgroup]]<br />
*David Downing (Jul 2007) - [[Gaming Subgroup]] <br />
*[http://www.royaltyzone.com Lou Ellman] - [[Sales and BizDev Subgroup]] (2003)<br />
*Rachel Elsberry, [[Style Subgroup]] 2009<br />
*Michelle Ewalt - [[Boot Board]]s (Jan 2006 - Jul 2007)<br />
*Amanda Finch, [[Sales and BizDev Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathangilliam Jonathan Gilliam], [[Sales and BizDev Subgroup]]<br />
*Steve Harper - Ambassador (Aug 2005 - Jul 2007)<br />
*[http://www.marcyhoen.com Marcy Hoen] - [[Ideation Subgroup]] (2007), [[Art Subgroup]] 2009, [[Style Subgroup]] 2009<br />
*Carey King - [[Sustainability Subgroup]] (Jan 2007)<br />
*[http://www.weblogsky.com Jon Lebkowsky] - [[Web Subgroup]], [[Community Subgroup]]<br />
*Steven List - Bootstrap Austin Website (Oct 2003 - Feb 2007)<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/brianmassey Brian Massey] - [[Marketing Subgroup]] <br />
*[http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~darius Darius Mahdjoubi], Godfather & Models<br />
*Jonathan McCoy - [[Community Playbook]] (Apr 2006 - Mar 2007)<br />
*Martin Montero - [[Cause Subgroup]] 2009<br />
*Maura Nevel - Treasurer ( - Apr 2007)<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/brandyrainey Brandy Rainey] (Jun 2007) - [[Film Subgroup]]<br />
*Olga Pechnenko-Koop - [[Cause Subgroup]] 2009<br />
*[http://www.thomsinger.com Thom Singer] (Jan 2007) - [[Publishing Subgroup]]<br />
*David Swedlow - [[Boot Board]]s (Jan 2006 - Jul 2007), [[Web Subgroup]] 2007<br />
*Stan Tyler - [[Boot Board]]s (Jan 2006 - Jul 2007)<br />
*Gavin Wilson, [[Food Subgroup]]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Contributors&diff=8002Contributors2011-08-15T18:55:53Z<p>Bijoy: /* Current Subgroup Leads */</p>
<hr />
<div>These are the current Contributors at Bootstrap Austin. Past Contributors are viewable on wiki pages of those initiatives. The [[Contributor]] page explains how you can become a Contributor. <br />
<br />
===Founder/Evangelist/Model Builder===<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/bijoy Bijoy Goswami]<br />
<br />
===Architect/Firestarter===<br />
*[http://www.kevinkoym.com Kevin Koym]<br />
<br />
===Current Subgroup Leads===<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/subburama Subbu Rama], [[Ideation Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.giverealty.com Laurie Loew], [[Valley of Death Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/msmateus Marcus Mateus], [[Interactive Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.leadershipaustin.org/about/staff Heather McKissick] - [[Experience Subgroup]]<br />
<br />
===Past Initiative Leads===<br />
*[http://www.austinofficespace.com Chad Jewell] - [[Negotiation]]<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/nancy1 Nancy Schill] - [[Connector]]<br />
*Phyllis Blees - [[Book Club]]<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/sarah Sarah Siddiqi] - [[Branding Initiative]]<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/nancy Nancy Schill], Anthony Chen, Jeff Hotz - [[Boot Board]]s<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/tonja Tonja O'Neill], [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/StevenList Steven List] - [[Bootstrap Speaking | Speaking]]<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/Dbjarrell Don Jarrell] [[Intellectual_Property]]<br />
<br />
===Web Services===<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/ashmaurya Ash Maurya] - [[Boot File Share]]<br />
*Dave Evans & [http://www.conversci.com Brian Massey], [http://www.soundqualityinc.com Jeffrey Blair] (sound editing) - [http://www.bootrap.com BootRap]<br />
*[http://www.interactin.net David Bluestein] - [http://www.bootprofile.com BootProfile], [http://karma.bootstrapaustin.org BootKarma]<br />
*[http://www.molecularthinking.com Edward Cruz] - [http://storms.bootsrapaustin.org BootStorms], [http://www.mremap.com MREmap]<br />
*[http://www.weblogskcy.com Jon Lebkowsky] - [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org Bootstrap Austin website]<br />
*Joshua Shipsey - [http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]<br />
*[http://www.kevinkoym.com Kevin Koym] - [http://www.enterpriseteaming.com Enterprise Teaming] - [[Contributor]] Management<br />
*[http://www.smallworldlabs.com Michael Wilson] - [http://www.bootstraponline.com Bootstrap Online]<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/StevenList Steven List] - [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki Wiki]<br />
<br />
===Bootstrap Council (2009)===<br />
*David Swedlow<br />
*Jon Lebkowsky<br />
*Jonathan McCoy<br />
*Kevin Koym<br />
*Rick Friedman<br />
<br />
===Past Contributors===<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/masonarnold Mason Arnold] - [[Food Subgroup]] (Jun 2006 - Feb 2007)<br />
*[http://www.ecstaticcuisine.com Jesse Bloom] - [[Food Subgroup]] <br />
*Tom Brown - Book Club (May 2005 - May 2007), OpenID & BootKarma (Apr 2006 - Apr 2007)<br />
*Alex Cavalli, [[Inner Journey Subgroup]] 2008<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/geoff Geoff Chudleigh] (Jul 2007) - [[Health Subgroup]]<br />
*Edward Cruz, [[Ideation Subgroup]] (2008)<br />
*Jonathan Davis - [[Monthly Get-together | Speakers]] (2005 - Apr 2006)<br />
*Rick Davis, Tim Padden - [[International Subgroup]]<br />
*David Downing (Jul 2007) - [[Gaming Subgroup]] <br />
*[http://www.royaltyzone.com Lou Ellman] - [[Sales and BizDev Subgroup]] (2003)<br />
*Rachel Elsberry, [[Style Subgroup]] 2009<br />
*Michelle Ewalt - [[Boot Board]]s (Jan 2006 - Jul 2007)<br />
*Amanda Finch, [[Sales and BizDev Subgroup]]<br />
*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathangilliam Jonathan Gilliam], [[Sales and BizDev Subgroup]]<br />
*Steve Harper - Ambassador (Aug 2005 - Jul 2007)<br />
*[http://www.marcyhoen.com Marcy Hoen] - [[Ideation Subgroup]] (2007), [[Art Subgroup]] 2009, [[Style Subgroup]] 2009<br />
*Carey King - [[Sustainability Subgroup]] (Jan 2007)<br />
*[http://www.weblogsky.com Jon Lebkowsky] - [[Web Subgroup]], [[Community Subgroup]]<br />
*Steven List - Bootstrap Austin Website (Oct 2003 - Feb 2007)<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/brianmassey Brian Massey] - [[Marketing Subgroup]] <br />
*[http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~darius Darius Mahdjoubi], Godfather & Models<br />
*Jonathan McCoy - [[Community Playbook]] (Apr 2006 - Mar 2007)<br />
*Martin Montero - [[Cause Subgroup]] 2009<br />
*Maura Nevel - Treasurer ( - Apr 2007)<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/brandyrainey Brandy Rainey] (Jun 2007) - [[Film Subgroup]]<br />
*Olga Pechnenko-Koop - [[Cause Subgroup]] 2009<br />
*[http://www.thomsinger.com Thom Singer] (Jan 2007) - [[Publishing Subgroup]]<br />
*David Swedlow - [[Boot Board]]s (Jan 2006 - Jul 2007), [[Web Subgroup]] 2007<br />
*Stan Tyler - [[Boot Board]]s (Jan 2006 - Jul 2007)<br />
*Gavin Wilson, [[Food Subgroup]]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=B2B_Subgroup&diff=8001B2B Subgroup2011-08-15T18:51:18Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
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<div>This subgroup has spun out as the [http://www.meetup.com/BSCB2B/ Business Success Center B2B Group]<br />
<br />
{{TopicSubgroups}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Subgroups]]<br />
[[Category: Subgroups by Topic]]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=B2B_Subgroup&diff=8000B2B Subgroup2011-08-15T18:51:08Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
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<div>This subgroup has spun out as the [http://www.meetup.com/BSCB2B/ Business Success Center B2B Group]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
{{TopicSubgroups}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Subgroups]]<br />
[[Category: Subgroups by Topic]]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=B2B_Subgroup&diff=7999B2B Subgroup2011-08-15T18:51:01Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
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<div>this subgroup has spun out as the [http://www.meetup.com/BSCB2B/ Business Success Center B2B Group]<br />
<br />
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[[Category:Subgroups]]<br />
[[Category: Subgroups by Topic]]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Subgroups&diff=7998Subgroups2011-08-15T18:49:29Z<p>Bijoy: /* Meetings */</p>
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<div>Subgroups are ongoing conversations organized around bootstrap stages and other topics. <br />
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==Meetings==<br />
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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.<br />
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Current subgroups that gather their members meet on the following schedule:<br />
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*2nd Mon: Main Bootstrap Meeting<br />
*3rd Tue: [[Interactive Subgroup]]<br />
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==Online==<br />
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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. <br />
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'''''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.''''' <br />
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#No promoting your business unless in direct response to a question posed by another bootstrapper asking for help.<br />
#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]<br />
#No questions about non-venture-related issues. <br />
#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.<br />
#No political debates<br />
#No attacking any other member. When you disagree, do so respectfully.<br />
#Represent your needs only. A bootstrapper that needs help must be on the list. <br />
#DO ask any question that will help you move your venture forward<br />
#DO share resources, news, connections, information that you think will be relevant to your fellow-bootstrappers. <br />
#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.<br />
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==Subgroup Leaders==<br />
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*[[Social Media for Subgroups]]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Austin_Entrepreneur_Scene&diff=7975Austin Entrepreneur Scene2011-05-18T22:41:22Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
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<div>The [http://twitter.com/#search?q=%23ATXentscene #ATXentScene] comprises the communities, organizations and events that support entrepreneurship in Austin. Here's a [http://twitter.com/#/list/bootstrapaustin/atxentscene twitter list] and a [http://cot.ag/gDdPMe scene map]. <br />
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In addition to supporting bootstrap entrepreneurs, we are [http://tinyurl.com/y7bmpef committed to stewarding] this vibrant scene so entrepreneurs of [http://www.slideshare.net/bijoyg/bootstrap-third-way-aca-rise-austin-march-2009-1122516 all paths] can find the resources and support they need to progress through all stages of the journey. We are also discovering the [http://www.slideshare.net/bijoyg/austin-entrepreneur-scene Austin Style] of entrepreneurship, distinct from other cities. Articles by Bootstrap founder, [http://www.bijoygoswami.com Bijoy Goswami] on the scene are featured on [http://abjentrepreneur.com/columns/2011/02/entrepreneur-scene-set-to-play-on-all.html ABJentrepreneuer].<br />
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Bootstrap Austin and the ATX Entrepreneur Scene have been featured in [http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/06_12/b3976458.htm BusinessWeek], [http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2008/august/195718.html Entrepreneur Magazine] ([http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2009/August/202666-10.html twice], and a [http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2010/august/207496.html THIRD time]), [http://gigaom.com/2010/01/15/can-austin-ignite-the-fire-of-entrepreneurship GigaOm], [http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1973135,00.html Time], [http://ABJentrepreneur.com ABJ Entrepreneur], [http://kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/best-cities-2010-austin-texas.html Kiplinger], [http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/worklife/06/08/best.cities.job.decade/index.html?iref=allsearch CNN], [http://www.inc.com/magazine/20101001/7-easy-steps-to-bootstrapping-success.html Inc Magazine] and [http://blog.intuit.com/trends/why-austin-is-awesome-for-small-business Intuit Small Business]. You can also follow the [http://youtube.com/atxentscene ATXentScene Youtube Channel].<br />
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You can embed the Entrepreneur Scene Map in your blog/site. Copy the following code into an HTML box: <br />
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<iframe width="600" height="400" frameborder="0" src="http://www.mindmeister.com/maps/public_map_shell/24358308/austin-entrepreneurship-scene?width=600&height=400&zoom=0" scrolling="no" style="overflow:hidden"></iframe></div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Austin_Entrepreneur_Scene&diff=7974Austin Entrepreneur Scene2011-05-18T22:40:41Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
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<div>The [http://twitter.com/#search?q=%23ATXentscene #ATXentScene] comprises the communities, organizations and events that support entrepreneurship in Austin. Here's a [http://twitter.com/#/list/bootstrapaustin/atxentscene twitter list] and a [http://cot.ag/gDdPMe scene map]. You can embed the Entrepreneur Scene Map in your blog/site. Copy the following code into an HTML box: <br />
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<iframe width="600" height="400" frameborder="0" src="http://www.mindmeister.com/maps/public_map_shell/24358308/austin-entrepreneurship-scene?width=600&height=400&zoom=0" scrolling="no" style="overflow:hidden"></iframe><br />
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____________________________________<br />
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In addition to supporting bootstrap entrepreneurs, we are [http://tinyurl.com/y7bmpef committed to stewarding] this vibrant scene so entrepreneurs of [http://www.slideshare.net/bijoyg/bootstrap-third-way-aca-rise-austin-march-2009-1122516 all paths] can find the resources and support they need to progress through all stages of the journey. We are also discovering the [http://www.slideshare.net/bijoyg/austin-entrepreneur-scene Austin Style] of entrepreneurship, distinct from other cities. Articles by Bootstrap founder, [http://www.bijoygoswami.com Bijoy Goswami] on the scene are featured on [http://abjentrepreneur.com/columns/2011/02/entrepreneur-scene-set-to-play-on-all.html ABJentrepreneuer].<br />
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Bootstrap Austin and the ATX Entrepreneur Scene have been featured in [http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/06_12/b3976458.htm BusinessWeek], [http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2008/august/195718.html Entrepreneur Magazine] ([http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2009/August/202666-10.html twice], and a [http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2010/august/207496.html THIRD time]), [http://gigaom.com/2010/01/15/can-austin-ignite-the-fire-of-entrepreneurship GigaOm], [http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1973135,00.html Time], [http://ABJentrepreneur.com ABJ Entrepreneur], [http://kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/best-cities-2010-austin-texas.html Kiplinger], [http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/worklife/06/08/best.cities.job.decade/index.html?iref=allsearch CNN], [http://www.inc.com/magazine/20101001/7-easy-steps-to-bootstrapping-success.html Inc Magazine] and [http://blog.intuit.com/trends/why-austin-is-awesome-for-small-business Intuit Small Business]. You can also follow the [http://youtube.com/atxentscene ATXentScene Youtube Channel].</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Rebootstrap_Boot_Boards&diff=7968Rebootstrap Boot Boards2011-05-13T04:17:50Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
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<div>This is the first Rebootstrap Boot Board! Monthly meetings will be held at the [http://www.facebook.com/pages/GoLab-Austin/215200895157101 GoLab] on the first Monday of every month from 3-6pm. If you are a founder in the [[Rebootstrap]] Stage of your venture and would like to join this board, contact steve.golab - AT - fg2 - DOT - com <br />
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Members<br />
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*Steve Golab - [http://fgsquared.com FGSquared]<br />
*Dawn Green - [http://www.thundertix.com/ THUNDERtix]<br />
*Dave Floyd - [http://prismrm.wordpress.com Prism Risk Management]<br />
*Adam Butler - [http://www.thebutlerbros.com The Butler Bros]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Rebootstrap_Boot_Boards&diff=7967Rebootstrap Boot Boards2011-05-09T21:02:45Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
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<div>This is the first Rebootstrap Boot Board! Monthly meetings will be held at the [http://www.facebook.com/pages/GoLab-Austin/215200895157101 GoLab] on the first Monday of every month from 3-6pm. If you are a founder in the [[Rebootstrap]] Stage of your venture and would like to join this board, contact steve.golab - AT - fg2 - DOT - com <br />
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Members<br />
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*Steve Golab<br />
*Dawn Green<br />
*Dave Schorr<br />
*Adam Butler</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Rebootstrap_Boot_Boards&diff=7966Rebootstrap Boot Boards2011-05-09T21:02:28Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
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<div>This is the first Rebootstrap Boot Board! Monthly meetings will be held at the [http://www.facebook.com/pages/GoLab-Austin/215200895157101 GoLab] on the first Monday of every month from 3-6p.<br />
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If you are a founder in the [[Rebootstrap]] Stage of your venture and would like to join this board, contact steve.golab - AT - fg2 - DOT - com <br />
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Members<br />
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*Steve Golab<br />
*Dawn Green<br />
*Dave Schorr<br />
*Adam Butler</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=VOD6_Boot_Board&diff=7965VOD6 Boot Board2011-05-06T21:03:49Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
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<div>This board is looking for new members. Please contact:kyle.coffman AT treebikesusa DOT com<br />
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*Eric Katerman- [http://hurricaneparty.com Hurricane Party]<br />
*Dave Kuster- [http://Patronism.com Patronism]<br />
*Dominic Selvaraj, [http://firstviewconsultants.com First View Consultants]<br />
*Kyle Coffman- [http://treebikesusa.com Tree Bikes]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=VOD6_Boot_Board&diff=7964VOD6 Boot Board2011-05-06T21:00:27Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
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<div>This board is looking for new members. Please contact:kyle.coffman AT treebikesusa DOT com<br />
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*Eric Katerman- [http://hurricaneparty.com Hurricane Party]<br />
*Dave Kuster- [http://Patronism.com Patronism]<br />
*Dominic Selvaraj, First View<br />
*Kyle Coffman- [http://treebikesusa.com Tree Bikes]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=VOD6_Boot_Board&diff=7963VOD6 Boot Board2011-05-06T20:59:19Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
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<div>This board is looking for new members. Please contact:kyle.coffman AT treebikesusa DOT com<br />
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*Eric Katerman- [http://hurricanepartye.com Hurricane Party]<br />
*Dave Kuster- [http://Patronism.com Patronism]<br />
*Dominic Selvaraj, First View<br />
*Kyle Coffman- [http://treebikesusa.com Tree Bikes]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=VOD6_Boot_Board&diff=7962VOD6 Boot Board2011-05-06T20:59:05Z<p>Bijoy: Created page with 'This board is looking for new members. Please contact:kyle.coffman AT treebikesusa DOT com Eric Katerman- [http://hurricanepartye.com Hurricane Party] Dave Kuster- [http://Patro…'</p>
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<div>This board is looking for new members. Please contact:kyle.coffman AT treebikesusa DOT com<br />
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Eric Katerman- [http://hurricanepartye.com Hurricane Party]<br />
Dave Kuster- [http://Patronism.com Patronism]<br />
Dominic Selvaraj, First View<br />
Kyle Coffman- [http://treebikesusa.com Tree Bikes]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=VOD_Boot_Boards&diff=7961VOD Boot Boards2011-05-06T20:57:33Z<p>Bijoy: /* Boards */</p>
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<div>[[Category: Boot Boards]]<br />
===Boards===<br />
*[[VOD1 Boot Board]], Tonja O'Neil<br />
*[[VOD2 Boot Board]], Nancy Schill<br />
*[[VOD3 Boot Board]], Jon Lebkowsky<br />
*[[VOD4 Boot Board]], ?<br />
*[[VOD5 Boot Board]], Mark Smith<br />
*[[VOD6 Boot Board]], Kyle Coffman<br />
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===Join a VOD Board===<br />
*Add your name here<br />
*Add your name here<br />
*Add your name here<br />
*Add your name here</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=VOD_Boot_Boards&diff=7960VOD Boot Boards2011-05-06T20:57:25Z<p>Bijoy: /* Boards */</p>
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<div>[[Category: Boot Boards]]<br />
===Boards===<br />
*[[VOD1 Boot Board]], Tonja O'Neil<br />
*[[VOD2 Boot Board]], Nancy Schill<br />
*[[VOD3 Boot Board]], Jon Lebkowsky<br />
*[[VOD4 Boot Board]], ?<br />
*[[VOD5 Boot Board]], Mark Smith<br />
*[VOD6 Boot Board]], Kyle Coffman<br />
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===Join a VOD Board===<br />
*Add your name here<br />
*Add your name here<br />
*Add your name here<br />
*Add your name here</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Rebootstrap&diff=7959Rebootstrap2011-05-02T22:11:17Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
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<div>[[Category: Bootstrap Terms]]<br />
[[Category: Bootstrap Stages]]<br />
As companies evolve through the stages of [[Ideation]], [[Valley of Death]] and [[Growth]], they move into a sustained period where optimization and improvement of the discoveries from the first VoD occur. There comes a time, however, when large companies need to rebootstrap themselves, i.e. tap into bootstrapping as an innovation process to develop entirely new products and services. The Bootstrap Network helps large companies with internal rebootstrap efforts through its [[Rebootstrap Program]].<br />
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Follow [http://twitter.com/rebootstrap @rebootstrap] on twitter.<br />
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===Principle===<br />
Return to roots<br />
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===Birth===<br />
Systematic Bootstrapping<br />
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===Organization===<br />
Systems to support rebootstrap effort. Split into the core which feeds the main products/services and new bootstraps i.e. the [[Preideation]] stage<br />
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===Customer===<br />
Laggards and new innovators<br />
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===Product===<br />
version x... and [[DEMO]] version of new product(s)<br />
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===Inner===<br />
Empower and return to core passion<br />
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===Bootstrapper===<br />
founder(s) lead this effort. Systematically tap the latent innovative capacity of employees who are potential bootstrapperse to say [[YES!]] and create multiple new bootstrap teams in different stages<br />
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===Action=== <br />
All - [[DISCOVER]], [[AWAKEN]], [[DEMO]], [[SELL]], [[BUILD]]<br />
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===Resources===<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Dilemma-Revolutionary-Business-Essentials/dp/0060521996/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-9650784-6464605?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1189451455&sr=8-1 The Innovator's Dilemma] by Clayton Christenson<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/Living-Company-Arie-Geus/dp/1578518202/ref=cm_lmf_tit_19_rdi1i10/104-1653032-2156713 The Living Company] by Arie De Geus<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/Onward-Starbucks-Fought-without-Losing/dp/1605292885/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304374121&sr=8-1 Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul]<br />
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===Stages===<br />
*Previous: [[Growth]]<br />
*Next: [[Preideation]]<br />
*[http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/map Bootstrap Map]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Rebootstrap&diff=7958Rebootstrap2011-05-02T22:10:03Z<p>Bijoy: /* Resources */</p>
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<div>[[Category: Bootstrap Terms]]<br />
[[Category: Bootstrap Stages]]<br />
As companies evolve through the stages of [[Ideation]], [[Valley of Death]] and [[Growth]], they move into a sustained period where optimization and improvement of the discoveries from the first VoD occur. There comes a time, however, when large companies need to rebootstrap themselves, i.e. tap into bootstrapping as an innovation process to develop entirely new products and services. The Bootstrap Network helps large companies with internal rebootstrap efforts through its [[Rebootstrap Program]].<br />
<br />
===Principle===<br />
Return to roots<br />
<br />
===Birth===<br />
Systematic Bootstrapping<br />
<br />
===Organization===<br />
Systems to support rebootstrap effort. Split into the core which feeds the main products/services and new bootstraps i.e. the [[Preideation]] stage<br />
<br />
===Customer===<br />
Laggards and new innovators<br />
<br />
===Product===<br />
version x... and [[DEMO]] version of new product(s)<br />
<br />
===Inner===<br />
Empower and return to core passion<br />
<br />
===Bootstrapper===<br />
founder(s) lead this effort. Systematically tap the latent innovative capacity of employees who are potential bootstrapperse to say [[YES!]] and create multiple new bootstrap teams in different stages<br />
<br />
===Action=== <br />
All - [[DISCOVER]], [[AWAKEN]], [[DEMO]], [[SELL]], [[BUILD]]<br />
<br />
===Resources===<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Dilemma-Revolutionary-Business-Essentials/dp/0060521996/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-9650784-6464605?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1189451455&sr=8-1 The Innovator's Dilemma] by Clayton Christenson<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/Living-Company-Arie-Geus/dp/1578518202/ref=cm_lmf_tit_19_rdi1i10/104-1653032-2156713 The Living Company] by Arie De Geus<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/Onward-Starbucks-Fought-without-Losing/dp/1605292885/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304374121&sr=8-1 Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul]<br />
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===Stages===<br />
*Previous: [[Growth]]<br />
*Next: [[Preideation]]<br />
*[http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/map Bootstrap Map]</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Rebootstrap_Boot_Boards&diff=7957Rebootstrap Boot Boards2011-05-02T21:28:04Z<p>Bijoy: </p>
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<div>We've formed our first Rebootstrap Boot Board! If you are a founder in the [[Rebootstrap]] Stage of your venture and would like to join this board, contact steve.golab - AT - fg2 - DOT - com <br />
<br />
Members<br />
<br />
*Steve Golab<br />
*Dawn Green<br />
*Dave Schorr<br />
*Adam Butler</div>Bijoyhttp://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Rebootstrap_Boot_Boards&diff=7956Rebootstrap Boot Boards2011-05-02T21:27:40Z<p>Bijoy: Created page with 'We've formed our first Rebootstrap Boot Board! If you are a founder in the Rebootstrap Stage of your venture and would like to join this board, contact steve.golab - AT - fg2…'</p>
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<div>We've formed our first Rebootstrap Boot Board! If you are a founder in the [[Rebootstrap]] Stage of your venture and would like to join this board, contact steve.golab - AT - fg2 - DOT - com <br />
<br />
Members<br />
<br />
Steve Golab<br />
Dawn Green<br />
Dave Schorr<br />
Adam Butler</div>Bijoy