David Heinemeier Hansson at Startup School 08
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Why leaders watch it
Argues for building a small profitable company without outside capital, giving founders a different frame for growth and independence.
David Heinemeier Hansson's talk at Startup School 2008 on building a profitable startup. He argues for bootstrapping and small, well-run companies instead of chasing investment and exits.
Takeaways
- Profit and independence can beat funding
- Start small and stay in control
- Pick sustainable growth over exits
Topics: Startups & entrepreneurship, Founder & CEO stories
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