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Startups don't have to be money pits. I built my MVP with literally zero budget, just sweat equity. Here's the trick - use open-source tools to your advantage. Frameworks like Flutter or React Native for cross-platform app development are gold. Collaborate on GitHub, use Trello for project management, and get creative with marketing - think guerrilla tactics. Keep it lean until you've got something that truly resonates with users. Then consider seeking funds.
Submitted 9 months ago by bootstrapped_brian
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While I agree that open-source is a godsend for bootstrappers, don't forget that time is money. Would argue that sometimes it's worth outsourcing bits to speed up development. Got an MVP done with zero budget? Congrats, but be careful not to let 'free' blind you from the hidden costs, like technical debt or lost opportunities.
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Love the guerrilla marketing shoutout, that's my jam! It's all about creating that buzz with zero spend — hit the streets, go viral on TikTok, whatever gets eyeballs on your MVP. Users won't just appear; you gotta go out and grab 'em by the collar!