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Mohammad Asaad Sayed

My mind to me a king... • 1m

MailChimp’s Bootstrapping Journey: From Garage to $12B 🚀 The Problem:In 2001, Ben Chestnut and Dan Kurzius started MailChimp as a side project. No VC funding, just a small web design agency struggling to meet client demands for email newsletters. The Action: Bootstrapped Growth : Reinvested profits into product development. Focus on SMBs : Targeted small businesses ignored by enterprise-focused tools. Freemium Model : Launched free tier in 2009 → exploded user base from 85k to 450k in 2 years. Customer Obsession : Built features based on user feedback (e.g., drag-and-drop editor). The Results: -12M+ users globally by 2021. -$800M ARR with $1.3B EBITDA. -Acquired by Intuit for $12B—proof of bootstrapping success. Why It Worked: Lean Operations : No debt, no investors → full control. Scalable Pricing : Free → paid funnel worked wonders. Brand Loyalty : Playful tone + mascot (Freddie) = memorable. Key Takeaways: -Bootstrapping forces discipline but rewards patience. -Freemium can build trust and scale rapidly. -Solve real pain points, even if niche. Normie Error: Chasing VC money instead of proving the model first. Your Move: Audit your startup. Can you bootstrap smarter?

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Anonymous 1

Hey I am on Medial • 1m

Naah I dont think you could bootstrap smarter, better, or faster because it took them 21 years

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