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Aanya Vashishtha

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How to Decide? Market & Business Goals – Need fast scaling? Funding may help. Prefer control? Bootstrapping works. Risk Tolerance – Can you handle financial risk, or do you prefer investor backing? Industry Dynamics – Some sectors (e.g., SaaS, AI) require upfront investment, while others can grow organically. Some founders bootstrap first to prove traction before raising funds. Others seek funding early to capture market share quickly. The key is knowing what aligns best with your startup’s vision. Which path are you taking? Drop your thoughts below!

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