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Startup Myth-Busting: “Myth: You need investors to start. Truth: Most billion-dollar companies began bootstrapped (Dell, Zoho, Spanx). Investors don’t give you success — they amplify what you’ve already proven.” “I didn’t wait for investors. I started with $5,000 and sold fax machines door to door.” — Sara Blakely

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