Bootstrap or VC funded??

Mayank Mishra
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If you had to start a startup in 2022, which way would you like to go ahead?

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Andrew Isherwood
Needless to say, there are pros and cons to each, but right now bootstrap. So long as you can get to a point where your living costs aren't a problem and you've there's so much less pressure. Going up against competitors with deep pockets without a VC is a real challenge.
Chen Friedman
There are things I would do differently if I start tomorrow, but bootstrapping is how I'm doing my current and biggest project. So probably I would choose that or a combination between couple of things - as someone below said, there are pros and cons to both of them and it's challenging either way.
Imtiyaz
Bootstrap. It gives you leverage, and I think leverage is the most essential to living your idea and product.