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As I said I'm a huge fan of the Startup podcast (and actually all things Alex B). But if you're looking for new angles, why not find a bootstrapping startup. I
by rabidonrails 11y ago
As I said I'm a huge fan of the Startup podcast (and actually all things Alex B). But if you're looking for new angles, why not find a bootstrapping startup.
I bootstrapped a startup and it's a whole different experience that what we heard in season 1 or 2. In both of those seasons, by the time that we "met" the startup they already had crazy awesome connections. When Alex starts pitching Aurelio(!) he starts by pitching Chris Sacca! That's barely representative of any "normal" person who starts a company.
And, we're first introduced to Dating Ring once they've already gotten into YC. Most of the people on HN would kill just to have gotten to that level.
It's a little like having a show about trying to get a great job. But, the person you've decided to follow is currently in Harvard. I'm not saying YC is all fun and games, but it's hardly representative of the experience of most startups.