> What's the difference [...]? The distinction is very clear: Bootstrapping a business means you can do it without funds, in a "poor" country, without inheriti

> What's the difference [...]? The distinction is very clear: Bootstrapping a business means you can do it without funds, in a "poor" country, without inheriting money or having savings. It's important because it shifts focus towards executing a business model that is likely to succeed without having to experiment and see "what sticks" first. Productizing a consulting business is one example. You repackage knowledge you gained while working for clients, into its own product. The only expense in that phase is your 4,99€/mo root server. The distinction is important because there are people who are interested in one, but not the other, or who can only do one, but not the other. When we talk about different things, we need different terms to make sure we know what it is that we are talking about.