Bootstrapped to an 8 figure exit @ampush. Now building a $1B+ bootstrapped venture studio @GatewayX and sharing everything I learn along the way.
It’s your turn. Who are you?
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After I sold my first company, Ampush, I promised myself that whatever I did next would maximize my purpose vs maximize my bank account. After a year of working through this with my coach, my WHY became clear: To create space for others to learn/grow through the power of entrepreneurship. If you ask anyone who knows me well, or who has met me, they'll tell you I'm eager to help people learn and grow. My “dojo” of choice is the entrepreneurial journey. Because it's what I know and (like running a marathon), it's SUPER challenging. It stretches you. So If you want to know WHY I do anything (Gateway X, this newsletter, etc), that is what’s behind it. Of course, I want to make money, drive impact and have success. But I’ve found all of that fleeting and unsatisfying. Helping others sustains me. To that end - I want to HEAR from YOU. I want to understand your challenges, what would make this the best newsletter you read, and how I can help YOU learn/grow via entrepreneurship? Instead of spending the next 10 mins reading one of my emails, I want you to hit reply and share your struggles, what you’re working on, or burning questions. I’ll reply to every email and turn many of your questions into future editions. Thanks! jesse |
Bootstrapped Giants
Jesse Pujji
Bootstrapped to an 8 figure exit @ampush. Now building a $1B+ bootstrapped venture studio @GatewayX and sharing everything I learn along the way.
A Bootstrapped B2B business hasn't really started until it has its first customer. Until then, the business is just an idea or a product. That first paying customer is everything. A few weeks ago, I introduced you to MMM, Meetings are the only Metric that Matters. "Ok Jesse," I hear you thinking. "I am getting a few meetings. How do I RUN the perfect meeting, one that’s bound to lead to that special moment: my first paying customer."Here’s how I do it: How do my companies handle...
I'm disorganized. I run a mile a minute. I'm terrible at documentation. But I understand the importance of having an organized company. That's why I work closely with our COO, Shonak “Nak” Patel. I'm turning this email over to him so he can show you how our companies run on Notion (a Bootstrapped Giants partner). If you're not using Notion and want to follow along, you can get 6-months, plus unlimited AI for free. Apply here to get the free package ($6,000 in savings). When asked for a...
About 9 years ago, my wife scooped me up from the airport on a Friday night after a long week in NYC doing sales/client stuff. I said “Hi” and continued to text and email away. She asked about my trip and I gave her half answers. “It was good. Fun, learned a lot.” As we got home, I could feel her frustration growing. Finally, she exploded. I’ll spare you the details but the gist was: “I wish you would show more appreciation and gratitude! For example, say 'THANK YOU' when I pick you up from...