Summary: Bootstrapped Web is no longer bootstrapped, on either side! Jordan starts off this episode with his “coming out” strategy, which all starts with his initial three-post series on Rally. He also dives into Rally updates, comparing your start-up businesses, and the importance of developing a unique view of the market. Brian takes funding from Calm Fund (formerly Earnest Capital), which has been a month in the making. He talks about the different decisions and considerations to be made when exiting Audience Ops and taking funding for ZipMessage. If you have any questions, comments, or topic ideas for Bootstrapped Web, leave us a message here. “I love this [angel funding] ecosystem and how it’s been evolving.” – Brian Powered By the Tweet This PluginTweet This Here are today’s conversation points: Jordan’s “coming out” strategy for RallyBrian takes funding from Calm Fund (formerly Earnest Capital) “I have been sitting on so many secrets, it’s not healthy. It’s not healthy to be quiet and fearful. It’s not my natural state.” – Jordan Powered By the Tweet This PluginTweet This Resources Rally Blog “Your Startup is a Movement” by David Sacks Calm Fund Brian on Twitter
