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How bootstrapping paved the way for a $125M growth investment in Slice

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Tune into this episode of Sit Down Startup and learn why Sela bootstrapped to $40M GMV instead of raising money sooner, what he looked for in a VC partner, and why he believes it’s critical to meet customers where they are. The benefits of bootstrapping The first incarnation of Slice was founded in 2010 and was called MyPizza.

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The Eight Types of Entrepreneurship (& Companies That Exemplify Them)

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The goal of entrepreneurial processes can be to make a profit, make a meaningful impact on society, contribute to social good, or combine the two. Small business entrepreneurs usually own their business, sometimes along with family members, and the initial intent usually isn’t to achieve extremely high profit margins.

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Top 7 Female Entrepreneurs to Inspire You

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Not only are female-led companies more profitable, they’re also focused on making a social impact. More than 70 investors turned her down. Bloch ended up meeting a key player from L’Oreal at that company’s event honoring women in the digital world. Female Entrepreneurs to Inspire You. "I Doreen Bloch. Leandra Medine.

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