Boot Rap: The voice of the Bootstrap Network
Audio programs designed for Bootstrap Entrepreneurs presented by the Bootstrap Network at www.bootstrapnetwork.com. The Bootrap is edited by Sound Quality at http://www.soundqualityinc.com
Art Critic Till Richter
On February 5, local art critic Till Richter joined the Bootstrap Art Subgroup to give his insights into how one might get the attention of art critics and publications, and what it takes to become a successful artist at the international level. One of the key points Till made is that regardless of what level of success you wish to achieve, you must decide what that is, and make a determined effort to reach that goal. Listen to our podcast to hear more of Till’s insights and suggestions.
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Bootstrap Austin Contributors Steve Harper, Kevin Koym and Bijoy Goswami speak to the Austin chapter of Wisdom at Work about the principles of bootstrapping a vibrant community. The slides are available here.
The Bootstrap Network offers a new service: Bootstrap Your Community to help volunteer and community organizations incorporate these principles into their communities.
Rosy Jalifi
Our February Bootstrap-Austin meeting featured Rosy Jalifi from the Smalll Business Development Program. Rosy, along with members of her team, gave our Bootstrappers a unique overview of the SBDP services offered, many of which are free or have very little cost. The SBDP is sponsored by the City of Austin and is specifically designed to empower small/medium sized businesses to be successful.
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The Hero’s Journey, Book Club Discussion with Elliott McGucken
Professor Elliott McGucken joined the Bootstrap Book Club to share his perspectives on the entrepreneur’s journey as a hero’s journey. A discussion of Joseph Campbell’s ”Hero with a Thousand Faces” followed.
Dr. E teaches Arts Entrepreneurship and is a bootstrapper on his entrepreneurial hero’s journey!
Bijoy Presents to ASTD on Bootstrapping
Bijoy spoke to the ASTD’s Austin chapter on bootstrapping and how it applies to small and large organizations.