[tylertringas]

Bootstrap or just don't raise 'too much' capital and not from VCs. Lots of optionality still available for founders who raise eg less than $500k and don't give up control. (I'm not exactly neutral on this tho)

[brianwawok]

For sure! Friends and family can be a good source, but can imply different risks (i.e. awkward Thanksgivings).