Up until now, it has operated as a bootstrap operation.

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These upstart, independent engine companies range from ventures backed by Silicon Valley venture-capital funds to a bootstrap shop run as a hobby by the owner of an aircraft-engine machining company.

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At a minimum bootstrap as long as you can before raising money from investors.

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If you can find a way to bootstrap the business to profitability, get creative and do it.

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Startups looking to bootstrap their way to a living need every last dime to pour back into the business.

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Chabot provided a few key nuggets of advice for entrepreneurs looking to bootstrap to success.

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