A basketball team turned startup

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September 23, 2024

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Bootstrapped Tech for the week of September 16, 2024

Welcome to this issue of Bootstrapped Tech, a weekly newsletter focused on startups making things happen without funding, plus other news relevant to the startup world.

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Bootstrapped Tech Headlines

  • The Miami Heat basketball team has ventured into the tech world with its platform, '601 Analytics,' designed to optimize ticket sales and fill its stadium. This innovative technology is now being used across various industries, including concerts, nightclubs, and other sports teams. Watch the video…

  • Tech entrepreneurs, backed by Silicon Valley money, envision a future where citizenship is as flexible as a gym membership. Balaji Srinivasan, a former partner at Andreessen Horowitz, believes tech can replace traditional government roles and even start new digital nations. Read more…

  • Need new tools? Just Free is a curated database of free resources for founders and creators. It offers a comprehensive collection to help entrepreneurs build and grow their projects without upfront costs. Check it out…

  • Sentry, a developer software company, spearheads a new licensing model called "fair source" to bridge the gap between open and proprietary software. This model allows companies to share code with fewer restrictions while protecting their business interests, offering a middle ground between open-source and fully closed systems. Read more…

  • After 20 failed startups in 12 years, an entrepreneur found a playbook that finally led to success, even without a large audience. This strategy has worked for 3 of their projects. Read more…

  • Documenting everything at work can feel overwhelming, but new tools make the process much easier and more manageable. In the No Budget Marketing newsletter this week, learn how to create a playbook so others can jump in and start working for you, whether you’re in marketing or not. Read more…

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