Melissa Kwan: ‘your founder next door’
3x bootstrapper, 1 exit. I tell founders what it's like to build a company without an abundance of resources and friends in high places. Not 40 Under 40. Didn't go to Harvard. Just your founder next door on a human journey, bootstrapping eWebinar to $5m.
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“Melissa built a software company without an abundance of resources or friends in high places. Now she’s letting us in on exactly what did (and didn’t work) on the journey.”...”
Kyle Poyar, Kyle Poyar’s Growth Unhinged
“Most newsletters feel like a three-hour meeting with free donuts as the only upside. Melissa Kwan’s is like coffee with the friend who tells you the truth, no fluff, no spin. She writes about work, freedom, and building a life on your own terms. It’s sharp, personal, and shifts how you see the next decision. If you care about work that matters and a life that feels like yours, hit subscribe.”...”
Keith Robinson, Keith Robinson
“I read this religiously and find it packed with thoughtful wisdom and measured insight for founders, even a seasoned one like me. ”...”
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