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Aug 2, 2026 9 min

How Bootstrapped Founders Use Debt

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In this episode of The Bootstrapped Tech Founder, Lucas and Luna explore how bootstrapped software companies can strategically use debt to accelerate growth without giving up equity. They dive into the case of a fictional but realistic founder who took on a $150,000 term loan to fund a marketing push and hire a developer, explaining the math behind the decision, the risks, and how to evaluate whether debt is the right move. They also discuss revenue-based financing and why it's become popular among bootstrapped founders, comparing it to traditional bank loans and venture capital. If you've ever wondered whether taking on debt could be smart for your bootstrapped business, this episode walks through the numbers and the mindset. #Debt #Bootstrapped #Founder #RevenueBasedFinancing #TermLoan #BusinessFinance #SmallBusiness #Startup #Equity #Control #Growth #FinancialModeling #CashFlow #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #TechFounders #SoftwareBusiness #Entrepreneurship Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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