How to Build an AI Startup with No Money or Technical Skills | Bootstrapped Founder Tips

👉Try BetterPic with our special offer*: https://bit.ly/4opuAlx Build your startup the lean way; no investors, no marketing budget, no technical expertise. | VentureTales Ep. 3 👉Subscribe for more European startup insights: https://www.youtube.com/@VentureTales_Podcast 👉Join our FREE newsletter to receive our 5-minute startup deep dives right in your inbox: https://www.venturetales.co/ Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNbXBe1JWtHPxltGpxSd1 Ricardo Ghekiere, co-founder of BetterPic and BetterStudio, joins Alex to discuss his companies’ growth, the role of affiliate marketing, and the challenges of bootstrapping. They explore the importance of human touch in AI-driven businesses, the impact of compliance on scaling, and the dynamics of the startup ecosystem in Belgium. Ricardo shares insights on building in public, the significance of design, the differences between Europe and USA startup environment and the future of deep tech investments. IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate marketing as a key growth driver.Bootstrapping creativity and strategic planning.Human interaction remains vital in AI-driven operations.Compliance is essential for scaling in enterprise markets.Building in public enhances transparency and internal growth.The importance of design.Belgium's startup ecosystem.European vs US fund raising.-------Connect with Ricardo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-ghekiere/ Learn more about BetterStudio: https://betterstudio.io/ -👉Start your podcast with Riverside*: http://bit.ly/4hhkT5U 👉Start your newsletter with Beehiiv*: https://bit.ly/49cxfdy 👉Find Your Next Startup Job with Jack&Jill*: https://bit.ly/4otVxUY 👉Work with Alex: https://bit.ly/venturetales *Affiliate links - using these supports the podcast at no cost to you.-------Follow Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexzafeiris/ -------VentureTales uncovers the untold stories of European startup founders, VCs, and operators building the next generation of innovation. Hosted by Alex Zafeiris, we go beyond the headlines to discuss real challenges, honest failures, and contrarian insights shaping European entrepreneurship.