Bootstrapping Unfiltered with Ankit Nayal: What It Takes to Succeed
Venture funding might seem like the golden ticket, but the reality is most startups don’t raise money—they survive and thrive by bootstrapping. Ankit Nayal, a seasoned tech founder and mentor at Oneday, is here to strip away the myths and share what it really takes to succeed without external funding. From managing cash flow to scaling without burning out, this session is for founders who want to build profitable, sustainable businesses on their own terms. Expect real stories, actionable insights, and no sugarcoating.
Join us for an inspiring session with Ankit Nayal, Founder & CEO of Flamme – The Couples App, and a mentor for top accelerators like Techstars and India Accelerator. Ankit has built and scaled multiple ventures, including leading Flamme to achieve industry-leading retention rates and attracting global media coverage from TechCrunch, The Guardian, and NY Weekly.
Ankit has also played a pivotal role in scaling a European Hardware as a Service (HaaS) startup from a $40M Series B to a $200M Series C. With experience launching and exiting businesses in China and beyond, he brings invaluable insights into navigating complex markets, building lean and sustainable businesses, and driving growth without outside capital.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Mastering Cash Flow: How to sustain and scale a business without external funding.
✅ Growth Without Burnout: Practical strategies for scaling without sacrificing well-being.
✅ Building for Profitability: How to design a business that funds itself from day one.
✅ Lessons from the Trenches: Real-world bootstrapping success stories and pitfalls to avoid.
🚀 Join us and gain the inside track on how to attract and secure investors—even if you’re starting from scratch!