What is Bootstrapping?

Bootstrapping is an American idiom. There is a handle on the back of the boots that makes it easy to put on the boot. Bootstrapping means that the person grabs the handle on the back of the boot and pulls himself up. Normally a fulcrum is required in leverage systems. But the handle on the back of these boots has no fulcrum. It is physically impossible. But despite that, you can wear your own boot, even if there is no handle. You do the impossible. This is the bootstrapping philosophy. Doing what seems impossible on your own.

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What is Micro SaaS?

Micro SaaS are subscription-model products that solve specific problems for a specific niche audience. Micro SaaSes are usually build by 1 founder. And bootstrapping is done. Although it can be done alone, it can also be done in small teams. Teams of 2 or 5 people. There is a 2 person Micro SaaS team that I know now. Husband and wife travel the world. 🙂

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