Dan Housman and I kicked off Bootstrap Boston on Monday, July 25. We and 20+ bootstrappers meet at a local watering hole, Flat Top Johnny's. I spoke briefly about the principles of the Bootstrap Network: community, expertise and knowledge. We also discussed how things have progressed in Austin and the "Power of 2" in founding teams.

Most of the Boston Bootstrappers are in the Valley of Death (slide 10) stage, with a few in Ideation. I'm constantly amazed when I meet with other bootstrappers. Their incredible energy, grit and inventiveness are truly inspiring. And for most of us, it's the ability to continue the fight that extra day that makes all the difference. The comradery and mutual support was evident at the meeting. If the Bootstrap Network helps just one entrepreneur make it through the Valley of Death, we will have succeeded in our mission.

I'm excited to see this new chapter get started! We're now up to 7 active chapters around the world and it appears that Bootstrap LA is next!