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Funding: How can I obtain seed funding to build MVP and prove a concept?
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Andy Rosic, 3x Founder, 20x Returns, PM, Gamer, Musician, Food answered:

Ask your parents.

I know that sounds glib, but honestly in today's rich technology access landscape you should be able to build a prototype of anything for free or at least under $50. In many cases you don't even need to know how to code.

Here are some examples:
SiteGround - Wordpress hosting plan: $3.95/mo
Install Wordpress: Free
Web template: Free (or spend a few bucks at Elegant Themes - I love them)
Add WP tools: Free mostly, some cost a tiny bit
Need a DB for CRM, planning, scheduling, other? You don't even need to know how to create one or connect it. Airtable.

I could go on and on. Chatbots, marketing tools, selling/ecom, webinar tools, etc.

Nobody but your mother will pay you to do what anyone else with a spoonful of hustle will do on their own.

That said, once you do have a prototype THEN you have something that could be interesting to angel or seed level VC investors. And we can really get into how to succeed at that.

If you have more questions, let's setup a call. I've built a LOT of prototypes. I've built and run 3 startups. I mentor founders almost every day of the week. I can help.

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