From bootstrapping a SaaS company to a successful exit, Jared Nygren's entrepreneurial journey is a blueprint for startup success. Now leading Apruv, a customer retention platform transforming the pest control industry, Jared shares his playbook for building and scaling tech companies without massive funding. Learn his innovative approach to building an overseas development team, navigating co-founder dynamics, and the strategic decision between bootstrapping versus raising capital. Whether you're debating taking investor money or splitting equity with a co-founder, this episode delivers battle-tested wisdom from founders who've been in the trenches. Plus, you won’t want to miss Stu's insights on networking and fundraising that every startup founder needs to hear.