Sergey Khusnetdinov, founder of Gain Ventures, shares his approach to funding bootstrapped startups with resources over equity. From pitch competitions designed to test founders under pressure to lessons from five ventures, Sergey explores why VC dependency can break teams, Gain’s “gain of function” philosophy, and Airbnb house bonding for portfolio companies. He discusses exiting a healthcare startup and spotting winners early.
Whether you’re a founder, investor, or bootstrap fan, this episode redefines startup success.

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