Quitting a Corporate Job and Bootstrapping a Startup to Post Revenue

🔥 The Deep Dive: Quitting Corporate & Bootstrapping to Revenue

Subbu Somasundaram, Founder @ CStream.io & Gidy.ai
Leaving the security of a corporate job to build something from scratch isn’t for the faint of heart — but Subbu did just that. In this candid session, he shared his journey of bootstrapping two startups, navigating uncertainty, and building to post-revenue without outside capital. Full of practical insights and honest reflections, this talk was a blueprint for anyone considering the leap from employee to entrepreneur.

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👀 Showcase

Manoj Krishnamaraja, Co-Founder @ TaramManoj introduced Taram, a startup redefining trade finance through its PoQD blockchain protocol. From credit lines to logistics and quality assurance, Taram is bringing transparency and innovation to global trade — and unlocking access for underserved markets.

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