Million Dollar Mastermind with Larry Weidel
Part 2 - Why Millie Tadewaldt Chose Bootstrapping Over Venture Capital
May 29, 2024
In this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Millie Tadewaldt, Founder and CEO of Brilliant. Millie describes herself as a founder, entrepreneur, and dedicated team builder with management expertise, self-taught full-stack software engineering, design, product management, strategy, business development, and many more. Previously, she was part of AngelList, helping startups raise over $100M in their first year of launching syndicates.
In this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Millie Tadewaldt, Founder and CEO of Brilliant. Millie describes herself as a founder, entrepreneur, and dedicated team builder with management expertise, self-taught full-stack software engineering, design, product management, strategy, business development, and many more. Previously, she was part of AngelList, helping startups raise over $100M in their first year of launching syndicates.

In the second part of this episode, Millie shares how she used her garage and network to launch Brilliant, focusing on reducing decision fatigue for clients. By leveraging her skills, seeking advice, and embracing the hustle, she quickly turned a small idea into a thriving business, securing a $30,000 order in her first month. Additionally, Millie points out the benefits of bootstrapping a business over venture capital, offering more control and flexibility.

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