> My most successful startup was the one I regret (first I ever did alone 100% on my own dime). I should have gone after money 9-12 months in once I had a stable (although needing lots of work) product and 13 clients.
Why do you regret not doing this? I'm currently funding 100% my idea which has a few customers and I'm wondering if it will be better to raise funding once I can get more customers or to just keep going as is.
Raise funds. I was just being a control freak. I also had another project going at the same time which made me significantly more money, so my time became more limited.
If you have a few customers, make them super happy. Let them know you're going to be looking for investors so using them to help sell your business would help both you and them.
I had the opportunity, I just let it go. Good luck!
Why do you regret not doing this? I'm currently funding 100% my idea which has a few customers and I'm wondering if it will be better to raise funding once I can get more customers or to just keep going as is.