Bootstrapping

Bootstrapping: the technique of starting with exisiting resources to create something more complex and effective

Here are some great articles/blogs on bootstrapping:
Bootstrapping Your Startup
No, you don't need investors to start your dream business. Here's how to make it happen with your own money.
Entrepreneur Magazine


How to Change the World: A Practical Blog for Impractical People by Guy Kawasaki
The Art of Bootstrapping

This one isn't specifically about Bootstrapping, but this blog by Seth Godin is worth your time to read.

Green Myths Debunked

A recent Fortune article addressed the trend towards going green, but also "debunked" 7 Green Myths. #4 is pretty interesting
Food: A stealthy greenhouse-gas culprit
Myth: Cars are one of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gas.
Reality: Yes, but those hamburgers you like to gobble down are actually much worse. 



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Competitions

Eco Scraps, and our management team at BYU, recently became a Sparkseed Venture and won the audience choice award and took 2nd place at the BYU Social Venture Competition.

If you want to learn more, or see the presentation we used, our prezi is available online.