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Building a meaningful community is never easy, but doing so without a lot to spend on acquisition can be even more challenging. Here are four simple strategies that helped Allison Esposito Medina, founder, and CEO of Tech Ladies, grow her 200,000-member community on a budget.
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When starting in the tech industry, many companies raise venture capital. But Allison Esposito Medina, founder and CEO of Tech Ladies, decided to bootstrap and generate income from the start. She believes her business is better for it, and she encourages other founders to do the same.