<ul><li>1. Lessons from the 'Funding Winter': Indian startups are choosing profit over scale due to the global slowdown in VC funding and skepticism about the VC playbook.</li><li>2. The Rise of the Profitability Mindset: Bootstrapped companies like Zerodha and Zoho have shown that profitability is a strategy, focusing on unit economics and customer retention.</li><li>3. Customer-Centric Growth: Bootstrapped startups innovate closer to customer needs without VC pressure to 'scale or die'.</li><li>4. Founder Control and Culture: Bootstrapping allows founders to stay true to their vision, building a frugal and customer-first culture.</li></ul>

Bootstrapping vs. VC Funding: Why Indian Startups Are Choosing Profit Over Scale

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