The International Bootstrapping Association
The IBA is an organization that was started here in Columbus, Ohio over the summer. It’s a group specifically for bootstrappers and folks like myself who are building a business out-of-pocket, whether it be part-time or full-time. It’s a nice mix of veterans and beginners with a pretty wide variety of experiences. They’ve already expanded to holding meetings at two locations in the city and I’d be surprised if Cleveland and Cincinnati don’t have their own chapters before long.
For more information, you can visit http://www.bootstrappingassociation.org. It’s not the most sophisticated website, but the magic happens in the meetings. So far most meetings have had between 10 and 20 people attending which is a nice comfortable number.
If you’re curious about the group, you can attend a meeting as a guest and see if it’s right for you.
