Lessons in Bootstrapping to Profitability: How Plei grew 10X without a single VC check ft. Sebastian Duque, Founder & CEO of Plei.

🚀 Growing 10X without a single VC check starts with building the right business. Bootstrapping isn’t just about avoiding outside capital — it’s about learning how to grow sustainably, reach profitability, and build something that can scale on its own terms.​ Sebastian Duque is the Founder and CEO of Plei, the largest pickup soccer platform in North America. Built out of Miami, Plei now connects over 600,000 players across multiple cities, using technology and data to make playing soccer seamless and accessible. Under his leadership, the company has grown to millions in annual revenue and is expanding internationally, with a long-term vision of becoming the global ecosystem of soccer.

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Founder Tactics Podcast: Fireside Chat & Q&A
The Road to Angel Funding: Strategies from Active Investors on How Startups Get Funded

​This interview will explore the realities of early-stage fundraising, including how to build relationships with investors, craft a compelling pitch, understand investor decision-making, and create long-term partnerships beyond the check. Whether you’re preparing for your first raise or looking to improve your fundraising strategy, you’ll gain raw insights directly from investors actively backing startups.
Guest speakers:
Ron Tarro, President at New World Angels
Hilmon Sorey, Partner at Blue Moon VC
Fritz Spencer, Startup Services at EisnerAmper

Solon Angel is the founder of MindBridge AI and Co-Founder of Remitian. Solon is building one of the most innovative AI-first fintech startup, using agentic AI to transform tax payments across North America. A must-hear for anyone interested in AI, startups, and scaling high-growth.

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